# Keep Drilling vs Miner Tycoon

The clearest difference is rating: Miner Tycoon at 4.7 against Keep Drilling's 2.0. Miner Tycoon also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). Keep Drilling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Miner Tycoon sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Keep Drilling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Miner Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miner Tycoon has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Keep Drilling's written reviews are positive against 33% of Miner Tycoon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keep Drilling | Miner Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-drilling/id1624516047/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miner-tycoon-big-dynamite/id1624886117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ozan Kasikci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485317310) | [Brew Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564476450) |

## What reviewers say

### Keep Drilling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-drilling/id1624516047)

Experience a realistic drilling simulation where only a small percentage of players reach the ground. Test your skills in this challenging game.

**Highlights:** Realistic drilling simulation, Challenging gameplay, High difficulty, Single-player experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Miner Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miner-tycoon-big-dynamite/id1624886117)

Blast your way through the earth to discover rare gems. Showcase your collection in a museum, craft them into jewelry, and complete tasks to earn massive profits. Become the ultimate mining tycoon in this explosive adventure.

**Highlights:** Blast and excavate for gems, Collect and showcase rare treasures, Craft jewelry from gems, Complete tasks and missions, Earn profits from collections and crafts

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Cash | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| 45 Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| 35 Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| 70 Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Cash | $13.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 65 Tickets | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Cash | $31.99 | one-time |
| 140 Tickets | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💰 Rewarding progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Paywall for ad-free experience
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 📉 Unstable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Dynamite spots not spawning, preventing progression
- Inventory capacity upgrades not working as intended
- Game freezing or crashing after updates
- Inconsistent behavior with in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More mine levels and areas to explore
- Ability to drive vehicles and fly the helicopter
- Expand the mansion and add more interactive elements
- Improved save/restore functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keep Drilling free?

Keep Drilling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Miner Tycoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Keep Drilling or Miner Tycoon?

Miner Tycoon is rated higher. Keep Drilling averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Miner Tycoon averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Keep Drilling or Miner Tycoon have ads?

Both Keep Drilling and Miner Tycoon show ads.

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