# Master Miner vs Rock Miner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rock Miner at 100% against Master Miner's 33%. Rock Miner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (111 vs 3). Master Miner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Master Miner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rock Miner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rock Miner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Miner has 111 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Master Miner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rock Miner's.

Master Miner ships an update every 5 days, Rock Miner every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Miner | Rock Miner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-miner/id1509480760/reviews) | **[4.8 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-miner-pro-stone-mining/id1618959187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [paragonGamez, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678198141) | [Dan Scalise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476435823) |

## What reviewers say

### Master Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-miner/id1509480760)

Mine for valuable resources by smashing rocks and discover different types of gems. Sell your collected materials to purchase upgrades and progress further in this satisfying simulation game.

**Highlights:** Smash rocks, Collect materials, Sell resources, Buy upgrades, Discover gems, Explore rock types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Rock Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-miner-pro-stone-mining/id1618959187)

Crush rocks and stones as a corgi in a truck to earn currency and build bridges. Upgrade your vehicle to mine more efficiently, discover hidden crystals, and rescue trapped dogs. Explore underground mines across different islands to become the ultimate mining king.

**Highlights:** Crush rocks and stones, Discover glittering crystals, Upgrade mining truck, Utilize minecarts for ore transport, Rescue trapped dogs, Explore underground mines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Mining Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Overload | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rescuer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Corgi Truck | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magnet Booster Ad Remover | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Capacity Ad Remover | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expand Grinder Ad Remover | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Miner free?

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

### Is Rock Miner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Master Miner or Rock Miner?

Rock Miner is rated higher. Master Miner averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Rock Miner averages 4.8 from 111 ratings.

### Do Master Miner or Rock Miner have ads?

Both Master Miner and Rock Miner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Master Miner or Rock Miner?

Master Miner ships an update every 5 days, and Rock Miner every 4 days. Most recently, Master Miner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rock Miner on November 3, 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.*