Comparison

Stone Miner vs Army Commander

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stone Miner

Crush stones and mine valuable ores across diverse islands. Sell your findings at the base to earn money and upgrade your truck for enhanced mining capabilities. Explore further to discover rarer resources and become a more powerful miner.

Highlights
  • Crush and mine stones
  • Explore different islands
  • Sell mined resources
  • Upgrade your truck
  • Discover rare ores
Features
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Welcome to Stone Miner: Crush the stones with your truck, Mine the resources, Sell them on the base, and Upgrade your truck to get even more! There are different types of islands you can explore, the further you go the more rare ores you get. Try to upgrade your truck to be more powerful! Have fun :)!

About

Army Commander

Lead your forces to victory by building your army and strategic bases. Collect resources to upgrade your units and equipment, then launch attacks to capture the enemy's flag. Test your strategic skills in this addictive conquest game.

Highlights
  • Build army stations
  • Collect and sell tags for upgrades
  • Rally troops for defense and attack
  • Unlock special upgrades and equipment
  • Attack with tanks, bazookas, and planes
  • Capture the enemy's flag
  • Progress through military ranks
Features
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Battle ready your troops! It’s time to conquer the enemy’s land! Fight for your right to defend your nation as the commander in chief. Your only goal is to capture the enemy’s flag by building your soldiers and stations. Amass as many units of tags as you can. The more you collect, the more you can build and the stronger you become. Unlock special upgrades and equipment. Attack and defeat the enemies by using your tanks, bazookas or even fly your planes. Don’t forget to wait for the big drop! A small support from our allies can go a long way. Play this highly addicting game that will ultimately test your strategy skills. Are you ready? There can only be one victor! Game Features: Build your stations Collect as many tags as possible and sell them to unlock each battle station. Rally your troops More stations mean more troops. Gather them all as your first line of defense. Then, attack! Raise your ranks No good deed comes with no reward. As you progress, see yourself graduate to the top of the field: Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain? You name it! Capture the Enemy’s Flag End the day with victory in your hands! Visit https://lionstudios.cc/contact-us/ if have any feedback, need help on beating a level or have any awesome ideas you would like to see in the game! From the Studio that brought you Food Cutting, Pull Him Out, and I Peel Good! Follow us to get news and updates on our other Award Winning titles; https://lionstudios.cc/ Facebook.com/LionStudios.cc Instagram.com/LionStudioscc Twitter.com/LionStudiosCC Youtube.com/c/LionStudiosCC

Screenshots

Stone Miner4 screens
Army Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stone Miner at every 3 weeks against Army Commander's every 6 weeks. Stone Miner also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 22%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stone Miner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Army Commander sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stone Miner against 4.6 for Army Commander. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118K and 41K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Stone Miner's written reviews are positive against 22% of Army Commander's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stone Miner ships an update every 3 weeks, Army Commander every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stone Miner versus Army Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStone MinerArmy Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (118K ratings) — better4.6 (41K ratings)
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews — better21.8% of reviews
Number of ratings118K — better41K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size433 MB424 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITEDLion Studios

Customer experience

Stone Miner

All ratings117,989 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews791 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative56.0%

Army Commander

All ratings40,546 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews363 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral14.6%
Negative63.6%

User reviews

Stone Miner

From 118K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
  • 🕰️ Relaxing time-passer
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🎨 Visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Paid 'no ads' option doesn't fully remove ads

Army Commander

From 41K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • ⚔️ Enjoyable combat mechanics
  • 📈 Addictive progression system

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🔁 Repetitive and limited content
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting progress
  • 🔒 Paywall to remove ads

Bugs and requests

Stone Miner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game gets stuck on endless ocean journey
  • Upgrades and progress reset after updates
  • Levels/islands become unplayable after certain point

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to upgrade mining speed and capacity
  • Better save/progress system

Army Commander

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Troops getting stuck or unable to move
  • Game freezing or crashing during ads
  • Inability to progress past certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse level designs and enemy types
  • Ability to save and continue progress
  • Reduced ad frequency or optional ad-free mode
  • Expanded upgrade and customization options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stone Miner

One-time10
  • Gems 20 pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • One Time Offer$1.99
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  • Limited Time Offer$3.99
  • Gems 130 pack$4.99
  • Miner's Pack$6.99
  • Gems 250 pack$9.99
  • Wide Grinder$9.99
  • Infinite Capacity$9.99
  • Magnet$9.99
10 purchases

Army Commander

One-time10
  • Video Coupons$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • 10 Nukes$3.99
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  • No Ads$4.99
  • No Ads Pack2 variants$4.99
  • 100 Tags per level$5.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99
  • Video Coupons$6.99
  • Starter Pack$8.99
  • Store Item$8.99

Questions

Is Stone Miner free?
Stone Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Army Commander free?
Army Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stone Miner or Army Commander?
Stone Miner is rated higher. Stone Miner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Army Commander averages 4.6 from 41K ratings.
Do Stone Miner or Army Commander have ads?
Both Stone Miner and Army Commander show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stone Miner or Army Commander?
Stone Miner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Army Commander every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stone Miner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Army Commander on September 25, 2026.

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