# Mine Evolution vs MA 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mine Evolution at none against MA 2's 40. Mine Evolution also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MA 2 sells 39 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Mine Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mine Evolution ships an update weekly, MA 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mine Evolution | MA 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ma-2-president-simulator/id6503986463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **879** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **57.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 543 MB | 657 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.8 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Science North & Dynamic Earth](https://appshunter.io/developer/474786686) | [OXIWYLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173670374) |

## What reviewers say

### Mine Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-evolution/id6448637817)

Build Canada's green future by mining Earth's treasures across an open map. Unlock new technologies and construct the ultimate modern mine. Let your imagination guide your construction in this expansive world.

**Highlights:** Open world map exploration, Resource collection, Technology unlocking, Mine construction, Imaginative gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MA 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ma-2-president-simulator/id6503986463)

Lead any of 181 modern nations as president. Engage in global politics, manage your country's economy, military, and infrastructure, and interact with other players. Your decisions shape the fate of your nation and the world.

**Highlights:** Govern 181 modern states, Manage economy and trade, Build and command military, Enact laws and policies, Engage in diplomacy and UN, Develop infrastructure and technology, Interact with other players

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

**In-app purchases (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium account | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 7-Day Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium account | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Crystal subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium account | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $0.49 | one-time |
| Natural Disasters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Uprisings | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| +500 000 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accelerated Time | $0.99 | one-time |
| +500 gold per day | $0.99 | one-time |
| +3 000 000 gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| +3 000 gold per day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nuclear program | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minister of Construction | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 940 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Easy start for any state | $4.99 | one-time |
| Invincible Army | $9.99 | one-time |
| +45 000 000 gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Top 3 Sales | $9.99 | one-time |
| +7 000 000 gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| +7 000 gold per day | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8 250 crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Madness | $9.99 | one-time |
| Presidential set | $9.99 | one-time |
| +16 000 gold per day | $19.99 | one-time |
| +16 000 000 gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 17 250 crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45 000 crystals | $24.99 | one-time |
| +45 000 000 gold | $24.99 | one-time |
| +45 000 gold per day | $24.99 | one-time |
| 93 750 crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 000 gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 gold per day | $49.99 | one-time |
| 93 750 crystals | $99.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 gold per day | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 🚀 Impressive depth and decision-making
- 💡 Innovative presidential simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤯 Overwhelming for smaller nations

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing loading screens
- Disappearing UI elements
- Infinite resource/money generation
- Inability to save progress
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add cities/capitals for more complexity
- Improve relationship mechanics between countries
- Implement nuclear weapons testing and usage
- Introduce military training and alliance features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mine Evolution free?

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

### Is MA 2 free?

MA 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Mine Evolution or MA 2 have ads?

MA 2 shows ads; Mine Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mine Evolution or MA 2?

Mine Evolution ships an update weekly, and MA 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Mine Evolution was updated on October 2, 2026 and MA 2 on October 20, 2026.

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