# Mars Miner

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id457264709](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id457264709)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id457264709`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tuna Bowl Software LLC
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (246 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.8
- **Last updated:** 2016-02-12
- **First published:** 2011-10-14
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mars-miner/id457264709)
- **Website:** [http://www.tunabowlsoftware.com/Mars\_Miner.php](http://www.tunabowlsoftware.com/Mars_Miner.php)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/7774579](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/7774579)

## Description

Mars Miner is a strategy Chrome extension that plunges you into a sci-fi mining adventure. You've been kidnapped by the Mars Corp and forced to hunt for artifact pieces buried deep beneath the Martian surface. Mine, build, and upgrade your way toward freedom, with randomly generated mines, valuable gems and ores to sell, and a shop full of gear to help you dig deeper.

Every run is different, and the Lite version keeps your save data intact as you explore upgrades and gear. The full game can be unlocked via an in-app purchase. For ideas or feedback, contact support@tunabowlsoftware.com.

## Rankings

- #97,652 — Overall
- #22 — minecrosoft
- #24 — software
- #79 — planet

## Review summary

Mars Miner is a nostalgic, simple, and engaging mining-style game that many players find addictive and charming, with solid visuals and atmosphere. However, recurring issues dampen the experience: progression is often gated behind paid upgrades, and users report inconsistent delivery of the full game; data persistence problems include lost saves and purchases when changing devices; glitches can burst currency or shorten playtime; and ad-supported variants can interrupt the flow. Overall, it's a beloved time-killer with caveats around purchases, persistence, and balance.

### Pros

- Nostalgic charm and timeless feel; players frequently mention fondness for the game.
- Simple, addictive mining-style gameplay that's easy to pick up and a solid casual time-killer.
- Positive audio-visuals and atmosphere (mining sounds, ambient effects, and graphics).
- Paid full-version upgrade is considered worth it by some players.

### Cons

- Paywalls and gating progress behind the full version, with reports of inconsistent delivery after purchase.
- Data persistence issues: progress can be lost and purchases may not transfer when changing devices.
- Glitches or exploits that inflate currency or disrupt game balance.
- Ads presence or ad-supported progression in some versions.\]
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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id457264709)