# Tiny Miner vs Idle Jungle

Tiny Miner and Idle Jungle both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Tiny Miner's written reviews are positive against 32% of Idle Jungle's. Tiny Miner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Idle Jungle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 390). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Miner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Jungle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Jungle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 390 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Tiny Miner's written reviews are positive against 32% of Idle Jungle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tiny Miner ships an update every 4 months, Idle Jungle every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Miner | Idle Jungle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-miner/id1145816633/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-jungle-survival-builder/id1572408410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 390 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 31.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qube doo](https://appshunter.io/developer/962722725) | [Hung Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477964687) |

## 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $30 000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| $200 000 | $9.99 | one-time |

**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


### Idle Jungle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-jungle-survival-builder/id1572408410)

Build a jungle paradise on a deserted island in this idle simulation game. Tap to earn resources, manage workers, and construct primitive bamboo houses to survive the heat and unlock new features. Become the ultimate island survivor by optimizing your building process.

**Highlights:** Idle simulation gameplay, Tap to earn coins and diamonds, Assign workers to tasks, Build primitive bamboo houses, Unlock new house features, Optimize workflow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🔊 Enjoyable audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🔍 Lack of new content/levels
- 🕹️ Slow progression
- 💳 Issues with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working as intended
- In-app purchases not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to rotate/view house from different angles
- Passive income generation from completed builds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Miner free?

Tiny Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Jungle free?

Idle Jungle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Miner or Idle Jungle?

Idle Jungle is rated higher. Tiny Miner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while Idle Jungle averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Tiny Miner or Idle Jungle have ads?

Idle Jungle shows ads; Tiny Miner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Miner or Idle Jungle?

Tiny Miner ships an update every 4 months, and Idle Jungle every 2 months. Most recently, Tiny Miner was updated on October 22, 2026 and Idle Jungle on October 22, 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.*