Comparison

Ant Works vs Down Mine

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

Head to head
About

Ant Works

Use ants as living building blocks to construct bridges, towers, and ladders. Solve physics-based puzzles by strategically combining different ant types with unique abilities. Enjoy a relaxing, timer-free experience with increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle gameplay
  • Build bridges, towers, and ladders
  • Multiple ant types with unique abilities
  • Dozens of handcrafted levels
  • Creative problem-solving challenges
  • Timer-free gameplay
Features
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Ant Works... Tiny ants, giant problems. Welcome to Ant Works, the physics-based puzzle game where the ants are your building materials. Connect ants together to build bridges, towers, ladders, and other living structures as you solve increasingly challenging puzzles. Every level is a unique engineering challenge. Build too weak and your structure collapses. Build too high and it topples. Success requires careful planning, clever use of ant abilities, and a solid understanding of physics. Whether you're crossing gaps, climbing obstacles, or creating towering structures, every puzzle offers opportunities to experiment and discover creative solutions. BUILD WITH ANTS Use ants as living building blocks. Connect them together and watch realistic physics bring your creations to life. Structures bend, sway, balance, and sometimes come crashing down in spectacular fashion. UNIQUE ANT ABILITIES Not all ants are the same. Different ant types offer different strengths and special abilities. Learn how each ant works and combine them strategically to solve puzzles that seem impossible at first glance. SOLVE PHYSICS-BASED PUZZLES Each level is carefully designed to challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills. Experiment with different approaches, learn from failures, and enjoy the satisfying moment when everything finally works. SIMPLE CONTROLS Easy-to-learn touch controls let you start building immediately. Place ants, connect structures, and watch your engineering ideas come to life. CHALLENGING AND REWARDING Levels begin with simple concepts and gradually introduce new mechanics, tougher obstacles, and more complex solutions. There's always a new challenge waiting. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE No timers. No rush. Take your time, experiment freely, and discover creative solutions. Ant Works rewards thoughtful planning and experimentation rather than fast reactions. FEATURES - Physics-based puzzle gameplay - Build bridges, towers, ladders, and more - Multiple ant types with unique abilities - Dozens of handcrafted levels - Creative problem-solving challenges - Simple touch controls - Relaxing, timer-free gameplay - Satisfying physics interactions - Challenging puzzles for curious minds Grab your colony and start building. Your ants are ready to work!

About

Down Mine

Features
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Down Mine is a new twist on classic minesweeper. Instead of clearing a flat board, you dig deeper and deeper into the mine. Open blocks, read the numbers, avoid hidden bombs, collect gems, and push your best score as far as you can. Every safe block helps you descend. Every mistake can end the run. Use logic, take risks when you must, and see how deep you can go. Features: - Classic minesweeper logic with a vertical digging style - Endless depth-based puzzle gameplay - Hidden bombs, gems, coins, and special rewards - Items that help you open tricky areas - Best score and depth records to chase - Simple controls built for quick mobile play Dig deeper. Think carefully. Survive the mine.

Screenshots

Ant Works4 screens
Down Mine1 screens

Verdict

The call

Ant Works and Down Mine are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Ant Works sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Down Mine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ant Works ships an update fortnightly, Down Mine every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ant Works versus Down Mine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnt WorksDown Mine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave Shworaninfinity pocket

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ant Works

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
4 purchases

Down Mine

One-time4
  • gems_100$0.99
  • gems_350$2.99
  • remove_ads$9.99
Show 1 more
  • gems_1500$9.99

Questions

Is Ant Works free?
Ant Works is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Down Mine free?
Down Mine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ant Works or Down Mine have ads?
Both Ant Works and Down Mine show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ant Works or Down Mine?
Ant Works ships an update fortnightly, and Down Mine every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ant Works was updated on October 25, 2026 and Down Mine on October 25, 2026.

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