# Gold Miner 2018 vs Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

The clearest difference is ads: Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object at none against Gold Miner 2018's shown. Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 104). Gold Miner 2018's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gold Miner 2018 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Gold Miner 2018 against 4.6 for Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object has 1.5K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Gold Miner 2018's written reviews are positive against 49% of Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object's.

Gold Miner 2018 ships an update every 3 months, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Miner 2018 | Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-miner-2018/id539379565/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 960 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [欢 饶](https://appshunter.io/developer/539379568) | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Miner 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-miner-2018/id539379565)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure across diverse global locations. Collect various treasures, utilize fun props, and outsmart mischievous animals to become the ultimate gold miner. Enjoy single-player, local multiplayer, and competitive VS modes.

**Highlights:** Multiple scenic locations, Single, double, and VS modes, Over 130 treasure types, Diversified game props, Animal characters to manage, Upgradeable mine cars and suits

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7000 gold coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 17000 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000 gold coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 160000 gold coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🕰 Helps pass the time
- 💡 Interesting levels and variations
- 🎮 Great for playing with friends/family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- ⏱️ Slow progression and difficulty earning currency
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases hinder gameplay
- 🌐 Language issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after completing levels
- Unable to access the store or progress to next levels
- Language changes to non-English after updates
- Levels reset progress unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn currency in-game
- Improved stability and fewer bugs
- Better instructions and tutorials
- Ability to resume progress from where you left off


### Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206)

Unravel the mysteries of a snow-bound city where supernatural events are unfolding. As a journalist detective, find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind disappearances and unnatural cold. This mystical thriller blends detective work with horror elements.

**Highlights:** Find and seek hidden objects, Complete detective tasks, Solve logic puzzles and riddles, Explore mysterious locations, Zoom in on scenes for clues, Uncover secrets of a lost city

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Prefer the free-to-play mode
- 🚀 Awesome change in game format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Coins/hints can be expensive
- 🐛 Progress not saved
- 🐛 Game resets progress
- 🙅‍♀️ Dislike free-to-play model

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saved
- Game resets progress

**Requested features**

- Remove coins/in-app purchases
- Add voice support
- Improve save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Miner 2018 free?

Gold Miner 2018 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object free?

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gold Miner 2018 or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?

Gold Miner 2018 is rated higher. Gold Miner 2018 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Gold Miner 2018 or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object have ads?

Gold Miner 2018 shows ads; Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Miner 2018 or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?

Gold Miner 2018 ships an update every 3 months, and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object monthly. Most recently, Gold Miner 2018 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object on November 4, 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.*