# Plot Miner vs Asteroid Miner 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Asteroid Miner 3D at 4.7 against Plot Miner's 1.9. Asteroid Miner 3D also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 140). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plot Miner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Asteroid Miner 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Asteroid Miner 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asteroid Miner 3D has 4.3K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Plot Miner's written reviews are positive against 14% of Asteroid Miner 3D's.

Plot Miner ships an update every 2 months, Asteroid Miner 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plot Miner | Asteroid Miner 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plot-miner/id1613958268/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-miner-3d/id1630990280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 3.5% of reviews | **13.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Plot Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plot-miner/id1613958268)

Build a mining empire by acquiring miners, factories, and new mines. Compete to become the wealthiest miner globally. This simulation game allows for strategic company development.

**Highlights:** Buy miners, Acquire factories, Develop new mines, Build a mining company, Become the richest miner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pickaxe | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold Factory | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Good game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Trucks not unloading properly
- Glitches with the minecart system
- Inconsistent app behavior

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Improved stability and performance
- More engaging gameplay progression


### Asteroid Miner 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-miner-3d/id1630990280)

Pilot a spaceship to an asteroid and begin mining for valuable resources. Upgrade your equipment as you gather materials to enhance your mining capabilities.

**Highlights:** Spaceship travel, Asteroid mining, Resource gathering, Equipment development, Ship upgrades

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads with Coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads with Coin | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🚀 Good time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Ads interfere with gameplay
- 🔍 Ads block important buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when customizing avatar
- Progress lost after crashes
- Inability to complete certain levels

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Improved stability and performance
- More variety in planets and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plot Miner free?

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

### Is Asteroid Miner 3D free?

Asteroid Miner 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plot Miner or Asteroid Miner 3D?

Asteroid Miner 3D is rated higher. Plot Miner averages 1.9 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Asteroid Miner 3D averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Plot Miner or Asteroid Miner 3D have ads?

Both Plot Miner and Asteroid Miner 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plot Miner or Asteroid Miner 3D?

Plot Miner ships an update every 2 months, and Asteroid Miner 3D weekly. Most recently, Plot Miner was updated on July 17, 2026 and Asteroid Miner 3D on September 16, 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.*