Comparison

Gemstone Tree vs Busy Mine

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

Head to head
About

Gemstone Tree

Cultivate a magical gemstone tree to generate precious jewels and unlock a miniature world. This relaxing idle game allows you to simply watch your tree grow and discover the unfolding universe beneath it.

Highlights
  • Grow a gemstone tree
  • Earn jewels
  • Expand a new world
  • Healing idle gameplay
  • Discover a miniature universe
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Discover a mysterious gemstone tree and the tiny little world which unfolds beneath it. Grow your tree to earn jewels and expand a whole new world. In a corner of the great wide universe lies a beautiful green planet home to a mysterious tree with the power to create jewels. Just sit back and relax as you watch your lovely gemstone tree grow in this healing idle game.

About

Busy Mine

Embark on a 2D mining adventure with engaging quests and realistic mechanics. Dig for treasures, upgrade your tools, and complete daily missions to earn rewards. Compete with friends and showcase your discoveries in your own museum.

Highlights
  • Realistic mining mechanics
  • Treasure hunting for gold and diamonds
  • Tool upgrades and pickaxe customization
  • Daily missions and rewards
  • Competitive play and museum showcase
  • Use of dynamite for difficult spots
Features
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Dive Into 'Busy Mine': The Ultimate Mining Game! Take your Pickaxe and Enter a World of Exciting Mining Adventures: Prepare to explore the depths in 'Busy Mine,' a game that redefines 2d mining simulators with engaging adventure quests. With 14 unique caves filled with treasures and challenges, 'Busy Mine' is the perfect choice for anyone who loves exploration and adventure games. Whether you’re a casual player or an avid explorer seeking serious challenges, this game will keep you captivated. Main Features of Busy Mine: -Realistic Mining Mechanics: Experience the thrill of mining & digging with easy-to-use controls and pickaxe physics that replicate the excitement of a gold rush. Also explore different caves and uncover hidden gems and ancient relics. -Treasure Hunting: Each cave invites you to search and dig for valuable resources such as gold, diamonds, and rare artifacts. Immerse yourself in the excitement of discovering new treasures and engaging in artifact hunting. -Upgrades and Customization: Use your discoveries to upgrade your mining tools or customize your pickaxe with unique skins, gear and tools. Tailor your equipment for better resource management and efficiency. -Daily Missions & Rewards: 'Busy Mine' offers new challenges every day, giving you the chance to earn coins and collect special items. Keep up your daily activities to gain unique rewards and master the underground adventure. -Competitive Play: Showcase your collection in your own museum and compete with friends to see who can claim the title of the best miner. Engage in a competitive digging and exploration game that tests your skills and strategic thinking. Easy to Play, Exciting to Master: 'Busy Mine' is designed to be easy for anyone to pick up but offers enough depth to keep experienced gamers challenged. Enjoy breaking through rock, discovering valuable gems, or using dynamite to make your way through difficult spots, where digging with your pickaxe would have taken too long. Boost Your Mining Experience: Take advantage of upgrades and power-ups to make your mining more effective. Plan your trips wisely to manage your oxygen levels and ensure you return safely with your loot of gold, diamonds, treasures & more. Problems or feedback? Contact: info@tsepi.games Developed and published by Tsepi Games Imprint: https://tsepi.games/legal-notice/ Privacy Policy: https://tsepi.games/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://tsepi.games/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Gemstone Tree3 screens
Busy Mine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gemstone Tree at none against Busy Mine's 11. Busy Mine's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Busy Mine sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Gemstone Tree asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Busy Mine holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gemstone Tree ships an update every 8 months, Busy Mine every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gemstone Tree versus Busy Mine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGemstone TreeBusy Mine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings)4.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB229 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGlobalGear Co. Ltd.JOHANNES DIMITRIS TSOUCHLOS

Customer experience

Gemstone Tree

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Busy Mine

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gemstone Tree

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Busy Mine

One-time11
  • Buy Robo Pickaxe Skin$0.99
  • Buy Underwater Pickaxe Skin$2.99
  • Buy Crafted Pickaxe Skin$3.99
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  • Buy Coins T2$3.99
  • Buy Special Pickaxe Skin$3.99
  • Buy Infinite Pickaxe Health$4.99
  • Buy Goat Pickaxe Skin$4.99
  • Buy Expansion Pack$7.99
  • Buy Coins T3$8.99
  • Buy Coins T4$17.99
  • Buy Coins T5$44.99

Questions

Is Gemstone Tree free?
Gemstone Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Busy Mine free?
Busy Mine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gemstone Tree or Busy Mine?
Busy Mine is rated higher. Gemstone Tree averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Busy Mine averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do Gemstone Tree or Busy Mine have ads?
Both Gemstone Tree and Busy Mine show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gemstone Tree or Busy Mine?
Gemstone Tree ships an update every 8 months, and Busy Mine every 2 days. Most recently, Gemstone Tree was updated on October 7, 2026 and Busy Mine on October 24, 2026.

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