# TinyMine Idle vs The Long Descent

The clearest difference is rating: TinyMine Idle at 5.0 against The Long Descent's 4.5. TinyMine Idle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). The Long Descent's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TinyMine Idle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and The Long Descent sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TinyMine Idle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TinyMine Idle's written reviews are positive against 69% of The Long Descent's.

TinyMine Idle ships an update every 5 days, The Long Descent every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyMine Idle | The Long Descent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinymine-idle-pebble-path/id6789440594/reviews)** | [4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-long-descent/id6790550533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chad McKerlie](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789440596) | [Shai Ankori](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790550535) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (3)**

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


### The Long Descent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-long-descent/id6790550533)

Embark on an idle deep-sea adventure, piloting an exploration probe to uncover the mystery of a silent ocean. Harvest energy, discover unique species, and upgrade your vessel as you descend through increasingly challenging zones. Enjoy offline progress and optional purchases to support development.

**Highlights:** Idle deep-sea exploration, Harvest energy and upgrade ship, Discover and catalogue species, Skippable reflex minigame, Offline progress, Fully painted world

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Hull | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deep Start | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Engine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pressure Vault Crack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Season Track | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 Pearls (+55 bonus) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deep Permit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pressure Vault Crack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Pearls (+240 bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pressure Vault Crack III | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyMine Idle free?

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

### Is The Long Descent free?

The Long Descent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TinyMine Idle or The Long Descent?

TinyMine Idle is rated higher. TinyMine Idle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Long Descent averages 4.5 from 29 ratings.

### Do TinyMine Idle or The Long Descent have ads?

The Long Descent shows ads; TinyMine Idle does not.

### Which is updated more often, TinyMine Idle or The Long Descent?

TinyMine Idle ships an update every 5 days, and The Long Descent every 9 days. Most recently, TinyMine Idle was updated on October 12, 2026 and The Long Descent on October 21, 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.*