# Explodey vs Pocket Mine 3

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Mine 3 at 4.8 against Explodey's 3.9. Pocket Mine 3 also leads on ratings volume (887 vs 9). Explodey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explodey sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Mine 3 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Mine 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Mine 3 has 887 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Explodey's written reviews are positive against 73% of Pocket Mine 3's.

Explodey ships an update every 3 days, Pocket Mine 3 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explodey | Pocket Mine 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183/reviews) | **[4.8 (887 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-mine-3-dig-and-collect/id1572666030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **887** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YitYat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/294709521) | [Roofdog Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/445060906) |

## What reviewers say

### Explodey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183)

Pilot a fighter through exotic planets, battling enemies and solving puzzles to save the galaxy. Customize your ship with a variety of weapons and face challenging bosses. Engage in multiplayer battles with friends and unlock cosmetic hats.

**Highlights:** AAA side-scroller gameplay, Battle across 5 exotic planets, Customize fighter with diverse weaponry, Conquer ground and air units, Solve challenging puzzles, LAN multiplayer battles, Unlock cosmetic hats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VR Goggles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mohawk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plain Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wizarding Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hair Bow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elf Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Viking Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Worlds | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pocket Mine 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-mine-3-dig-and-collect/id1572666030)

Embark on an action-packed mining adventure where tapping blocks triggers massive chain reactions. Dig deep, craft powerful gear, and build a strategic deck of cards to uncover hidden treasures and rare artifacts. Trade with friends to complete your collections in this addictive underground exploration game.

**Highlights:** Action RPG mining gameplay, Chain reaction block clearing, Deep crafting system, Card deck building, Artifact trading with friends, Regular events and seasonal content

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Upgrade + Starter Kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dirk Pack + Extras | $4.99 | one-time |
| Explosive Bank Pack + Extras | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reina Pack + Extra | $4.99 | one-time |
| Scaver Pack + Extras | $4.99 | one-time |
| Neldril Pack of 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yin and Yang Pack + Extras | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Card Recycler | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sassy Pack + Extra | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Rubies | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of Rubies | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💰 Fair monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Localization issues with Japanese translation
- 🤖 Frustrating monster mechanics
- 🗑️ Inability to remove unwanted characters
- 📺 Ads causing bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when mining ores
- Progress loss after reinstalling the app
- Ads getting stuck and requiring app restart

**Requested features**

- Endless mode with global leaderboards
- Ability to trade in excess artifacts
- Optimization for newer devices
- Classic mode for original gameplay experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explodey free?

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

### Is Pocket Mine 3 free?

Pocket Mine 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Explodey or Pocket Mine 3?

Pocket Mine 3 is rated higher. Explodey averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pocket Mine 3 averages 4.8 from 887 ratings.

### Do Explodey or Pocket Mine 3 have ads?

Pocket Mine 3 shows ads; Explodey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explodey or Pocket Mine 3?

Explodey ships an update every 3 days, and Pocket Mine 3 every 10 days. Most recently, Explodey was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pocket Mine 3 on October 30, 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.*