# Digger Machine: dig minerals — Find gold, diamonds and gems

> Arcade game for digging minerals, upgrading machines, and completing missions. (iPhone/iPad app by Dariusz Mazur.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dariusz Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/829907063)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 336 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2015-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews.md

## What is Digger Machine?

Digger Machine is an arcade game where you dig for precious and rare minerals like diamonds, gold..

Before achieving your goal, you can build bases, use items and improve your machine which will make your game easier!

*** Over 4 million downloads Worldwide! ***

Beware though, as the path in minings is filled with traps! When you finally make it to the bottom, the "Boss" will wait for you there! 

Be the best miner and drill the most rare items!
Download now and find the most valuable - Awesomite.

Features
- 50 precious types of minerals which you can sell to improve Diggy,
- 9 levels of improvements,
- 4 awesome Diggers
- 3 large underground mines - cloudy, green and ice!
- 6 actions which you can use during your journey
- relaxing but demanding gameplay
- navigation for easy searching of new or existing bases
- a lot of missions

The game is Free to play!

Visit our official webpage - http://erapidstudio.com
Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/diggermachine
Find out more about the games we make on our blog - http://erapidstudio.com/blog/

The game uses micro-transaction and have an ads.

## Key features

- Dig for 50 types of minerals
- Upgrade digging machine
- Build bases
- Navigate 3 underground mines
- Complete missions
- Use 6 special actions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Diamond Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Diamond Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Golden Diamond Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Diamond Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Good and valuable starter pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50% off - Best available sale! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Time limited custom pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Digger Machine?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Faithful recreation of classic Motherload game
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- ⏱️ Great time-killer/casual entertainment
- 💰 Reasonable monetization with minimal ads
- 🎨 Improved graphics over original
- ⚙️ Good upgrade and progression system
- 💾 Save/reload functionality on death
- 🎯 Simple but fun mechanics

**Cons**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics after initial hours
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💾 Progress deletion on death or app closure
- 📺 Ad-related issues (black screens, fake X buttons)
- ⚠️ Game-breaking gem loss bug
- 🔧 Poor optimization for newer devices (iPhone X)
- ⏳ Slower gameplay compared to original
- 🎮 Unintuitive controls and missing tooltips
- 🔄 No proper save confirmation system

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when typing feedback
- Progress deleted on death despite save system
- Black screen after watching ads for revival
- Gems consumed without unlocking base
- Player stuck in rocks with no escape
- False mineral collection notifications
- Game restart required after ad viewing
- Progress lost when closing app or locking device
- Fake X buttons on some ads
- Ad respawn option doesn't work properly

**Most requested features**

- Character customization options
- Ability to dig upward
- More levels/content
- Map feature
- Confirmation dialog for restart button
- In-app review system
- Tooltips for upgrades and features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Dig dug

*2026-07-12, version 2.9.0*

I love this game there is no equal.

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-03-12, version 2.9.0*

I use to play mother load on PC when I was a kid. But now that I see this game, which is almost similar to that game, I’m very excited to play these great features.

### 5/5 — Great at first

*2025-10-22, version 2.9.0*

Then it gets stupid, basically pay to win. Impossible to actually make progress without buying gems, you won’t find out till hours in then uninstall. Waste of time, developer is very rapey

### 1/5 — Couldn’t try…

*2025-08-30, version 2.9.0*

Had to shut it down every time an intrusive non skipplable Ad popped up. Looks good but needs a professional to design the ads properly

### 2/5 — Ads and bugs

*2025-01-10, version 2.9.0*

Too many ads, buildings can't be bought under certain circumstances. Way too many rocks and the moving rocks are the worst mechanic I have seen in an long time. Flying upwards while dozens of rocks are moving down will certainly cost one life.

### 5/5 — Just like the flash game i played lots

*2024-08-10, version 2.9.0*

Yeah!

### 5/5 — Бур

*2024-01-27, version 2.8.8*

Легендарнуя игра

### 1/5 — Gelöscht

*2023-01-22, version 2.8.6*

Gesamter Fortschritt einfach weg!

### 4/5 — It’s Motherload

*2022-08-28, version 2.7.7*

It looks like motherload the same mechanics as motherload it’s motherload. It’s basically the mobile port of motherload but just different story and music Basically only for people who have phone but potato pc
Edit: so it’s not just motherload it’s actually harder than motherload
Boulders fall and it’s more focused toward making money while providing some decent gameplay

### 5/5 — Ery good game

*2022-06-21, version 2.7.7*

I love your’s game it’s the best no internet game i ever seen

## Frequently asked questions about Digger Machine

### What is Digger Machine?

Digger Machine is an arcade game where players dig for precious minerals like gold, diamonds, and gems. The gameplay involves upgrading your digging machine, building bases, and navigating through challenging mines filled with traps and bosses.

### What are the key features of Digger Machine?

Key features include digging for 50 different types of minerals, upgrading your machine through 9 levels, using 4 distinct diggers, exploring 3 large underground mines, and employing 6 special actions during your journey. The game also offers missions and base navigation.

### Is Digger Machine free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does include micro-transactions and advertisements, which are common monetization strategies for free-to-play mobile games.

### What kind of minerals can I find?

You can dig for 50 precious types of minerals, including gold, diamonds, and gems. The most valuable mineral mentioned is Awesomite. These minerals can be sold to improve your digging machine, known as 'Diggy'.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to become the best miner by digging for the most rare and valuable items. This involves progressing through mines, overcoming obstacles like traps and bosses, and improving your digging machine to facilitate deeper and more efficient excavation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.0 — 2024-07-06

What changed:
- updated libraries
- minor bug-fixing

Thanks for playing!
Please report any issues to support@rapidgs.com

### 2.8.9 — 2024-03-13

What changed:
- updated libraries
- minor bug-fixing

Thanks for playing!
Please report any issues to support@rapidgs.com

### 2.8.8 — 2023-09-20

What changed:
- updated libraries
- minor bug-fixing

Thanks for playing!
Please report any issues to support@rapidgs.com

### 2.8.7 — 2023-08-16

What changed:
- updated libraries
- minor bug-fixing

Thanks for playing!
Please report any issues to support@rapidgs.com

### 2.8.6 — 2022-11-02

What changed:
- updated libraries
- minor bug-fixing

Thanks for playing!
Please report any issues to support@rapidgs.com

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