Comparison

Classic Miner vs Bubble Struggle 2

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

Head to head
About

Classic Miner

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
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After years of exploration, Classic Miner finally found more gold mines. Classic Miner use skilled techniques to dig gold and diamond to earn more cash. Let’s work together to mine new mines and become a billionaire!  * The score of each level reaches the goal, and you will go to the next level. The game has a save function, you can start from that level if you exit level. * Skill guide : When you play for a few seconds and the score does not reach the target, if you want to replay that level, you can press “Exit Level” before time 0, then press “Menu”, then press “Start”, then choose “Continue”. If you fail, please press Retry, and you can resurrect to continue playing after watching the video. If there is no video stock, you must wait or press Back to exit and start again. * Many unique levels but play endlessly to get a high score * Classic Miner is one of most popular online games. Now it’s available on iOS. Hope you will enjoy it! * Aim on the gold while the hook swings, and click on the screen to release the hook. * Every time you play, the map of each level may be different, so every time you play it is a new challenge!

About

Bubble Struggle 2

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Labeled as one of the 'Top 10 most played online games' - now on your Apple device. The game from your childhood! Designed in 2006, re-constructed in 2021. 72 unique levels 4 different weapons (Harpoon, Hook, Laser, Mine) 5 Items to help you complete the game. Play alone -- or together with a friend (on the same device). Have fun! :) P.S. I am the original author of the Bubble Trouble (aka Bubble Struggle) games. Please let me know any feedback via email (website link inside the game). Many thanks!

Screenshots

Classic Miner4 screens
Bubble Struggle 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Classic Miner and Bubble Struggle 2 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Classic Miner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Struggle 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Miner ships an update every 3 months, Bubble Struggle 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Classic Miner versus Bubble Struggle 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic MinerBubble Struggle 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB37 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLIN CHENG SHANOne up games

Bugs and requests

Classic Miner

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Bubble Struggle 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Classic Miner

One-time6
  • 8 Lives$0.99
  • 30000 Coins$0.99
  • 18 Lives$1.99
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  • 30 Lives$2.99
  • 45 Lives$3.99
  • 60 Lives$4.99
1 purchases

Bubble Struggle 2

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99

Questions

Is Classic Miner free?
Classic Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Struggle 2 free?
Bubble Struggle 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Classic Miner or Bubble Struggle 2 have ads?
Both Classic Miner and Bubble Struggle 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Miner or Bubble Struggle 2?
Classic Miner ships an update every 3 months, and Bubble Struggle 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Classic Miner was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bubble Struggle 2 on October 8, 2026.

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