# Dig Deep! vs The Pinball Wizard

The clearest difference is price: The Pinball Wizard at Free against Dig Deep!'s $2.99. The Pinball Wizard also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Dig Deep!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Pinball Wizard is free to download; Dig Deep! costs $2.99 up front. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dig Deep! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dig Deep! against 4.7 for The Pinball Wizard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 494 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Dig Deep!'s written reviews are positive against 66% of The Pinball Wizard's.

Dig Deep! ships an update every 4 months, The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Deep! | The Pinball Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1033679736/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 494 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fernando Garcia Bernal](https://appshunter.io/developer/602831179) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig Deep!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1033679736)

Embark on a retro mining adventure as a famous miner exploring a randomly generated planet. Gather gold, upgrade your gear, and recruit new miners with special abilities. Enjoy classic pixel art graphics and a chiptune soundtrack in this ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Retro miner experience, Randomly generated planet exploration, One-button controls, Mining gear upgrades, Side missions, Recruit miners with special abilities, Pixel art graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 More levels
- 👍 Great game
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🎨 Excellent aesthetics
- 🎵 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Difficulty progressing
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to activate character abilities
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Persistent notification issues
- Stuck on certain levels due to level design

**Requested features**

- More characters and abilities
- Additional levels and challenges
- Ability to skip difficult missions
- Option to purchase extra lives
- Improved UI and notifications


### The Pinball Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395)

Experience a unique blend of classic pinball physics and modern roguelite progression. Control a wizard as the ball, navigating dungeon-like tower floors, mastering flippers, and battling enemies. Collect upgrades and perks to enhance your abilities for each subsequent run.

**Highlights:** Classic pinball physics, Roguelite progression system, Handcrafted tower tables, Pattern-driven boss battles, Perks and upgrades, Quick and deep mastery sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🎨 Charming and polished visuals
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unique RPG-like pinball mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or awkward controls
- 🕰️ Short main campaign length
- 🤕 Difficulty spikes and unfair enemy encounters

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Freezing when upgrading skills
- Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Expanded character customization
- Landscape mode support
- Improved enemy and level design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Deep! free?

Dig Deep! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

The Pinball Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig Deep! or The Pinball Wizard?

The Pinball Wizard is rated higher. Dig Deep! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Dig Deep! or The Pinball Wizard have ads?

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; Dig Deep! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Deep! or The Pinball Wizard?

Dig Deep! ships an update every 4 months, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, Dig Deep! was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*