# Drill Master — Collect the treasure! > Satisfying dirt-drilling and gem-collecting game with drill upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Kwalee Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drill-master/id1438101474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) - Category: Games, Action, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 17,466 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 145 MB - Languages: British English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 6 more - Released: 2018-10-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drill-master/id1438101474/reviews.md ## What is Drill Master? Tap to start your drill and drag to move from left to right, collecting treasure as you go. The more gems, jewels and... boomboxes you collect, the more you can upgrade and unlock new drills! Become a true Drill Master and grow your collection of fine trinkets and even finer drills! Drill Master features: - Simple and satisfying dirt-drilling, gem-collecting gameplay! - Discover a range of cool and mysterious treasures! - Upgrade your drill, or unlock more, to go further and collect more treasure! - Let your drill go to work while you're away, and collect more money! ## Key features - Tap and drag drill control - Collect gems, jewels, and boomboxes - Upgrade and unlock new drills - Passive income generation - Discover various treasures ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time | | Diamond Drill | $3.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Drill Master? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🎨 Cute graphics - 🕹️ Fun game controls - 💰 Slightly overweighted rewards **Cons** - 📺 Forced ads after every dig - 💰 $3.99 to go ad-free is too expensive - 🚫 No option to disable ads - ⏱️ Short gameplay sessions due to frequent ads - 🤖 Ads interrupt the gameplay experience **Commonly reported bugs** - Closing the game doesn't save progress - Offline mode doesn't work as expected **Most requested features** - Adjust ad frequency based on player progress - Provide an option to watch ads for in-game rewards - Reduce the cost of the ad-free version - Improve the balance between ads and gameplay ## Recent user reviews (10 of 109) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drill-master/id1438101474/reviews.md ### 1/5 — HORRIBLE!!!! *2024-06-12, version 1.3.5* STUPID, STUPID, STUPID, STUPID and even more STUPID. Terrible, Horrible and full to the brim with ads every minute to a couple minutes. If you don’t believe me then please try this yourself but I promise you that it’s going to be a waste of your time that you’ll never get back!! ### 5/5 — May someone please help me *2024-06-07, version 1.3.5* May someone please help me my progress got lost every progress for 3 years got reset ### 1/5 — Packed with Ads! Avoid! *2024-03-21, version 1.3.5* This game is packed with un-skippable ads, deleted within minutes. ### 1/5 — Poor use of ads *2023-12-11, version 1.3.5* Cute graphics, fun game controls, slightly overweighted rewards. But the ads. You're forced to watch them no matter what. My trick to turn WiFi off and turn on airplane mode makes the game unusable. So, min 15 sec ad for every 15 sec of gameplay AND can't bipass ads. Instantly deleted. If ads had properly weighted rewards and were exclusively up to the user, you'd probably get more revenue from ads due to more people playing your game. Also, $3.99 to go ad free in this economy? Wild. You're asking too much for such a simple game. Again, you would need to ask for that much if you properly weighted the ads and gave the user more control over how many ads they watch. ### 1/5 — Disgusting uninstalled after 3 mins *2023-11-12, version 1.3.4* Each level lasts 5 seconds just to be hit with a 30 second ad. If the developers had a brain they would increase the amount of ads the further you progress. Not to be absolutely smashed with them every 5 seconds. UNPLAYABLE ### 1/5 — Adverts and seeks money instantly! Shocking! AVOID *2023-10-25, version 1.3.4* On opening the game there is the “no ads” button to pay for £3.99 even before you’ve played!!! One level in, which last all but 5 seconds and right away you’re offered adverts to get increased in game credits. I selected not to, and I STILL got lengthy adverts. Avoid, avoid, avoid. Just awful. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2023-09-27, version 1.3.4* Would give it zero stars, shoves adds down your throat. ### 1/5 — Can’t play offline? *2023-09-23, version 1.3.4* Downloaded to play on a flight, but you can’t play in airplane mode? Instant 1 star for me. ### 1/5 — Disrespectful and lazy *2023-08-01, version 1.3.4* The amount of ads is insulting, the level generation is bland and uninteresting. I’ve never rated a game so low. I am baffled that it has more than 1 star. ### 2/5 — I get it *2023-02-24, version 1.3.4* Look I get that you need to play ads in order to make your money but doing so after EVERY. SINGLE. RUN. Again I get it but seriously guys it gets frustrating ## Frequently asked questions about Drill Master ### What is Drill Master? Drill Master is a casual game where you control a drill to collect treasures like gems and jewels. You can upgrade your drill or unlock new ones to collect more and go further. The game also features passive income generation, allowing your drill to earn money while you're away. ### How do I play Drill Master? You start by tapping to activate your drill. Then, you drag your finger from left to right to move the drill through the dirt. As you move, your drill will automatically collect any treasures it encounters. ### What can I do with the treasures I collect? The treasures you collect, such as gems, jewels, and boomboxes, can be used to upgrade your existing drills or to unlock entirely new drills. This progression allows you to collect more valuable items and reach deeper levels. ### Is Drill Master free to play? Yes, Drill Master is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for players who wish to enhance their experience, and it also includes advertisements. ### Can I earn money in the game when I'm not playing? Yes, Drill Master features an idle mechanic. You can let your drill go to work while you're away from the game, and it will continue to collect money for you, allowing for passive progression. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.5 — 2023-11-30 + Bug fixes and improvements to keep you drilling! ### 1.3.4 — 2022-12-01 + Bug fixes and improvements to keep you drilling! ### 1.3.3 — 2022-05-06 + Bug fixes and improvements to keep you drilling! ### 1.2.1 — 2021-11-17 + Bug fixes and improvements to keep you drilling! ### 1.2.0 — 2021-06-24 + Bug fixes and improvements to keep you drilling! ## Apps similar to Drill Master | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-miner-tycoon-gold-digger/id1116645064) | 4.7 (849,498) | Free | Games | | [Deep Town: Mining Idle Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-town-mining-idle-games/id1202240058) | 4.8 (11,429) | Free | Games | | [Idle Fish 2: Fishing Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-fish-2-fishing-tycoon/id1534396279) | 4.8 (5,598) | Free | Games | | [Hooked Inc: Fishing Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-inc-fishing-games/id1436213906) | 4.7 (496,855) | Free | Games | | [Mining Empire: Get Idle Gold](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-empire-get-idle-gold/id6443466892) | 4.6 (2,072) | Free | Games | | [Big Fish Casino: Slots Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-fish-casino-slots-games/id538212549) | 4.6 (233,620) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Kwalee Ltd - [Time Monkeys - Arcade Shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-monkeys-arcade-shooter/id1091641917) - [TENS!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tens/id1248859635) - [SPILLZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spillz/id1273311118) - [OverTake](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overtake/id1286341761) - [Looper!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id1370475630) - [PLANK!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank/id1370483471) All apps by Kwalee Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736 ## Related topics [ugrades](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ugrades) --- *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 2026-06-10.*