# Gold Rush vs Wheel Done

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gold Rush at 100% against Wheel Done's 7%. Gold Rush also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). Wheel Done's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gold Rush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Wheel Done sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gold Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Gold Rush's written reviews are positive against 7% of Wheel Done's.

Gold Rush ships an update every 3 days, Wheel Done every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Rush | Wheel Done |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-panning-simulator/id6788251741/reviews)** | [3.9 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheel-done/id6812737461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 422 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRUTTI GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787576129) | [Upcasual Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872671524) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-panning-simulator/id6788251741)

Experience the satisfying ASMR of gold panning with realistic sand physics and immersive sound design. Discover hidden treasures in blind box bags and build your unique collection. Play offline for a relaxing escape anytime.

**Highlights:** True-to-life panning physics, Immersive ASMR sound design, Blind box treasure reveals, Collection building and album filling, Fair odds and pity system, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purse | $4.99 | one-time |
| Own Mine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Casket | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve | $99.99 | one-time |


### Wheel Done

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheel-done/id6812737461)

Launch balls to a spinning mill, smash cubes for coins, and upgrade your mill into a powerful smash machine. Enjoy satisfying physics and idle-friendly progression in this casual game.

**Highlights:** Satisfying physics smashing, Spinning mill progression, Idle-friendly upgrades, Boosts for faster progress, Quick or long play sessions, Colorful casual gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Speed Bundle | $6.49 | one-time |
| Income Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Speed Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Income Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tap Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Rush free?

Gold Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wheel Done free?

Wheel Done is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gold Rush or Wheel Done?

Gold Rush is rated higher. Gold Rush averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Wheel Done averages 3.9 from 91 ratings.

### Do Gold Rush or Wheel Done have ads?

Both Gold Rush and Wheel Done show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Rush or Wheel Done?

Gold Rush ships an update every 3 days, and Wheel Done every 10 days. Most recently, Gold Rush was updated on October 31, 2026 and Wheel Done on November 1, 2026.

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