Comparison

Zone Sweeper vs Hamster Miner

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

Head to head
About

Zone Sweeper

Features
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Zone Sweeper is a fast RPG of short runs, hand-picked stats, and levels that explode in a single fight. HOW IT PLAYS โ€ข Walk a risk-colored zone grid โ€” blue is safe, red is deadly โ€ข Auto-battle resolves hits with crits, combos, and AGI extras โ€ข Allocate HP / ATK / DEF / AGI / LUK yourself (or auto-balance) โ€ข Clear each themeโ€™s Main Boss for skill points and the next portal โ€ข Equip across 11 gear slots; shop and bag carry across runs โ€ข Lab research ticks in real time โ€” even while the app is closed โ€ข Optional Store: buy gem packs; spend gems on combat/Drop/Gold buffs, BP, and gold โ€ข Optional rewarded ads for small gem/BP rewards Built for quick sessions: push your best level, die or finish the battle cap, then go again. โ€ข Terms of Use (EULA): https://missroot.com/zone-sweeper/tos โ€ข Privacy Policy: https://missroot.com/zone-sweeper/privacy

About

Hamster Miner

An idle mining RPG where cute hamsters automatically blast through rocks with upgraded weapons. Merge weapons, collect pets, and use rebirths for permanent upgrades to delve deeper into mines.

Highlights
  • Automatic hamster mining
  • Weapon merging system
  • Permanent upgrade system
  • Pet collection and merging
  • Idle progression
  • Boss battles
Features
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Small hamsters. Serious firepower. Hamster Miner is an idle mining RPG where cute hamsters blast through rock to reach deeper underground. Equip guns, merge weapons, and turn steady upgrades into satisfying breakthroughs. 1. Let your hamsters do the shooting - Your mining crew fires automatically. Break through rocks, take on bosses, and descend into deeper mines without complicated controls. 2. Merge your way to stronger weapons - Combine two weapons of the same tier to get one from the next tier. Discover piercing shots, explosive attacks, and new ways to power through the mine. 3. Turn upgrades into breakthroughs - Boost attack power and attack speed to break rocks faster. Return to a tough stretch with more firepower and feel the difference as your hamsters push through. 4. Rebirth and grow stronger - Spend rebirth points on permanent upgrades. Start a new run with a stronger foundation and challenge the depths that stopped you before. 5. Build a collection that helps you grow - Collect, merge, and equip pets to support your mining progress. Merge flowers in your garden and collect museum exhibits for more ways to grow stronger. 6. Pick up where you left off - Check your progress and rewards from your time away, then continue toward your next mining milestone. Cute hamsters, stronger weapons, and another layer of rock to break. How deep will your crew go?

Screenshots

Zone Sweeper4 screens
Hamster Miner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zone Sweeper at none against Hamster Miner's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Zone Sweeper sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Hamster Miner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Zone Sweeper versus Hamster Miner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZone SweeperHamster Miner
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size110 MB611 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHyunsoo LeeYu Gyeom Kim

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Zone Sweeper

Subscriptions1
  • Boost+ Monthly$5.991 Month
One-time6
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • 500 Gems$4.99
  • 1000 Gems$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 2000 Gems$19.99
  • 3900 Gems$38.99
  • 5900 Gems$58.99
10 purchases

Hamster Miner

One-time10
  • Dia 240$1.99
  • Remove Ad Basic$2.99
  • Dia 600$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Auto Upgrade$6.99
  • Permanent Buff Package$6.99
  • Dia 1500$9.99
  • Remove Ad Pro$9.99
  • Dia 3500$19.99
  • Dia 8000$49.99
  • Diamond Bomb Package$49.99

Questions

Is Zone Sweeper free?
Zone Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hamster Miner free?
Hamster Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zone Sweeper or Hamster Miner have ads?
Hamster Miner shows ads; Zone Sweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Zone Sweeper or Hamster Miner?
Zone Sweeper ships an update every 2 days, and Hamster Miner every 2 days. Most recently, Zone Sweeper was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hamster Miner on October 16, 2026.

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