# PickCrafter vs ClickCraft

The clearest difference is ads: ClickCraft at none against PickCrafter's shown. ClickCraft also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). PickCrafter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 2.6K). On price, rating, 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 ClickCraft sells 10 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 ClickCraft. 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 are what separate them: 92% of PickCrafter's written reviews are positive against 83% of ClickCraft's.

PickCrafter ships an update monthly, ClickCraft every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PickCrafter | ClickCraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickcrafter-mining-and-crafting/id848728690/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clickcraft-pocket-mining/id955297836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 83.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 42 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) | [Ben Soohoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/852215292) |

## 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


### ClickCraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clickcraft-pocket-mining/id955297836)

Tap or shake your device to mine resources and collect them. Upgrade your tools and unlock enchantments to mine even faster, even without touching your screen. Compete with others on the global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Tap or shake to mine resources, Upgrade tools for faster mining, Unlock enchantments for automatic mining, Cycle through 5 different tools, Block selection and inventory tracking, Unlockable upgrades and powerups, GameCenter enabled leaderboard

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Upgrade Coupon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Burst Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Upgrade Coupons | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2x Multiplier Forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| Teleporter Gun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Saber Master | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Upgrade Coupons | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3x Multiplier Forever | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5x Multiplier Forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 Satisfying progression system
- 🎨 Appealing visual style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear or unlabeled UI elements
- 🔋 Excessive ad frequency disrupting gameplay
- 💰 In-app purchases seem overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade requirements not working as expected
- Visual glitches with tool appearances

**Requested features**

- More content and tool upgrades
- Offline progress or idle mode
- Improved accessibility features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PickCrafter free?

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

### Is ClickCraft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PickCrafter or ClickCraft?

PickCrafter is rated higher. PickCrafter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ClickCraft averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do PickCrafter or ClickCraft have ads?

PickCrafter shows ads; ClickCraft does not.

### Which is updated more often, PickCrafter or ClickCraft?

PickCrafter ships an update monthly, and ClickCraft every 2 months. Most recently, PickCrafter was updated on November 10, 2026 and ClickCraft on November 11, 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.*