# Mining Tycoon 3D vs Survival Store Idle

The clearest difference is rating: Mining Tycoon 3D at 3.3 against Survival Store Idle's 1.0. Mining Tycoon 3D also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 1). Survival Store Idle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mining Tycoon 3D sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Survival Store Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mining Tycoon 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mining Tycoon 3D has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mining Tycoon 3D | Survival Store Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-tycoon-3d/id1556057188/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-store-idle/id6464371176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 199 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sablo Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434408975) | [诺 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706939276) |

## What reviewers say

### Mining Tycoon 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-tycoon-3d/id1556057188)

Dig deep into the earth to unearth precious gems, gold, and diamonds. Hire miners, upgrade their speed, and tap to accelerate your excavation. Become a wealthy mining tycoon by discovering hidden treasures and filling your carts.

**Highlights:** Mine and load carts, Discover various jewels, Dig and create paths, Explore a spiral world, Hire and upgrade workers, Tap to speed up mining

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Unwanted Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Wheel Barrow of Gems | $44.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Gems | $89.99 | one-time |


### Survival Store Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-store-idle/id6464371176)

Manage a post-apocalyptic trading post in a world overrun by zombies. Build your outpost, trade with survivors, and defend against the undead horde. Your management skills are key to survival and expansion.

**Highlights:** Post-apocalyptic trading post management, Zombie survival themes, Build and expand your outpost, Trade with survivors, Repel zombies at night

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mining Tycoon 3D free?

Mining Tycoon 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Survival Store Idle free?

Survival Store Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mining Tycoon 3D or Survival Store Idle?

Mining Tycoon 3D is rated higher. Mining Tycoon 3D averages 3.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Survival Store Idle averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mining Tycoon 3D or Survival Store Idle have ads?

Both Mining Tycoon 3D and Survival Store Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mining Tycoon 3D or Survival Store Idle?

Mining Tycoon 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Survival Store Idle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mining Tycoon 3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and Survival Store Idle on November 3, 2026.

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