Comparison

Kick Game 2 vs Mining Methods

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Kick Game 2

Features
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This is a basic well control simulator like a kick game with 4 levels and score calculations for training in practices of the Driller’s method and Wait and Weight Method. The game starts with a leak-off test (LOT), recording the parameters on the Slow Circulation Rate (SCR) and starting a kick to practice the control operations after the kick detection during the drilling operations in the oil well. The apps "Driller's Method Simulator" and "Wait and Weight Method Simulator" are compatible and are available in our portfolio. Features: 1. Interface based on Hydraulic Choke Panel. 2. Graph (with background color in black or white) for analysis. 3. Pre-recorded data sheet (iPad) and Strokes Calculations (iPhone) 4. Wells type: Surface and Subsea (EDITABLE). In this special version only: 1. Full features available. 2. The well parameters are editable. 3. No need coins to play. 4. No need internet connection to play. For a more realistic simulation: - Reading of the control parameters based on analog gauges (no digital display). - Continuous simulation without pause. The maximum score is calculated considering a safety margin according the game level in addition to the annular losses with original mud weight. DISCLAIMER: These tools & materials are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Please verify the tools provided by this application by yourself before you use them. Ensure you understand the impact of using these tools. Any use you choose to make of these tools & materials is undertaken by you entirely at you own risk. Thanks

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Mining Methods

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Mining Method Selector is an intuitive iPhone/iPad app designed to help mining engineers, students, and industry professionals identify the most suitable underground mining method for a given deposit. Using key deposit indicators (KDI) and key mining indicators (KMI) from A. Nieto (2010), the app guides users through a step-by-step input process, performs logical decision analysis, and displays the recommended mining method along with illustrative images. Its clean user interface includes a quick-access menu for related reference tables and a compact citation for academic reference.

Screenshots

Kick Game 24 screens
Mining Methods4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mining Methods at Free against Kick Game 2's $19.99. Mining Methods also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 20 months). Kick Game 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Mining Methods is free to download; Kick Game 2 costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kick Game 2 ships an update every 20 months, Mining Methods weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Kick Game 2 versus Mining Methods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKick Game 2Mining Methods
Price$19.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos MouraTony Nieto

In-app purchases

None

Kick Game 2

No in-app purchases

None

Mining Methods

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kick Game 2 free?
Kick Game 2 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mining Methods free?
Mining Methods is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kick Game 2 or Mining Methods have ads?
Neither Kick Game 2 nor Mining Methods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kick Game 2 or Mining Methods?
Kick Game 2 ships an update every 20 months, and Mining Methods weekly. Most recently, Kick Game 2 was updated on September 15, 2026 and Mining Methods on May 15, 2026.

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