# Contractor Simulator vs Idle Craft Miner

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Craft Miner at 4.3 against Contractor Simulator's 3.0. Idle Craft Miner also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 3). Contractor Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Craft Miner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Contractor Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Craft Miner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Craft Miner has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Contractor Simulator ships an update every 8 months, Idle Craft Miner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contractor Simulator | Idle Craft Miner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractor-simulator-tycoon/id6735978818/reviews) | **[4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-craft-miner/id6802136149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdulkadir Kocer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564606217) | [Adept Games Cezary Tabota](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333194573) |

## What reviewers say

### Contractor Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractor-simulator-tycoon/id6735978818)

Build and manage your own construction company. Hire workers, manage finances, and take on realistic building projects. Upgrade equipment and expand your business across multiple cities.

**Highlights:** Business management, Realistic construction projects, Hire and train team, Budgeting and planning, Equipment upgrades, Business expansion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Craft Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-craft-miner/id6802136149)

Start with a basic mine and pickaxe, then dig deeper for rare minerals and bigger rewards. This idle mining game lets you earn coins and unlock upgrades even while you're away, progressing from a humble digger to a master miner.

**Highlights:** Idle mining gameplay, Mine ores and earn coins, Upgrade mining equipment, Discover new minerals, Smelt ore into ingots, Offline earnings and progress

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginners Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nova Dragon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Box | $5.00 | one-time |
| Miner's Pack | $7.00 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vip upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Ticket Pack | $10.00 | one-time |
| Mine Baron VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contractor Simulator free?

Contractor Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Craft Miner free?

Idle Craft Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Contractor Simulator or Idle Craft Miner?

Idle Craft Miner is rated higher. Contractor Simulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Idle Craft Miner averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do Contractor Simulator or Idle Craft Miner have ads?

Idle Craft Miner shows ads; Contractor Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Contractor Simulator or Idle Craft Miner?

Contractor Simulator ships an update every 8 months, and Idle Craft Miner every 5 days. Most recently, Contractor Simulator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Idle Craft Miner on October 31, 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.*