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Idle Zombie Miner vs Idle Supermarket Tycoon

Idle Zombie Miner 4.4★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Idle Supermarket Tycoon
Idle Supermarket Tycoon 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65

Idle Supermarket Tycoon is generally a more stable and less misleading game, despite recent updates causing frustration for long-term players, while Idle Zombie Miner suffers from pervasive issues with misleading advertising and frequent crashing.

Full reviews: Idle Zombie Miner · Idle Supermarket Tycoon

Idle Supermarket Tycoon offers a more consistent gameplay experience, though recent updates have alienated some long-time users by changing core mechanics and introducing paywalls. Idle Zombie Miner, despite some positive feedback on its core gameplay, is plagued by false advertising and severe stability problems, with many users unable to even open the app.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Idle Supermarket TycoonR1R6R12R13
Idle Zombie Miner Many users of Idle Zombie Miner feel the game is fun and addictive, offering upgrades and zombie combinations . However, a significant number of players are disappointed because the actual gameplay does not match the advertised previews, which often show bulldozer driving or gem pushing that isn't present in the game R1R6R12R13. Some also find the game repetitive and grindy, especially in later mines .
Idle Supermarket Tycoon Idle Supermarket Tycoon is praised for being fun and addictive, with some users loving recent updates that introduced new mechanics and graphics . However, many long-term players express strong dissatisfaction with recent updates that changed the game's core, removed previous features, and introduced manager-based progression that feels like a paywall R68R69R70R72. Users also complain about slow progression in later stages .
Ease of Use and Reliability tieR2R3R4R7
Idle Zombie Miner Idle Zombie Miner has severe reliability issues, with numerous recent reviews stating the game crashes, freezes, or fails to load after updates R2R3R4R7. Some users report losing progress after reinstalling due to these issues . There are also complaints about crowded screen icons R11 and issues with in-app purchases not processing .
Idle Supermarket Tycoon Idle Supermarket Tycoon also experiences bugs and glitches, including freezing, crashing, and issues with tutorial progression . Some users report problems with manager pack timers being inaccurate and event rewards not being received . A significant number of players report losing progress or being forced to restart after updates or glitches .
Price and Value (Free + IAP) tieR11R18R23R28
Idle Zombie Miner Idle Zombie Miner is a free game with in-app purchases and ads. While some users find the ad-free version worth purchasing R11, others complain about constant ad bombardment and forced store visits R18R28. There are also complaints that the game pushes microtransactions heavily, making progress difficult without spending money, especially in later stages R23R28.
Idle Supermarket Tycoon Idle Supermarket Tycoon is also free with IAPs and ads. Many users find the game becomes a 'pay to play' experience, especially with the new manager system, which requires spending real money or watching many ads to progress R68R70. Users who purchased the 'no ads' feature sometimes still feel progression is too slow without further spending . Ads are also a frequent complaint, with some finding them too numerous or intrusive .
Support tieR14R52R70R73
Idle Zombie Miner One user reported positive interaction with support for a loading issue, where they were given troubleshooting steps that eventually worked R14. However, other users who experienced similar loading problems felt the developers did not know or care about their app's non-functionality R52.
Idle Supermarket Tycoon There is limited direct feedback on support for Idle Supermarket Tycoon. Some users express frustration with the lack of updates R73 or the impact of updates R70, suggesting a disconnect between player experience and developer actions. One user reported an unauthorized charge .
Pick Idle Zombie Miner if

you enjoy idle mining games and are willing to overlook significant issues with misleading advertising and frequent app crashes, or if you're lucky enough not to experience the loading bugs .

Pick Idle Supermarket Tycoon if

you are looking for an idle tycoon game with a supermarket theme and are open to the current game mechanics, even if they involve a slower progression or manager-based paywalls .

Evidence note: Idle Zombie Miner's lifetime rating is lower, and recent reviews are heavily skewed negative due to pervasive crashing issues and misleading advertising. Idle Supermarket Tycoon has a higher lifetime rating, but recent negative reviews highlight significant frustration with game-changing updates and perceived paywalls.

Frequently asked

Are the advertisements for Idle Zombie Miner accurate?
No, many users report that the advertisements and preview pictures for Idle Zombie Miner are highly misleading and do not reflect the actual gameplay, often showing features like driving bulldozers or pushing gems that are not present in the game R1R6R10R12.
Does Idle Zombie Miner have crashing or loading issues?
Yes, many users of Idle Zombie Miner report significant problems with the game crashing, freezing, or getting stuck on the loading screen, especially after recent updates R2R3R4R7.
Have recent updates changed Idle Supermarket Tycoon significantly?
Yes, recent updates to Idle Supermarket Tycoon have drastically changed the game, introducing new mechanics like managers that many long-term players dislike, leading to complaints about progression being paywalled and the game losing its original appeal R68R69R70R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Idle Zombie Miner 1/5 · US Eh: I like the game but the preview pictures and the ad video is nothing like the game itself . I’ve yet to encounter the little truck to move the gold around and stuff
  2. [R6] Idle Zombie Miner 3/5 · US Not what the preview looks like: Ok game to keep you busy. It’s nothing like the preview on the Apple platforms. Not sure about android.
  3. [R12] Idle Zombie Miner 3/5 · US Not as pictured: The pictures of the game in the App Store show your character pushing gems into collectors. That is not at all what the same is. Very misleading advertising. The digging is okay, but not what I downloaded for. Just represent the game you made.
  4. [R13] Idle Zombie Miner 1/5 · US Not as advertised: I wanted to drive the bulldozer and clear areas. Played for hours and the gameplay was completely different. Bait and switch.
  5. [R2] Idle Zombie Miner 4/5 · US Game not loading: I love playing this game but there was a recent up date and since then I have not been able to open the app. Want to keep playing but I dont want to have to start over.
  6. [R3] Idle Zombie Miner 3/5 · US Update: Game now not opening up. Crashes when trying to open since update this afternoon.
  7. [R4] Idle Zombie Miner 1/5 · US Can’t play on my iPhone 8: Why can’t I play on my iPhone 8 anymore..I loved the game and have spent lots of money and now I get a new update and I can’t play ..it just sucks
  8. [R7] Idle Zombie Miner 1/5 · US Game Crashes: Game just had an update 2 days ago and since then the game won’t load.
  9. [R11] Idle Zombie Miner 4/5 · US My new favorite: So I love this game but it needs some tweaks. The icons around the screen are too far towards the center and make it look crowded. They need to be spaced further out around the screen so the center play zone is better seen. My apple pen still isn’t working completely but I’m sure it’ll get there. In the meantime, it’s worth purchasing the ad free version. I play the idle goblin mi
  10. [R18] Idle Zombie Miner 3/5 · US Could be 5 stars if…: My current complaint is how daily they try to force me to go to their STORE to spend more money, the stupid notification icon will not go away in the chest menu until you go to their god forsaken website and cycle back. I don’t know if it’s the devs goal to chase everyone off the game, but man they have stupid annoying things that force you into a purchase menu. I’m hopin
  11. [R23] Idle Zombie Miner 5/5 · US No long term support: Don’t bother playing for too long. They Want early whales who will spend money. The gameplay and bonus games and side quests in late mines are impossible to achieve even when played very consistently. I’ve spent a few hundred over the last couple years and they screw you.big time in the late mines
  12. [R28] Idle Zombie Miner 1/5 · US Don’t waste your time: Constant bombardment for micro transactions and ads. No matter how much money you spend, the bar keeps getting raised for more spending. There is nothing fun about this game. The RNG is not even RNG and is structured as such to make you want to spend more money to avoid ridiculous wait timers. There is no strategy and I’m convinced you are not even playing to compete with re
  13. [R14] Idle Zombie Miner 5/5 · US Not loading: Update: Emailed support to get some help. Tried mobile data vs WiFi. That didn't work. Once I powered off my iPad and powered it back on the game loaded. I did have to do that a couple times everytime I opened the app. Support was nice. Game has been stuck on the loading screen for several days now. Please fix!
  14. [R52] Idle Zombie Miner 1/5 · US No longer functional: As of June 23 2026, this app is no longer functioning on iPhone, iOS Update 26.5 I actually waited up until about 25 minutes, almost 30 for this app to finally load in. It never did, and hasn’t been able to, for at least 3 days. Uninstalling and reinstalling did nothing. Hope to play it again someday, but as of right now the devs do not seem to know or care that their app
  15. [R70] Idle Supermarket Tycoon 1/5 · US Update Sucks: The new update adds hard cash time gates, just avoid, wish I hadn’t ever spent a penny on this garbage.
  16. [R73] Idle Supermarket Tycoon 1/5 · US It’s been 2 years: Where are the updates? This new update is so stupid and when you’re maxed out it’s almost impossible to continue anymore. Update your app more often.
  17. [R10] Idle Zombie Miner 1/5 · US Don’t download. They lied about the marketing.: The game preview and ads are a completely different game. Just another data scraping app that sucks
  18. [R68] Idle Supermarket Tycoon 4/5 · US PAYWALL OF DOOM: i love this game but the fact that i cannot progress without upgrading my managers is annoying. i have the pass maxed out but it isn’t enough because there is no infinite track
  19. [R69] Idle Supermarket Tycoon 3/5 · US Great game but…: This is a fantastic game to pass the time, however I do not like how my manager cards reset and do not stay leveled up when I move to a bigger supermarket. It is very rare to get the upgrade upgrade tokens especially because if you watch the ads for new management cards you only get 20-30 and most of the new supermarkets require lvl 4-6 to automate. It’s incredibly slow.
  20. [R72] Idle Supermarket Tycoon 3/5 · US Love the new version. But miss the old one: I miss the old version of this game where you had a ton of different departments and now you only get 5 and that’s some I deeply miss

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