Mine Tactics vs Geared Factory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mine Tactics
Deploy miners to break blocks and collect resources in this strategic puzzle game. Overcome obstacles and manage space with careful planning to complete hundreds of handcrafted levels. Experience unique mechanics and stunning visuals.
- Strategic puzzle mechanics
- Resource collection
- Obstacle avoidance
- Hundreds of handcrafted levels
- Unlockable dock slots
- Linked barracks
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Welcome to Mine Tactics – the ultimate puzzle strategy game! Plan your moves carefully as you deploy miners to break blocks and collect valuable resources. Each level presents new challenges that require careful thinking and smart strategy. How to Play? Choose a Miner Barrack matching the front row blocks Place it on a Dock Slot to deploy miners Miners break the same-colored Mine Blocks Overcome tricky obstacles like Ice Blocks, Cages, and Mushrooms Avoid running out of space—strategic placement is key! Features: * Unique strategic puzzle mechanics * Challenging obstacles to keep gameplay exciting * Linked Barracks that must move together * Unlockable dock slots for better planning * Stunning visuals and smooth animations * Hundreds of handcrafted levels Are you ready to become a master strategist? Download Mine Tactics now and take on the ultimate mining challenge!
Geared Factory
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Geared Factory Where your gears drive the entire factory. Drag, rotate, and merge gear blocks to set your machines in motion. Each layout you build powers quirky little factories that are always hungry for more! Place your blocks wisely, watch the gears spin, and deliver just in time — or risk jamming the whole system. Geared Factory is a satisfying blend of puzzle strategy and tactile fun, where every gear counts and every decision turns the wheel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Geared Factory at daily against Mine Tactics's monthly. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mine Tactics ships an update monthly, Geared Factory daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mine Tactics | Geared Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YASAR DALAK | Ahmet Bugra Cetinel |
In-app purchases
Mine Tactics
No in-app purchases
Geared Factory
No in-app purchases









