# The Detonator: Blast & Mine

> MineRush: Explosive Adventures

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1643897296](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1643897296)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1643897296`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lootcopter Inc
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (6,034 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2022-12-13
- **Size:** 447 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-detonator-blast-mine/id1643897296)
- **Website:** [http://lootcopter.com](http://lootcopter.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://lootcopter.com](http://lootcopter.com/)

## Description

**The Detonator: Blast & Mine** is an action-packed mining adventure where you blast through the Earth’s depths, uncover valuable minerals, and grow your mining fortune. Use explosive bombs to discover rare gems, metals, and resources, then sell your finds to expand your operation.

Explore hundreds of mineral types, unlock and upgrade more than 50 special bombs, create massive explosions, and progress deeper underground. With achievements, global leaderboards, regular updates, and simple controls, The Detonator delivers an engaging mining game for players who enjoy exploration, upgrades, collecting, and explosive action.

## Rankings

- #23,466 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, the Detonator blends a simple, satisfying digging and detonation loop with quick-session appeal, and many players praise the core gameplay and accessibility. However, a recurring chorus of reviews points to a problematic experience dominated by intrusive ads, stability bugs, and a lack of meaningful long-term progression. Some players also report IAP issues (ads after purchasing, incorrect prices) and control quirks. The game can be enjoyable and addictive in short bursts, but its monetization, stability, and content gaps mean many players abandon it after the early hours.

### Pros

- Fun and satisfying core gameplay
- Great for quick play sessions
- Simple yet engaging concept with a dig/boom mechanic
- Appealing digging/mining motif

### Cons

- Excessive or intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, including forced ads and ads after purchases
- Bugs and stability issues such as crashes, freezes, and ad glitches
- Limited post-launch content and short endgame progression; many levels feel capped quickly
- Monetization and IAP issues (promises not delivered, ads despite 'no ads', incorrect prices)
- Control/UX issues (problematic joystick or controls)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1643897296)