# Egg, Inc. vs Mining Inc.

Egg, Inc. and Mining Inc. both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Egg, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Mining Inc.'s. Egg, Inc. also leads on ratings volume (560K vs 14K) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Egg, Inc. sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Mining Inc. sells 9 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 Egg, Inc. against 4.7 for Mining Inc.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Egg, Inc. has 560K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Egg, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Mining Inc.'s.

Egg, Inc. ships an update every 11 days, Mining Inc. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Egg, Inc. | Mining Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (560K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-inc/id993492744/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-inc/id1507179024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **560K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 426 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Auxbrain, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302520821) | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) |

## What reviewers say

### Egg, Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-inc/id993492744)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Strategy, #72 Top Free · Simulation, #82 Top Grossing · Simulation, #102 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Build the most advanced egg farm by hatching chickens, constructing hen houses, and researching new technologies. This incremental simulation game offers a unique blend of casual play and strategic depth, with a focus on resource management and emergent gameplay.

**Highlights:** Hatch chickens and build hen houses, Hire drivers and commission research, Incremental gameplay with simulation elements, Dozens of research items and missions, Nested Prestige system, 3D graphics with pixel perfect UI, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Egg, Inc. ULTRA | $3.99 | per month |
| Egg, Inc. ULTRA Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Break Open Piggy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Stacks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Golden Eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crack open Piggy | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Roll | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pallet of Golden Eggs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Permit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Value Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Golden Eggs | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Fast progression in early game
- 🔓 No forced ads, optional ads for rewards
- 💰 Generous with in-game currency (golden eggs)
- 🐓 Cute chicken graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow progression in later stages
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for boosts
- 🤯 Frustrating co-op contracts due to inactive players
- 🔒 Limiting free features like silo capacity
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Drones not registering hits
- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Progress loss after device change or prestige

**Requested features**

- Ability to kick inactive co-op members
- More solo contract options
- Bulk recycling for artifacts
- Increased silo capacity for free players
- Zoom in/out functionality for farm view


### Mining Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-inc/id1507179024)

Build and manage a vast mining empire, from gold to rare gemstones. Upgrade your facilities, hire skilled managers, and collect unique boosters to maximize your production and become a trillionaire tycoon. Complete challenging quests to unlock new content and expand your operations.

**Highlights:** Discover diverse mining environments, Uncover precious gemstones like diamonds and rubies, Improve production with building upgrades, Hire and assign skilled managers, Collect unique boosters for faster growth, Complete challenging quests

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legendary chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Leap | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 No forced ads or pay-to-win mechanics
- 💡 Ability to earn premium currency through gameplay
- 👍 Decent graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including game crashes and progress resets
- ⏱️ Slow progression due to daily bonus requirements
- 🔒 Lack of cloud save support leading to data loss
- ⚠️ Concerns about abandoned development

**Reported bugs**

- Rank up requirements not working as intended
- Diamond mine capacity not calculating correctly
- Managers not dropping as expected
- Upgrade buttons becoming locked after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content beyond rank 30
- Improve the diamond mine mechanics and balance
- Introduce new mine types (e.g., silver, ruby)
- Allow managers for the underground mine


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Egg, Inc. free?

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

### Is Mining Inc. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Egg, Inc. or Mining Inc.?

Egg, Inc. is rated higher. Egg, Inc. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 560K ratings, while Mining Inc. averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Egg, Inc. or Mining Inc. have ads?

Both Egg, Inc. and Mining Inc. show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Egg, Inc. or Mining Inc.?

Egg, Inc. ships an update every 11 days, and Mining Inc. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Egg, Inc. was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mining Inc. on September 23, 2026.

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