# Needle In A Haystack Simulator

> Find the needle in 5,000,000 pieces of hay. The ultimate haystack simulator!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akogames.NeedleInAHaystackSimulator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akogames.NeedleInAHaystackSimulator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.akogames.NeedleInAHaystackSimulator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AKO LTD GAMES
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 31,236
- **Rating:** 2.34 / 5 (210 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-10
- **First published:** 2026-09-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 314 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-11-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akogames.NeedleInAHaystackSimulator)
- **Website:** [https://oldmarketsimulators.web.app](https://oldmarketsimulators.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/19930f7a-a464-4094-a571-8a0294ab7314](https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/19930f7a-a464-4094-a571-8a0294ab7314)

## Description

Take on the classic impossible task in **Needle In A Haystack Simulator**: find one needle hidden among 5,000,000 pieces of hay. Grab, move, dig through, and toss aside physics-based hay as you search, with hidden valuables to uncover and sell.

Use your earnings to unlock tools and upgrades, or choose Pure Mode for a tool-free challenge. You can also search the same haystack online with friends. Play at your own pace with relaxing, timer-free gameplay.

## Rankings

- #351,217 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_ID`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.akogames.NeedleInAHaystackSimulator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the Needle In A Haystack Simulator addictive and see potential, especially for players without gaming PCs. However, many report the game freezing at 74% during loading, making it unplayable for some. Frequent complaints include excessive ads with no ad-free purchase option, and broken features such as the missing TURN button, malfunctioning bucket and hay tools, and clunky controls. Several users say they will stop playing or switch to alternatives until these issues are fixed.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging gameplay
- Brings the PC game to mobile for players without gaming PCs
- Has potential with a good base game

### Cons

- Game freezes or gets stuck at the 74% loading screen
- Excessive ads with no ad-free purchase option
- Broken or non-functional features such as the TURN button, bucket mechanics, and hay tools
- Clunky controls relying on mouse-style buttons

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akogames.NeedleInAHaystackSimulator)