# Gold Craft Master vs Mining Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Mining Rush at 4.4 against Gold Craft Master's 1.0. Mining Rush also leads on ratings volume (784 vs 2). Gold Craft Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mining Rush sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Gold Craft Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mining Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mining Rush has 784 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gold Craft Master ships an update daily, Mining Rush every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Craft Master | Mining Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-craft-master/id6458692155/reviews) | **[4.4 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-rush-quarry-simulator/id6479640619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **784** |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ezgi Evrensel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664776677) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Craft Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-craft-master/id6458692155)

Merge workers to dig deeper and collect precious gems. Build an army of diggers to become a gem tycoon. Experience the fun of gold digging and gem collecting.

**Highlights:** Merge workers, Dig deeper, Collect precious gems, Build a digger army, Become a gem tycoon

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mining Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-rush-quarry-simulator/id6479640619)

Operate a quarry, excavate resources, and earn money to upgrade your machinery. Aim to dig deeper and expand your mining operations.

**Highlights:** Operate a quarry, Earn money from excavation, Upgrade mining equipment, Dig as deep as possible, Expand quarry operations

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Railway Forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Drill | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash offer 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems offer 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its pack 3 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Upgrades available
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 🐛 Game not loading
- 🐛 Digger stops working after upgrades
- 🔒 Paid features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at certain levels
- Digger stops digging after upgrades
- Paid features not working as intended
- Game not loading past splash screen

**Requested features**

- More quarries/mining locations
- Increased level cap
- Improved stability and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Craft Master free?

Gold Craft Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mining Rush free?

Mining Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gold Craft Master or Mining Rush?

Mining Rush is rated higher. Gold Craft Master averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mining Rush averages 4.4 from 784 ratings.

### Do Gold Craft Master or Mining Rush have ads?

Both Gold Craft Master and Mining Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Craft Master or Mining Rush?

Gold Craft Master ships an update daily, and Mining Rush every 4 days. Most recently, Gold Craft Master was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mining Rush on October 20, 2026.

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