# PickCrafter vs Exploration Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PickCrafter at 92% against Exploration Lite's 61%. PickCrafter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PickCrafter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Exploration Lite sells 19 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 23K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of PickCrafter's written reviews are positive against 61% of Exploration Lite's.

PickCrafter ships an update monthly, Exploration Lite every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PickCrafter | Exploration Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickcrafter-mining-and-crafting/id848728690/reviews)** | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploration-lite/id1237389186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 797 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiveamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/848728693) | [SolverLabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402469222) |

## 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


### Exploration Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploration-lite/id1237389186)

Create and explore an infinite 3D world by building structures, mining resources, and transforming the terrain. This app offers a sandbox experience for imaginative construction and exploration.

**Highlights:** Infinite 3D environment, Build bases, castles, kingdoms, Mine resources, Destroy and transform terrain, Save world progress, Block crafting

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pack of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Light Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Massive Pack of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golden Chest of Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Bank of Coins | $16.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $20.99 | one-time |
| Treasury of Coins | $41.99 | one-time |
| Bank of Gems | $41.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good alternative for Minecraft
- 👍 Blocky, fun, and creative
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 I love this game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Disappearing builds and maps
- 🔒 Lack of moderation and inappropriate content
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnection issues and inability to play in offline/single-player mode
- Disappearing builds and maps
- Glitches and bugs with block placement and interactions

**Requested features**

- Add beds, furniture, animals, and more interactive elements
- Implement different realms like Nether and End
- Add more blocks, items, and crafting options
- Improve save/load functionality for builds
- Implement better chat filtering and moderation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PickCrafter free?

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

### Is Exploration Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PickCrafter or Exploration Lite?

PickCrafter is rated higher. PickCrafter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Exploration Lite averages 4.5 from 23K ratings.

### Do PickCrafter or Exploration Lite have ads?

Both PickCrafter and Exploration Lite show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PickCrafter or Exploration Lite?

PickCrafter ships an update monthly, and Exploration Lite every 6 weeks. Most recently, PickCrafter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Exploration Lite on October 30, 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.*