Comparison

Minecore vs OctaCore

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

Head to head
About

Minecore

Command a spaceship to drill planets, mine cosmic treasures, and upgrade your vessel in this idle space adventure. Explore a vast galaxy, build a thriving economy, and strategize your way to galactic dominance.

Highlights
  • Drill and destroy planets
  • Mine cosmic resources
  • Craft ship upgrades
  • Explore a vast galaxy sandbox
  • Build and manage economy
  • Strategize for galactic dominance
Features
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Welcome to Minecore – the ultimate action idle space mining game! Assume command your own powerful ship, drill deep into mysterious planets and harvest rare cosmic in this epic idle space adventure! treasures. To infinity and beyond! ■ Drill, Destroy, and Smash Your Way Through Planets! Blast off into the galaxy far far away and destroy layers of alien worlds. Use your high-tech drone to smash through rock, magma, ice, and more as you seek out hidden astro treasures. Every planet holds new challenges, resources, and surprises waiting to be uncovered. ■ Mine Resources and Craft Powerful Upgrades! Every successful dig brings new materials to mine and craft into powerful upgrades for your ship. Customize and enhance your vessel to go deeper and faster with each planet you conquer. Master the incremental progression loop and turn your ship into the ultimate cosmic excavator. ■ Explore the Galaxy in a Massive Sandbox! Unleash your curiosity in a vast sandbox universe filled with unique worlds to explore. Each one offers different resources, enemy challenges, and drilling opportunities. The galaxy is your playground—how far will you go? ■ Build a Thriving Economy and Master Strategy! As you gather more resources, you’ll need to manage your economy with precision. Choose your strategy wisely—invest in ship upgrades, automated mining bots, or new galaxy systems to unlock massive rewards. Smart decisions will lead you to galactic dominance. Download Minecore now and start your interstellar mining empire! The stars are yours to drill, mine, smash, and explore!

About

OctaCore

Features
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Dive into a satisfying, simple game where you clear waves of enemies with smooth, sweeping motion. Watch as hundreds vanish in a single strike. No stress. No clutter. Just pure, addictive fun. Perfect for quick sessions or zoning out for hours. Privacy Policy: https://dahab-tech.com/apps/octacore/policy/ EULA :https://dahab-tech.com/apps/octacore/eula/ Help: https://dahab-tech.com/apps/octacore/help/

Screenshots

Minecore4 screens
OctaCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OctaCore at every 10 days against Minecore's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Minecore sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and OctaCore sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minecore ships an update every 6 weeks, OctaCore every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Minecore versus OctaCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinecoreOctaCore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB145 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDEVGEIMDahab Tech, LLC

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Minecore

One-time11
  • Comet of Gems$1.99
  • Starter Pack: Basic$4.99
  • Extra Shuttle Slot$4.99
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  • Planet of Gems$5.99
  • Skip Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Starter Pack: Advanced$9.99
  • Star of Gems$11.99
  • Game Speed X2$19.99
  • Skip Ads Forever$19.99
  • Galaxy of Gems$27.99
  • Universe of Gems$99.99
8 purchases

OctaCore

One-time8
  • Starter Coin Pack$1.99
  • Ad-Free Booster$2.99
  • Big Coin Pack$4.49
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  • Pro Coin Booster$4.49
  • Ultra Coin Booster$5.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$9.99
  • Ultra Coin Pack$14.99
  • Mythic Coin Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Minecore free?
Minecore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OctaCore free?
OctaCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minecore or OctaCore have ads?
Both Minecore and OctaCore show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minecore or OctaCore?
Minecore ships an update every 6 weeks, and OctaCore every 10 days. Most recently, Minecore was updated on October 14, 2026 and OctaCore on October 6, 2026.

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