# Dig it - idle mining tycoon — Miner business simulator game

> Idle mining tycoon game where you lead cat miners to dig deep underground. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuri Barbashov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-it-idle-mining-tycoon/id927404572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuri Barbashov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444659120)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 89 App Store ratings · 546 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-it-idle-mining-tycoon/id927404572/reviews.md

## What is Dig it?

Dig it! is an addictive mixture of original gameplay and strategy.
Become a leader of cats clan of miners and discover all mysteries hidden deep below the ground!
Build your mine, dig deeper and hire new catminers.
Tired of waiting? Seems your cats are skiving? Cheer them up by simple taping and increase digging and mining!

## Key features

- Lead cat miners
- Build and expand mine
- Hire new catminers
- Tap to increase digging
- Discover underground mysteries
- Strategy gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hand of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coffer of money | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bagful of cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hand of crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coffer of crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bagful of crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of crystals | $49.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dig it?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Cute cat-themed design
- 👍 Offline gameplay
- 👍 Good way to pass time

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Music and sound issues
- ⏱️ Slow progress and long wait times
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Daily challenges not registering
- Treasure hunt rewards reduced
- Miners stopping work unexpectedly
- Inability to scroll and access upgrades

**Most requested features**

- More upgrade options and content
- Ability to mass-produce items
- Faster mining and smelting
- Cloud saving and cross-device sync

## Recent user reviews (10 of 546)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-it-idle-mining-tycoon/id927404572/reviews.md

### 3/5 — fix this game

*2026-03-01, version 1.40.2*

this game still as a few bugs

### 5/5 — Норм

*2025-09-01, version 1.39.5*

Работает нормально и даже донатить не нужно. Разве что время нужно потратить прилично

### 3/5 — over due for an update

*2025-07-23*

sometimes the game crashes and one time the game locked up

### 1/5 — Сбои

*2025-05-05, version 1.39.5*

Раньше все было прекрасно. Скачала сейчас и это жесть , ладно с этими обновлениями и новыми правилами , но то что выходишь из игры, заходишь через несколько часов, а время в игре не поменялось. Уже должно было все выплавиться и тд, ладно бы один раз был такой сбой, это уже регулярно

### 3/5 — over due for an update

*2024-12-06*

the games music sometimes cuts out

### 4/5 — Awesome game

*2024-03-10, version 1.39.5*

This game is really good.
I played it 8 years ago and now I am playing it again.

### 5/5 — I wonder if they have tasks that would be cool

*2021-08-03, version 1.39.5*

What do ya think?

### 1/5 — Разработчик Але

*2021-07-30, version 1.39.5*

Есть кто живой вообще???

### 5/5 — Как открыть «Другую шахту»

*2021-06-30, version 1.39.5*

Не могу улучшать бур.Требует 1уровень другой шахты, а как получить не понятно

### 1/5 — Без денег ничего не получится в этом приложении!

*2021-01-03, version 1.39.5*

Все за кристаллы которые стоят денег !!! Без них никуда !!!

## Frequently asked questions about Dig it

### What is Dig it - idle mining tycoon?

Dig it is an idle mining tycoon game where you lead a clan of cat miners. The game combines original gameplay with strategy, tasking players with building and expanding their mine, digging deeper, and hiring new cat miners.

### How do I increase digging speed in the game?

If your cat miners seem slow, you can cheer them up by simply tapping the screen. This action will increase their digging and mining efficiency, allowing you to progress faster.

### Is Dig it a free game?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can be used to enhance your gameplay experience or speed up progression.

### What kind of strategy is involved in Dig it?

The strategy in Dig it involves managing your cat miners, deciding where to expand your mine, and when to hire new workers. You'll need to balance resource management with active tapping to optimize your mining operations and uncover the mysteries below ground.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.40.2 — 2026-02-03

small fixes

### 1.39.5 — 2020-11-08

Fixed some bugs

### 1.39.4 — 2020-10-24

Less contracts required to upgrade the silo and idle income
More diversity of orders' requirements

### 1.39.2 — 2020-10-05

Improved performance
Decreased cooldowns for portable equipment
Now it is easier to go on an expedition several times in a row

### 1.39.1 — 2020-09-17

Added 2 new cats' skins
Cats' skins are not changing with levels and based on attributes
Fixed issue with high level silo not showing properly
More items can be produced using hammerers
The drill can go only 1m further after last opened level

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*