Comparison

Digger vs Kong Run 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Digger

Relive the 80s with this classic arcade game remake. Collect emeralds or defeat monsters to progress through levels. Break golden bags for bonus points and earn extra lives.

Highlights
  • Classic 80s arcade experience
  • Collect emeralds
  • Defeat monsters
  • Break golden bags for points
  • Mobile-enhanced controls
  • Worldwide leaderboard
Features
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Classic arcade from the 80s. Digger is a remake of a classic arcade from the 80's. The objective in each level is to collect all the emeralds or kill all the monsters. To get higher score, you have to break golden bags by falling through and collect them. A new life is awarded at certain amount of points or for ad movie. ====== features ======= The authentic digger experience and enhancements for mobile devices. Accurate and convenient control options. Worldwide leaderboard. No In-App purchase.

About

Kong Run 3D

Embark on an epic journey to rescue a princess from a mighty ape. Navigate treacherous levels filled with obstacles using timing and precision to reach the summit and overcome the challenge.

Highlights
  • Epic journey gameplay
  • Perilous obstacles
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Rescue the princess
  • Treacherous levels
  • Master timing and precision
Features
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Get ready for an epic journey through perilous obstacles and challenging gameplay in "Kong Run"! This thrilling game puts you in the shoes of a daring explorer on a quest to rescue the captured princess from the clutches of the mighty Kong. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you navigate through a series of treacherous levels filled with crumbling platforms, rolling barrels, and other obstacles standing between you and the princess! Master the art of timing and precision to overcome each obstacle and reach the summit of the temple where Kong awaits.

Screenshots

Digger4 screens
Kong Run 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Digger at 258 against Kong Run 3D's 7. Digger also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for Digger against 3.3 for Kong Run 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digger has 258 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Digger versus Kong Run 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiggerKong Run 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (258 ratings)3.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings258 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB158 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJinwoo ChoFlat Games

Customer experience

Digger

All ratings258 ratings
Positive50.4%
Neutral10.9%
Negative38.8%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral16.3%
Negative40.2%

Kong Run 3D

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Digger

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes frequently during gameplay
  • Controls become unresponsive after ads finish playing
  • Ads appear at death moments causing immediate loss
  • Control pad invisible until screen is touched
  • Direction arrows not appearing on startup
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  • Controls glitch on higher difficulty levels
  • Inconsistent extra life awards despite reaching point thresholds
  • Placeholder buttons and menu options that don't function
  • Game difficulty increases unexpectedly (enemies move faster)
  • Screen doesn't fill entire display after recent updates

Requested features

11 requests
  • Ad-free version available for purchase ($0.99-$2.99)
  • Keyboard and Bluetooth controller support
  • Extra lives awarded at 20,000-point intervals (original game feature)
  • High score tracking and leaderboard system
  • Game Center integration
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  • Improved touch control responsiveness
  • Swipe-based directional controls
  • Adjustable control pad positioning
  • Help/tutorial menu for new players
  • Original Dig Dug version as separate game
  • Screen orientation options

Kong Run 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Digger

No in-app purchases

None

Kong Run 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digger free?
Digger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kong Run 3D free?
Kong Run 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Digger or Kong Run 3D?
Kong Run 3D is rated higher. Digger averages 3.2 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Kong Run 3D averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Digger or Kong Run 3D have ads?
Neither Digger nor Kong Run 3D shows ads.

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