# Tiny Miner vs Survival RPG 1

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny Miner at none against Survival RPG 1's 9. Tiny Miner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Survival RPG 1's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 78%). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Survival RPG 1 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Miner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Survival RPG 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Survival RPG 1 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 393, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Tiny Miner's written reviews are positive against 93% of Survival RPG 1's.

Tiny Miner ships an update every 4 months, Survival RPG 1 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Miner | Survival RPG 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-miner/id1145816633/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-rpg-1-lost-treasure/id1228652601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 393 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Qube doo](https://appshunter.io/developer/962722725) | [Bew Games inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228652600) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-miner/id1145816633)

Embark on an addictive mining adventure with HD graphics and an exciting theme. Explore a vast, randomly generated mine filled with ore and tools, utilizing a robot miner. Enjoy countless hours of gameplay offline.

**Highlights:** HD graphics, Exciting music theme, Robot miner, Wild west theme, Randomly generated mine, Countless hours of gameplay, No internet connection needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Relaxing experience
- 👍 Satisfying mining experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and progress loss
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛠️ Lack of features/upgrades
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics
- 🔍 Difficulty purchasing in-app items

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and progress loss
- Inability to purchase in-app items
- Disappearing ladders and supports
- Glitches with map and teleportation

**Requested features**

- Add elevators/teleportation
- Allow removal of placed ladders/supports
- Implement auto-save feature
- Add more ore types and mining depth
- Introduce difficulty levels


### Survival RPG 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-rpg-1-lost-treasure/id1228652601)

Embark on a retro 2D pixel art adventure where you're stranded on a deserted island. Survive by exploring, foraging, crafting items, and fighting monsters to find lost treasure and escape.

**Highlights:** Island exploration, Item crafting, Monster combat, Dungeon discovery, Puzzle solving, Retro pixel art style

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 75 full heal potions | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fishing fly | $3.99 | one-time |
| Armor/weapon enchant | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed boots | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic retro style
- 💡 Interesting survival/crafting elements
- 🕹 Simple and easy to play
- 🕰 Relaxing and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Unclear progression and objectives
- 🕹 Wonky or unresponsive controls
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy at times
- 💰 Intrusive ads or in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to craft crucial items due to resource limits
- Enemies or bosses not spawning as expected
- Progress-blocking bugs or glitches
- Saving/loading issues causing lost progress

**Requested features**

- More varied enemies and boss fights
- Expanded crafting and progression system
- Clearer tutorials and guidance for new players
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Ability to customize or upgrade the player character


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Miner free?

Tiny Miner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Survival RPG 1 free?

Survival RPG 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Miner or Survival RPG 1?

Survival RPG 1 is rated higher. Tiny Miner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 393 ratings, while Survival RPG 1 averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Tiny Miner or Survival RPG 1 have ads?

Survival RPG 1 shows ads; Tiny Miner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Miner or Survival RPG 1?

Tiny Miner ships an update every 4 months, and Survival RPG 1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Miner was updated on November 2, 2026 and Survival RPG 1 on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*