# PickCrafter vs CS GO Case Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PickCrafter at 92% against CS GO Case Simulator's 48%. PickCrafter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (14K vs 2.6K). CS GO Case Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PickCrafter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CS GO Case Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PickCrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PickCrafter has 14K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of PickCrafter's written reviews are positive against 48% of CS GO Case Simulator's.

PickCrafter ships an update monthly, CS GO Case Simulator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PickCrafter | CS GO Case Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickcrafter-mining-and-crafting/id848728690/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cs-go-case-simulator/id1168166927/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiveamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/848728693) | [Mateusz Grabowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021294777) |

## What reviewers say

### PickCrafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickcrafter-mining-and-crafting/id848728690)

An idle crafting clicker game where you tap to mine blocks, upgrade your pickaxe, and collect resources. Progress even while offline by unlocking biomes, artifacts, and abilities. Compete with friends and achieve milestones in this endless digging adventure.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Incremental upgrades, Craft and upgrade pickaxes, Mine blocks while idle or offline, Unlock biomes and artifacts, Daily rewards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Membership - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Large Chest | $0.99 | one-time |
| B & W Pickaxe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chest Pickaxe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - Pickaxe Chest | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Runic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Greater Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Runic | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buckets of Runic | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying mining experience
- 💡 Interesting biome progression
- 🎨 Minecraft-inspired visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow progression without in-app purchases
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Teleportation spell not working as intended
- Chest timers not functioning correctly
- Pickaxe abilities not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Add more biomes and bosses
- Improve the prestige system
- Allow crafting of any pickaxe
- Add more customization options


### CS GO Case Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cs-go-case-simulator/id1168166927)

Simulate opening various in-game cases, capsules, and souvenir packages to collect virtual items. Earn currency by tapping and use upgrades to enhance your chances of obtaining rare items. Track item prices directly from the Steam Market and manage your growing inventory.

**Highlights:** Case, capsule, and souvenir package opener, Tap to earn virtual currency, Item price updates from Steam Market, Inventory collection and management, Upgrade system to increase chances, Simulates Counter-Strike: Global Offensive items

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $40 Money Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Money Per Tap | $1.99 | one-time |
| $150 Money Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| $300 Money Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $800 Money Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $1800 Money Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Case (Virtual Money+StatTrak Knife+Random Skins+No Ads) | $14.99 | one-time |
| $6000 Money Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| $40000 Money Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast case opening
- 🎮 Realistic CS:GO simulation
- 💰 Ability to earn in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of transparency in item drop rates
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and IAPs
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with upgrades and item sales

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent item values after opening cases
- Upgrade purchases not properly applied
- Inability to sell items after opening them

**Requested features**

- Add sticker capsules and souvenir packages
- Implement a trading system between players
- Improve the case opening UI and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PickCrafter free?

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

### Is CS GO Case Simulator free?

CS GO Case Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PickCrafter or CS GO Case Simulator?

PickCrafter is rated higher. PickCrafter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while CS GO Case Simulator averages 3.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do PickCrafter or CS GO Case Simulator have ads?

PickCrafter shows ads; CS GO Case Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, PickCrafter or CS GO Case Simulator?

PickCrafter ships an update monthly, and CS GO Case Simulator every 4 weeks. Most recently, PickCrafter was updated on October 29, 2026 and CS GO Case Simulator 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.*