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Shakes and Fidget vs Miners Settlement

Shakes and Fidget 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Miners Settlement
Miners Settlement 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75

Miners Settlement has a higher lifetime rating and offers a more engaging, active RPG experience, despite significant stability issues, while Shakes and Fidget is a more passive, idle RPG that suffers from a perceived pay-to-win model and recent UI complaints.

Full reviews: Shakes and Fidget · Miners Settlement

Miners Settlement generally receives higher praise for its engaging RPG elements and active community, though it's plagued by frequent crashes and bugs. Shakes and Fidget, while appreciated for its long-standing presence and idle gameplay, faces criticism for its pay-to-win mechanics and a recent, unpopular UI overhaul.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Miners SettlementR2R6R9R24
Shakes and Fidget Shakes and Fidget is described as a 'fun and chill' idle RPG with an interesting concept that doesn't require constant attention, allowing for short or longer sessions R2R6. However, some users find the gameplay repetitive and boring, with slow progression and long waits for 'fun stuff' like running a fortress R9R24R28. The game has a 'build your fortress and forces' style with RPG elements R6.
Miners Settlement Miners Settlement is praised as a 'phenomenal' RPG where players collect materials, craft weapons, and engage in JRPG-style storytelling . It offers options for auto-gathering resources or active participation . Some users enjoy the sandbox elements, like building castles and slaying goblins . However, the game can feel overwhelming at the start with many tasks thrown at once, and travel can be tedious without using specific items .
Ease of Use and Interface tieR4R7R13R28
Shakes and Fidget Many long-time Shakes and Fidget players are frustrated with a recent interface update, finding it difficult to navigate and requesting the old UI be restored R7R53. New players also struggle with the interface and tutorial, leading to frustration and game deletion R4R28. There are also reports of UI display issues on specific devices like the iPad Pro R13.
Miners Settlement Miners Settlement's UI is criticized for being bad, with an 'X' button placement issue in portrait mode and cluttered monetary options in landscape mode R74. Text can be too small in landscape view, and the field of view too tight in portrait . Some users find the initial experience overwhelming with too much information at once .
Reliability and Performance edge: Shakes and FidgetR19R25R34R42
Shakes and Fidget Shakes and Fidget users report frequent crashes, with some unable to get past character creation or experiencing crashes every minute R19R34. Issues also include the game not loading past a certain percentage or being slow after updates R25R42.
Miners Settlement Miners Settlement is severely hampered by constant crashing, with many users reporting the game crashes within seconds of starting, during character creation, or after only a few minutes of gameplay R61R63R67R74. Some users mention the game was more stable in the past .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR6R10R12R15
Shakes and Fidget Shakes and Fidget is widely criticized as 'pay to win' or 'pay to compete,' with users feeling forced to buy 'mushrooms' to progress or avoid excessive ads R10R12R15R22. Free players face slow gold making, limited daily play, and a need to watch many ads for tokens R6R10R15.
Miners Settlement Miners Settlement is a free-to-play game with in-app purchases. Some users appreciate that it has 'no ads' , but others note a monthly subscription is required for all benefits . There are reports of purchased items not being received after payment, especially when inventory is full . The game is described as 'grindy,' requiring significant time to collect resources even with ad boosts .
Support and Community edge: Miners SettlementR1R21R29R32
Shakes and Fidget Shakes and Fidget has some complaints about 'rude customer service' . There are requests for specific language support R1R29 and a global chat feature R32. Developers are noted for 'always adding something new' R21.
Miners Settlement Miners Settlement's support is generally responsive, with developers getting back to users within a few days and compensating for lost items . However, some users report the in-game support button doesn't work , and there are instances of accounts being suspended without clear reason or reimbursement for lost items . The in-game chat is noted as active .
Pick Shakes and Fidget if

you prefer a more passive, idle RPG experience that you can pick up for short or long sessions, and you are either a long-time player comfortable with the game's mechanics or willing to tolerate a 'pay-to-compete' model R6.

Pick Miners Settlement if

you enjoy active RPGs with crafting, resource gathering, and base-building elements, appreciate responsive customer support, and are willing to overlook frequent game crashes and potential pay-to-progress elements .

Evidence note: Miners Settlement has a significantly higher number of ratings, which might skew its lifetime average higher despite numerous recent negative reviews about crashes. Shakes and Fidget's recent negative reviews heavily focus on UI changes and stability, potentially impacting its lifetime average more due to a smaller total review count.

Frequently asked

Does Shakes and Fidget require real money to play effectively?
Yes, many users report that Shakes and Fidget operates on a 'pay to win' or 'pay to compete' model, where purchasing 'mushrooms' is often necessary to progress efficiently, avoid excessive ads, or keep up with other players R10R12R15R22.
Are there frequent crashes in Miners Settlement?
Yes, Miners Settlement is widely reported to suffer from constant and frequent crashes, with many users unable to even create a character or play for more than a few minutes without the game closing R61R63R67R74.
What are the main complaints about Shakes and Fidget's interface?
The main complaints about Shakes and Fidget's interface revolve around a recent update that many long-time players find confusing and difficult to navigate, leading to requests for the old interface to be restored R7R53. New players also struggle with the tutorial and overall UI, finding it unintuitive R4R28.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Shakes and Fidget 5/5 · US 🍄‍🟫: Fun and chill!
  2. [R6] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Interesting: Cool game. Interesting concept. It adds in a twist to your stereotypical “build your fortress and forces” style games. It adds an element of interesting RPG. It’s not super strenuous and doesn’t require CONSTANT attention. It’s definitely worth a try just to see some of the quests and try out the cool classes. However, gold making is absolutely terrible. It’s slow and painstaking. It
  3. [R9] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Ok but could be better: Is an ok game for when you are bored, in my opinion they make you wait to long for the fun stuff like running your fortress and such
  4. [R24] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Great Art!: I find gameplay rather repetitive and boring though.
  5. [R4] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Tutorial: Literally couldn't figure out the interface and start the game. I got to create a character and then got stuck not knowing what the heck to do. Game deleted after getting too frustrated.
  6. [R7] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Bring back the old interface: I’ve played shakes and fidget for years, and was very comfortable with the old interface. The new interface installed today and I’ve too much time trying to figure it out, and can’t find my way through it. Please give an option for the old interface.
  7. [R13] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US UI doesnt match on iPad Pro 12.9”: It’s somehow zoomed in with the left navigation menu barely visible on the left. It seems to be only on landscape mode as portrait mode is fine (although that’s just an blown-up phone resolution) Disappointing I can’t use my account on my ipad and have to revert to my iphone. please fix.
  8. [R28] Shakes and Fidget 2/5 · US Poor UI: Voice acting and incredible art were the best part of the whole game and the good qualities immediately stop there. UI felt unfinished and very unintuitive. 4 different clicks then a drag and drop to equip an item is excessive. Coins are in decimal points for...some reason? Immediately time gated. Most of my time was spent doing something else on other apps while my character did 1-3 minu
  9. [R19] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Frequently crashes: Not worth my time if it crashes every minute or so
  10. [R25] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Download bug: I download the game then I’m stuck on main screen with blue bar not loading. Can’t even try the game out :/ .
  11. [R34] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Unplayable: Crashes instantaneously. Can’t even get past character selection screen. Supposedly compatible with my phone. So that can’t be a problem. It’s a shame though. Because I play this game on my PC.
  12. [R42] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · GB Game crashing and its not snooth enough: Since last update game was running perfect and smooth. After update game is very slow, sometimes cannot even open it. Any other games runs on my device perfect (iPhone Xs)
  13. [R10] Shakes and Fidget 2/5 · US Game goes downhill fast: Old players on new servers run loops around the new guys. They level at four times the speed. On the other end for your free spins you have to watch 1 ad for 3 tokens. You need 200 tokens a day so that’s 66 ads a day. The only way to avoid ads for that is to buy mushrooms. Arguably you can skip the wheel. But it gives you exp/money/items and rarely mushrooms(this games ge
  14. [R12] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Review: Like all other games in order to get levels you end up paying
  15. [R15] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Need to pay to play: It’s good but I hate the fact I can only play a couple of games a day because you are required to buy mushrooms. I hate games that forces you to buy. I would rather pay money to games that you can play and not worry about purchasing anything in order to play. Watching videos don’t even reward anything...
  16. [R1] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Hmm: Where is no Russian language, although it is stated in the description
  17. [R21] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Always Improving: The game's developers always add something new :))
  18. [R29] Shakes and Fidget 5/5 · US Please officially restore Chinese. Thank you: Please officially restore Chinese. Thank you🤝
  19. [R32] Shakes and Fidget 5/5 · US Awesome game: I just wish there was a global chat that everyone can talk to
  20. [R22] Shakes and Fidget 2/5 · US Cool looking graphics: The game looks interesting; the illustration is fun and inviting. The game play is slow and if you don’t spend money, you’ll probably lose interest pretty quickly. I want to play this game, but I very quickly run out of things I can do. So I have to play something else.
  21. [R61] Miners Settlement 1/5 · US Broken game: Welcome to 7 seconds the game where you can download the game then 3 additional Mb just to have the game crash within 10 seconds of character creation every time!
  22. [R63] Miners Settlement 3/5 · US App crashes way too often: I’m addicted to the game but I keep getting annoyingly kicked out randomly and have to reload the app and trek the whole way back again.
  23. [R67] Miners Settlement 2/5 · US Was fav game: Keeps crashing. I’ll update the review soon
  24. [R74] Miners Settlement 4/5 · US Lovely but crashes a lot: I love the game but I do have a few complaints: the game will just crash if you are on it for more than 20 minutes and fighting something or performing a task that needs processing power, there's no button to hide all the monetary options of buying things on the left and it can clutter the screen quite a bit especially when trying to tap with all your fingers, you don't s
  25. [R53] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · GB UI: Please change the ui back. Listen to your community who are playing this game 10+ years.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store