# Mining Heroes vs Awakenloop

The clearest difference is rating: Awakenloop at 4.6 against Mining Heroes's 2.1. Awakenloop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (145 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mining Heroes sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Awakenloop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Awakenloop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Awakenloop has 145 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Mining Heroes's written reviews are positive against 23% of Awakenloop's.

Mining Heroes ships an update monthly, Awakenloop every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mining Heroes | Awakenloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-heroes-puzzle-rpg/id1640650768/reviews) | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakenloop/id6748336976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **23.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 864 MB | 840 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LITERACYZ CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/995978294) | [F5 GAME COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760672858) |

## What reviewers say

### Mining Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-heroes-puzzle-rpg/id1640650768)

This game blends Zuma, Card RPG, and puzzle exploration with monster battles. Collect and cultivate a diverse team of heroes and monsters to embark on an adventure, matching orbs to deal damage in strategic combat.

**Highlights:** Monster and hero collection, Team building and cultivation, Match-3 puzzle combat, Zuma orb matching mechanics, 3D scrolling battlefields, Single-player and social support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4500Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6000Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| License | $29.99 | one-time |
| g.discount.other.040.29.99 buy 4500 gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Discount Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Awakenloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakenloop/id6748336976)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure where you awaken to lead a team of enchanting animal-eared maidens. Collect and evolve these unique characters, master automatic combat, and build heartwarming bonds to fight back against encroaching darkness.

**Highlights:** Collect animal-gene maidens, Evolve characters with ultimate forms, Automatic combat system, Reset heroes for full resource refunds, Heartwarming dating system, Anime-style character collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Gift Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Gift Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Gift Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Gift Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Gift Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Gift Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Gift Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mining Heroes free?

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

### Is Awakenloop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mining Heroes or Awakenloop?

Awakenloop is rated higher. Mining Heroes averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Awakenloop averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

### Do Mining Heroes or Awakenloop have ads?

Mining Heroes shows ads; Awakenloop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mining Heroes or Awakenloop?

Mining Heroes ships an update monthly, and Awakenloop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mining Heroes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Awakenloop on October 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.*