# Miner Tycoon vs Evolving Bombs!

Miner Tycoon and Evolving Bombs! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Miner Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 17% of Evolving Bombs!'s. Miner Tycoon also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Evolving Bombs!'s advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and ratings volume (40K vs 12K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Miner Tycoon sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Evolving Bombs! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Miner Tycoon against 4.6 for Evolving Bombs!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 40K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Miner Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 17% of Evolving Bombs!'s.

Miner Tycoon ships an update fortnightly, Evolving Bombs! monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Miner Tycoon | Evolving Bombs! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miner-tycoon-big-dynamite/id1624886117/reviews)** | [4.6 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolving-bombs/id1640535367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | **32.8% of reviews** | 16.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 281 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brew Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564476450) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Evolving Bombs!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolving-bombs/id1640535367)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Merge, multiply, and evolve various bombs to demolish cities and complete strategic objectives. Engage in combat, defend bases, and challenge friends in this exciting 3D destruction game.

**Highlights:** Merge and evolve bombs, Demolish cities and targets, Strategic bomb selection, Defend against enemy planes, Free hostages, Play against friends

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Brick | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Loot Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Space Fighter | $3.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Exo-Suit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Dragon | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Skip-its | $3.99 | one-time |
| Patrol Craft | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Loot Box | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Loot Box | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skip-its | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Super Mega Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Satisfying bombing mechanics
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Paid 'ad-free' option doesn't work as advertised
- 🔁 Repetitive and limited content
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting progression

**Reported bugs**

- Bombs not hitting targets correctly
- Game freezing or crashing at higher levels
- Progress/upgrades getting reset unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More variety in bombing targets and environments
- Ability to customize and upgrade planes/bombs
- Reduced reliance on ads for progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Miner Tycoon free?

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

### Is Evolving Bombs! free?

Evolving Bombs! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Miner Tycoon or Evolving Bombs!?

Miner Tycoon is rated higher. Miner Tycoon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Evolving Bombs! averages 4.6 from 40K ratings.

### Do Miner Tycoon or Evolving Bombs! have ads?

Both Miner Tycoon and Evolving Bombs! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Miner Tycoon or Evolving Bombs!?

Miner Tycoon ships an update fortnightly, and Evolving Bombs! monthly. Most recently, Miner Tycoon was updated on September 24, 2026 and Evolving Bombs! on September 24, 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.*