# Mini Mining vs Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon at 4.6 against Mini Mining's 2.4. Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 9) and review sentiment (49% vs 33%). Mini Mining's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Mining sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon has 1.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Mini Mining's written reviews are positive against 49% of Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Mining | Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-mining/id1567828621/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-medieval-prison-tycoon/id6458690710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **49.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Leonard Pouliot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567828623) | [WAZZAPPS GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562813968) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Mining

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-mining/id1567828621)

Embark on an adventure of strategy and mining to uncover the secrets of a mysterious village. Upgrade your abilities, discover unique ores, and collect hidden treasures and dig skins. This pixelated game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic mining titles.

**Highlights:** Deep mining exploration, Stat upgrades, Sell unique ores, Discover hidden treasures, Collect Dig Skins, Nostalgic pixel art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 000 coins in Mini Mining | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini-Dig skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shadow-Dig skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 000 coins in Mini Mining | $1.99 | one-time |
| King-Dig skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 110 000 coins in Mini Mining | $3.99 | one-time |


### Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-medieval-prison-tycoon/id6458690710)

Build and manage a medieval prison empire. Hire guards, construct cells, and upgrade your facilities to earn gold. Keep prisoners content and defend against riots, escapes, and even dragon attacks.

**Highlights:** Build and expand prison empire, Hire and manage guards, Construct cells and facilities, Upgrade for increased earnings, Manage prisoner contentment, Defend against prison challenges

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 80 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Knight of sorts (+3h) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Castellan(+50% earnings) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer for beginners | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems 1200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scholarly (+100% earnings) | $10.99 | one-time |
| Offer for experts | $10.99 | one-time |
| Offer for pros | $21.99 | one-time |
| Gems 2500 | $22.99 | one-time |
| All under control | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Enjoyable progression
- 🔒 No intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with timers and ads
- 🔍 Lack of content and endgame
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Timers not working correctly
- In-app purchases not registering
- Prisoners not getting fed properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and prisons to explore
- Expanded gameplay and challenges
- Events and new content updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Mining free?

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

### Is Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon free?

Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Mining or Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon?

Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon is rated higher. Mini Mining averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Mini Mining or Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon have ads?

Idle Medieval Prison Tycoon shows ads; Mini Mining does not.

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