# Gold Panning! vs Mining Master

The clearest difference is rating: Mining Master at 4.6 against Gold Panning!'s 4.1. Mining Master also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 179) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Gold Panning!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mining Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Gold Panning! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mining Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mining Master has 3.7K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 22% and 23% positive.

Gold Panning! ships an update fortnightly, Mining Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Panning! | Mining Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-panning/id1602573653/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-master-adventure-game/id6444036675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 179 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **22.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FURTLE GAME OYUN ANIMASYON YAZILIM VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559627097) | [MondayOFF LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Panning!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-panning/id1602573653)

Embark on a virtual mining adventure to uncover hidden gems and precious minerals. Clean your finds before smelting to increase their value and use magnets to manage your pan's capacity. Turn your panning skills into virtual riches.

**Highlights:** Discover hidden mines, Pan for precious gems, Clean finds before smelting, Increase gem value, Use magnets to manage pan, Make virtual money

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🚀 Good working initially

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs
- 🐛 Gold spills out
- 🐛 Pan doesn't stop
- 🐛 Furnace/magnet issues
- 🐛 Ads too intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops working at level 24
- Gold spills out of the pan at the end
- Game continues past the finish line
- Furnace causes gold to fall out
- Magnet only collects some gold

**Requested features**

- Fix level 24 bug
- Improve gold collection mechanics
- More levels
- Balance upgrade prices


### Mining Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-master-adventure-game/id6444036675)

Embark on a casual yet challenging adventure in this simple mining game. Perfect for quick play sessions, it offers an engaging experience that's harder than it looks.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Casual gameplay, Challenging difficulty, Quick play sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Speed Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 💰 Expensive upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade issues
- Game freezing and not reopening

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Panning! free?

Gold Panning! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mining Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gold Panning! or Mining Master?

Mining Master is rated higher. Gold Panning! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Mining Master averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Gold Panning! or Mining Master have ads?

Both Gold Panning! and Mining Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Panning! or Mining Master?

Gold Panning! ships an update fortnightly, and Mining Master every 5 days. Most recently, Gold Panning! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mining Master on November 12, 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.*