# PickCrafter vs Virtual Beggar

The clearest difference is ads: Virtual Beggar at none against PickCrafter's shown. Virtual Beggar also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). PickCrafter's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 77%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PickCrafter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Virtual Beggar sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PickCrafter against 4.7 for Virtual Beggar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 9.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of PickCrafter's written reviews are positive against 77% of Virtual Beggar's.

PickCrafter ships an update monthly, Virtual Beggar every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PickCrafter | Virtual Beggar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickcrafter-mining-and-crafting/id848728690/reviews)** | [4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-beggar/id922983045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 9.2K |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 76.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiveamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/848728693) | [Treetop Crew Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/851770891) |

## 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


### Virtual Beggar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-beggar/id922983045)

Tap your screen to earn coins and build a business empire. Invest in companies, customize your lifestyle with new possessions, and collect various items. Compete with friends on leaderboards and restart your journey with enhanced benefits.

**Highlights:** Tap to earn coins, Invest in companies, Customize lifestyle, Collect items, Social leaderboards, Incremental gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| 125 Virtual Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Motivator Mike | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800 Virtual Cards | $7.99 | one-time |
| 800 Virtual Cards | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2250 Virtual Cards | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Virtual Cards | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 💡 Great business simulation
- 🚀 Consistently updated
- 👍 Pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets/lost
- 🐛 Buggy ad system
- 👎 Predatory in-app purchases
- 👎 Inappropriate chat interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Screens cut off on newer devices
- Timers not working properly
- Purchases not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chat with friends
- Improve virtual card earning
- Add more business/upgrade options
- Faster worker/bus timers
- Introduce new locations/content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PickCrafter free?

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

### Is Virtual Beggar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PickCrafter or Virtual Beggar?

PickCrafter is rated higher. PickCrafter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Virtual Beggar averages 4.7 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do PickCrafter or Virtual Beggar have ads?

PickCrafter shows ads; Virtual Beggar does not.

### Which is updated more often, PickCrafter or Virtual Beggar?

PickCrafter ships an update monthly, and Virtual Beggar every 5 weeks. Most recently, PickCrafter was updated on October 23, 2026 and Virtual Beggar on October 23, 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.*