# Gold Rush! 2 vs A Simple Mistake

The clearest difference is update cadence: A Simple Mistake at monthly against Gold Rush! 2's every 54 months. A Simple Mistake also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Gold Rush! 2 costs $1.99 and A Simple Mistake $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Gold Rush! 2 against 3.2 for A Simple Mistake. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Gold Rush! 2's written reviews are positive against 26% of A Simple Mistake's.

Gold Rush! 2 ships an update every 54 months, A Simple Mistake monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Rush! 2 | A Simple Mistake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-2/id1237605907/reviews)** | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-simple-mistake/id1543920027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **26.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 784 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marco Sowa-Israel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794831962) | [M9 Creative LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/996982055) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Rush! 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-2/id1237605907)

Embark on an adventure set during the 1849 Gold Rush to find a lost brother and uncover a conspiracy. Travel by train and outwit a corrupt politician to return home safely.

**Highlights:** Full HD prerendered images and animated scenes, New story and quests from the 80s developer, High quality voices and new recorded music, Subtitles in English or German, Optimized Point&Click control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### A Simple Mistake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-simple-mistake/id1543920027)

Embark on a thrilling point-and-click adventure through a mysterious mansion filled with intricate puzzles and hidden secrets. Your goal is to make a crucial phone call and escape the enigmatic house.

**Highlights:** Point & Click Gameplay, Brain Teasing Puzzles, Hidden Pathways, Inventory Combinations, Captivating Soundscapes, Amazing Visuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Rush! 2 free?

Gold Rush! 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is A Simple Mistake free?

A Simple Mistake costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gold Rush! 2 or A Simple Mistake?

Gold Rush! 2 is rated higher. Gold Rush! 2 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while A Simple Mistake averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Gold Rush! 2 or A Simple Mistake have ads?

Neither Gold Rush! 2 nor A Simple Mistake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Rush! 2 or A Simple Mistake?

Gold Rush! 2 ships an update every 54 months, and A Simple Mistake monthly. Most recently, Gold Rush! 2 was updated on September 9, 2026 and A Simple Mistake on August 31, 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.*