# AEON vs TinyMine Idle

The clearest difference is ads: TinyMine Idle at none against AEON's shown. TinyMine Idle also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 5). AEON's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AEON sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TinyMine Idle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AEON holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TinyMine Idle has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AEON ships an update weekly, TinyMine Idle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AEON | TinyMine Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeon-idle-universe/id6788979247/reviews)** | [4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinymine-idle-pebble-path/id6789440594/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jung Gil Seo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772193598) | [Chad McKerlie](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789440596) |

## What reviewers say

### AEON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeon-idle-universe/id6788979247)

Create and expand your own universe from scattered dust to vast galaxies. Experience cosmic evolution with realistic physics, unlock new laws, and witness civilizations rise and fall. This meditative idle game offers a relaxing journey through the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Universe creation from dust to observable universe, Realistic N-body physics simulation, Unlockable laws and content via discovery tree, Life and civilization simulation, Offline progress and notifications, Constellation discovery and rare cosmic wonders

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator's Mark | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 AEON free?

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

### Is TinyMine Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AEON or TinyMine Idle?

AEON is rated higher. AEON averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TinyMine Idle averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do AEON or TinyMine Idle have ads?

AEON shows ads; TinyMine Idle does not.

### Which is updated more often, AEON or TinyMine Idle?

AEON ships an update weekly, and TinyMine Idle every 6 days. Most recently, AEON was updated on October 25, 2026 and TinyMine Idle 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.*