Comparison

Mad Mining Machines vs Bean Step

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

Head to head
About

Mad Mining Machines

Features
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Welcome to Mad Mining Machines! Design, upgrade, and manage an automated mining network to extract the rarest gemstones ever discovered. Start with basic mining machines and gradually turn them into a powerful extraction system. Each gemstone has its own resistance, and only a well-optimized setup will allow you to extract it efficiently. As your machines work together, extraction progresses automatically. Watch each gemstone slowly emerge until it reaches full completion — then collect it instantly and move on to even rarer stones. Every successful extraction increases your income, allowing you to reinvest, upgrade faster, and push your mining operation further. But strategy matters: • Machines consume energy and can break down • Batteries must be managed carefully • Selling machines can save you in critical situations Plan your upgrades wisely, balance power and autonomy, and progress through increasingly valuable gems. Only the best engineers will reach the ultimate goal:
extract the legendary Éclat Divin.

About

Bean Step

Features
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BeanStep - Grow Your Fitness Journey Transform your daily steps into a beanstalk growing adventure! Bean Step gamifies your fitness routine by converting your real-world steps into game tokens that you use to water and boost your virtual beanstalk right on your Apple Watch. Explore as you grow and unlock achievements and customise your world! BeanStep requires an Apple Watch and cannot be played without one. Compete with Friends Climb the global leaderboard and see how your beanstalk measures up against other players worldwide. Fun & Strategy growing the ultimate beanstalk requires skill and strategic thinking. Decide when to use your power-ups for maximum effect, manage your resources wisely, and time your growth spurts perfectly. It's not just about steps - it's about smart gameplay! Built for Apple Watch Designed specifically for your wrist, BeanStep seamlessly integrates with HealthKit to automatically track your steps. No need to remember to start a workout - just wear your watch and go! Key Features: • Automatic step tracking via HealthKit • Virtual beanstalk that grows with your activity • Token-based reward system • Growth multipliers and power-ups • Global leaderboard • Daily progress tracking Turn your fitness journey into an adventure. Download BeanStep and start growing today!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bean Step at Free against Mad Mining Machines's $0.99. Bean Step also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Mad Mining Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

Bean Step is free to download; Mad Mining Machines costs $0.99 up front. Bean Step sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mad Mining Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mad Mining Machines ships an update monthly, Bean Step every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Mad Mining Machines versus Bean Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMad Mining MachinesBean Step
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirginie BarokJeshua Hertzke

In-app purchases

None

Mad Mining Machines

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bean Step

One-time4
  • Beanstalk Colour Bundle$0.99
  • Island Bundle$0.99
  • Sky Colour Bundle$0.99
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  • Beanstalk Resurrection$0.99

Questions

Is Mad Mining Machines free?
Mad Mining Machines costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bean Step free?
Bean Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mad Mining Machines or Bean Step have ads?
Neither Mad Mining Machines nor Bean Step shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mad Mining Machines or Bean Step?
Mad Mining Machines ships an update monthly, and Bean Step every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mad Mining Machines was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bean Step on October 17, 2026.

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