# Classic Miner vs Egg Shoot 2017

The clearest difference is rating: Classic Miner at 4.4 against Egg Shoot 2017's 3.7. Classic Miner also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 7) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). Egg Shoot 2017's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (91% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic Miner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Egg Shoot 2017 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classic Miner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Miner has 2.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Classic Miner's written reviews are positive against 91% of Egg Shoot 2017's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Classic Miner ships an update every 3 months, Egg Shoot 2017 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Miner | Egg Shoot 2017 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-miner/id484411781/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-shoot-2017/id1255082226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIN CHENG SHAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/562692603) | [Dau Quoc Toan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065304427) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-miner/id484411781)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Dig for gold and diamonds in this classic arcade-style game. Aim your hook, collect valuable treasures, and advance through unique levels. Compete for high scores and become a mining tycoon.

**Highlights:** Mine gold and diamonds, Advance through unique levels, Save progress and continue playing, Retry levels with video resurrection, Endless high score challenges, Randomized level maps

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 45 Lives | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Lives | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Fun and addictive game
- 🕹️ Classic gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕰️ Insufficient time per level
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Claw movement and timing issues
- Ads blocking gameplay and interfering with controls

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume from last level
- More varied and challenging levels
- Option to remove ads or pay for ad-free version
- Ability to retry failed levels instead of restarting


### Egg Shoot 2017

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-shoot-2017/id1255082226)

Shoot colored eggs with a slingshot to match three or more of the same color and score points. Navigate through various game modes, including Endless, Stomped, and Time Trial, before the eggs reach the bottom.

**Highlights:** Slingshot egg shooting, Match three or more same-colored eggs, Four game modes: Endless, Stomped, Fossil, Time Trial, Score points by bursting eggs, Prevent eggs from reaching the bottom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Miner free?

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

### Is Egg Shoot 2017 free?

Egg Shoot 2017 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Miner or Egg Shoot 2017?

Classic Miner is rated higher. Classic Miner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Egg Shoot 2017 averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Classic Miner or Egg Shoot 2017 have ads?

Both Classic Miner and Egg Shoot 2017 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Miner or Egg Shoot 2017?

Classic Miner ships an update every 3 months, and Egg Shoot 2017 every 2 months. Most recently, Classic Miner was updated on October 26, 2026 and Egg Shoot 2017 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.*