# Gold Rush vs Tiny Hunter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Hunter at daily against Gold Rush's every 3 days. Tiny Hunter also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Gold Rush against 4.7 for Tiny Hunter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 47 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Gold Rush ships an update every 3 days, Tiny Hunter daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Rush | Tiny Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-panning-simulator/id6788251741/reviews) | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-hunter-hunt-and-explore/id6818155512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 422 MB | 627 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FRUTTI GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787576129) | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) |

## 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 |


### Tiny Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-hunter-hunt-and-explore/id6818155512)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Adventure, #132 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing outdoor adventure where you can stalk wildlife, fish in tranquil waters, and build your own hunting camp. Explore diverse low-poly environments, track animals, and bring your catches back to upgrade your base.

**Highlights:** Relaxing hunting and fishing gameplay, Dynamic weather and day-night cycle, Diverse wildlife and fishing opportunities, Camp building and upgrades, Collectible catch cards, Unlockable gear and weapons

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tracker's starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hunter's Card · first month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Frostvale expedition | $4.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Strongbox of coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Rush free?

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

### Is Tiny Hunter free?

Tiny Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gold Rush or Tiny Hunter?

Gold Rush and Tiny Hunter are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 52 and 47 ratings respectively.

### Do Gold Rush or Tiny Hunter have ads?

Both Gold Rush and Tiny Hunter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Rush or Tiny Hunter?

Gold Rush ships an update every 3 days, and Tiny Hunter daily. Most recently, Gold Rush was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tiny Hunter on October 31, 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.*