# Button Factory vs TinyMine Idle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TinyMine Idle at 83% against Button Factory's 20%. TinyMine Idle also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Button Factory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TinyMine Idle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Button Factory asks for nothing beyond the download.

TinyMine Idle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Button Factory's written reviews are positive against 83% of TinyMine Idle's.

Button Factory ships an update monthly, TinyMine Idle every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Button Factory | TinyMine Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-factory-idle-clicker/id6759965588/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinymine-idle-pebble-path/id6789440594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hurol Ozturk](https://appshunter.io/developer/539355562) | [Chad McKerlie](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789440596) |

## What reviewers say

### Button Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-factory-idle-clicker/id6759965588)

Tap and upgrade to build a massive button production empire. Earn resources even while offline and utilize rebirth systems to achieve infinite growth. Discover new layers and multipliers to push your factory beyond its limits.

**Highlights:** Tap gameplay, Factory expansion, Exponential upgrades, Rebirth and prestige systems, Idle progression, Infinite growth

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TinyMine Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinymine-idle-pebble-path/id6789440594)

An idle mining game where a tiny miner digs, hauls, and sells ore while you're away. Upgrade gear, unlock new zones, and complete mining goals. Everything can be earned through gameplay.

**Highlights:** Offline mining progression, Gear upgrades, Zone unlocking, Mining goals, No ads, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto-sell Early Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Delve Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Button Factory free?

Button Factory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TinyMine Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Button Factory or TinyMine Idle?

TinyMine Idle is rated higher. Button Factory averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TinyMine Idle averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Button Factory or TinyMine Idle have ads?

Button Factory shows ads; TinyMine Idle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Button Factory or TinyMine Idle?

Button Factory ships an update monthly, and TinyMine Idle every 6 days. Most recently, Button Factory was updated on October 28, 2026 and TinyMine Idle on October 28, 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.*