Comparison

Mining Empire vs Base Commander

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

Head to head
About

Mining Empire

Build a mining empire from scratch with just a pickaxe. Expand your operations, train workers, hire staff and managers, and upgrade machinery to become a successful tycoon. Enjoy managing your production lines and selling products.

Highlights
  • Expand mines
  • Train miners
  • Hire staff and managers
  • Purchase and upgrade machines
  • Maintain delivery vehicles
  • Sell final products
Features
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Imagine you have just won the mining right of a new land. But you spent all your savings! What left is just a pickaxe in your hand. From now on, can you build your own timber empire step by step through hard work, and finally become a tycoon? Welcome to Mining Empire. What you can do in this game: -Expand mines and train your miners to become skilled workers. -Hire staff to work for you. -Invite professional managers to run the operation. -Purchase and upgrade machines to build the production lines. -Maintain the delivery vehicles and sell final products. When feeling bored, just walk around and enjoy yourself in your mining empire! ------------------------------- Privacy Policy: https://www.seikami.com/index.php/main/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Base Commander

Command a military base, train recruits into seasoned soldiers, and expand your facilities. Defend against enemy attacks, compete in multiplayer battles, and research new technologies to stay ahead.

Highlights
  • Command as a Lieutenant
  • Train Recruits
  • Expand Your Base
  • Defend Against Threats
  • Compete and Cooperate
  • Constant Progression
Features
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Welcome to Base Commander, where you step into the shoes of a lieutenant commanding a military base! Train your recruits, fortify your defenses, and lead your troops to victory in this immersive strategy game. Game Features: Command as a Lieutenant: Assume the role of a lieutenant and oversee every aspect of your military base's operations. Train Recruits: Mold raw recruits into seasoned soldiers through rigorous training programs. Develop their skills and specialties to create a formidable army. Expand Your Base: Strategically expand your base by purchasing essential facilities such as checkpoints, barracks, and sports arenas. Customize your layout to optimize efficiency and defense. Defend Against Threats: Prepare for battle by strengthening your defenses and deploying troops strategically. Repel enemy attacks and emerge victorious in intense skirmishes. Compete and Cooperate: Engage in multiplayer battles with players worldwide, or form alliances to conquer territories together. Coordinate with allies and dominate the battlefield as a unified force. Constant Progression: Continuously improve your base, research new technologies, and unlock powerful upgrades to stay ahead of the competition. Embark on a thrilling journey of strategic warfare in Base Commander. Download now and lead your troops to glory!

Screenshots

Mining Empire4 screens
Base Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Base Commander at 6K against Mining Empire's 1.2K. Mining Empire's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Mining Empire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Base Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.6 for Mining Empire against 4.6 for Base Commander. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Mining Empire's written reviews are positive against 13% of Base Commander's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mining Empire ships an update every 3 weeks, Base Commander every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mining Empire versus Base Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMining EmpireBase Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.7% of reviews — better13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB445 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORCAT PTE. LTD.Supercent, Inc.

Customer experience

Mining Empire

All ratings1,199 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative75.9%

Base Commander

All ratings6,019 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative81.5%

User reviews

Mining Empire

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • ⚙️ Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🔍 Interesting mining/factory mechanics

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Repetitive content
  • 🔒 Lack of progression

Base Commander

From 6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Cool game

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads
  • 🤯 Unplayable due to ads
  • 😡 Forced ads
  • 🤔 Progress reset after update

Bugs and requests

Mining Empire

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Blank levels
  • Inability to progress
  • Audio issues
  • Broken functionality after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
  • Fix bugs and glitches
  • Improve progression and longevity

Base Commander

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Progress reset after update

Requested features

2 requests
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Add assistant features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mining Empire

One-time10
  • Diamond *120$0.99
  • AD Ticket *40$4.99
  • Ads Remover$4.99
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  • Premium Gift$4.99
  • Diamond *720$4.99
  • AD Ticket *100$9.99
  • Luxury Gift$9.99
  • Diamond *1750$9.99
  • AD Ticket *200$14.99
  • Diamond *4200$19.99
1 purchases

Base Commander

One-time1
  • noadspack_6.99$6.99

Questions

Is Mining Empire free?
Mining Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Base Commander free?
Base Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mining Empire or Base Commander?
Base Commander is rated higher. Mining Empire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Base Commander averages 4.6 from 6K ratings.
Do Mining Empire or Base Commander have ads?
Both Mining Empire and Base Commander show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mining Empire or Base Commander?
Mining Empire ships an update every 3 weeks, and Base Commander every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mining Empire was updated on November 3, 2026 and Base Commander on November 8, 2026.

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