# Gold Rush vs Mining Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Mining Rush at 4.4 against Gold Rush's 3.9. Mining Rush also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Gold Rush's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gold Rush sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Mining Rush sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mining Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 293 and 784 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Gold Rush's written reviews are positive against 16% of Mining Rush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gold Rush ships an update every 9 days, Mining Rush every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Rush | Mining Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-expansion/id1484456804/reviews) | **[4.4 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-rush-quarry-simulator/id6479640619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 293 | **784** |
| Positive reviews | **23.1% of reviews** | 15.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROVAKHIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249275475) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-expansion/id1484456804)

Build and manage your own gold mine. Click to mine gold manually or upgrade equipment for automated extraction. Keep your machinery fueled to ensure continuous production and maximize your gold yield.

**Highlights:** Buy and own a gold mine, Manual gold mining, Upgrade mining equipment, Automated gold mining, Fuel management for equipment, Improve gold yield

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 140 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 320 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Refuelling | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2x Profits | $12.99 | one-time |
| Auto Clicker | $14.99 | one-time |
| 920 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2115 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 4850 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent time-waster game
- 🚀 Good for casual play
- 💡 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📚 Lack of tutorials and instructions
- 🕰️ Slow progression and gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Fuel system not working as intended
- Inconsistent equipment performance
- Inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Add more content and gameplay variety
- Improve tutorial and onboarding experience
- Optimize progression and reduce grind
- Reduce in-app purchase costs


### Mining Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-rush-quarry-simulator/id6479640619)

Operate a quarry, excavate resources, and earn money to upgrade your machinery. Aim to dig deeper and expand your mining operations.

**Highlights:** Operate a quarry, Earn money from excavation, Upgrade mining equipment, Dig as deep as possible, Expand quarry operations

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Railway Forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Drill | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash offer 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems offer 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its pack 3 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Upgrades available
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 🐛 Game not loading
- 🐛 Digger stops working after upgrades
- 🔒 Paid features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at certain levels
- Digger stops digging after upgrades
- Paid features not working as intended
- Game not loading past splash screen

**Requested features**

- More quarries/mining locations
- Increased level cap
- Improved stability and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Rush free?

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

### Is Mining Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gold Rush or Mining Rush?

Mining Rush is rated higher. Gold Rush averages 3.9 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Mining Rush averages 4.4 from 784 ratings.

### Do Gold Rush or Mining Rush have ads?

Mining Rush shows ads; Gold Rush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Rush or Mining Rush?

Gold Rush ships an update every 9 days, and Mining Rush every 4 days. Most recently, Gold Rush was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mining Rush on October 20, 2026.

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