# WizardBlox vs Mine Drillers

The clearest difference is rating: Mine Drillers at 4.6 against WizardBlox's 3.6. Mine Drillers also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). WizardBlox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mine Drillers sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. WizardBlox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mine Drillers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 239 and 55 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of WizardBlox's written reviews are positive against 44% of Mine Drillers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WizardBlox ships an update every 23 months, Mine Drillers every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WizardBlox | Mine Drillers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizardblox/id354052015/reviews) | **[4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-drillers-tower-defense/id6740430135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/354052018) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### WizardBlox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizardblox/id354052015)

A puzzle mini-game inspired by a popular PC title. Slide blocks to create matches of three or more, preventing them from reaching the top. Earn in-game rewards for a connected PC character.

**Highlights:** Match-3 block puzzle gameplay, Special blocks like pinwheels and bombs, Earn codes for Wizard101 in-game items, Prevent blocks from reaching the top, Reinforced and frozen block mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 💰 Able to earn rewards for Wizard101
- 🕹️ Nostalgic for Wizard101 players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to redeem codes
- 🔒 Codes only work for US accounts
- 🏆 Disappointing rewards/prizes

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, unable to redeem codes
- Game crashes at higher levels
- Rewards/codes not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Compatibility for console accounts
- More mini-games from Wizard101
- Ability to save/store redeemed codes
- Wizard101 mobile app version
- Better rewards like crowns, mounts, pets


### Mine Drillers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-drillers-tower-defense/id6740430135)

Gather resources, build defenses, and fight off waves of zombies in this unique survival strategy game. Mine for treasures, fortify your tower, and upgrade your arsenal to outlast the undead. Strategize your defense and mining efforts to survive the zombie apocalypse.

**Highlights:** Resource gathering and mining, Tower defense against zombie waves, Base building and fortification, Weapon and trap placement, Tool and defense upgrades, Strategic survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Speed Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Blessing Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double All Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WizardBlox free?

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

### Is Mine Drillers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WizardBlox or Mine Drillers?

Mine Drillers is rated higher. WizardBlox averages 3.6 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Mine Drillers averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do WizardBlox or Mine Drillers have ads?

Mine Drillers shows ads; WizardBlox does not.

### Which is updated more often, WizardBlox or Mine Drillers?

WizardBlox ships an update every 23 months, and Mine Drillers every 3 weeks. Most recently, WizardBlox was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mine Drillers on October 20, 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.*