Comparison

Dig Deep! vs Busy Mine

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

Head to head
About

Dig Deep!

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
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Unleash your inner gaming beast with the original Dig Deep! The classic ad-free retro miner experience! Get ready to meet Roger - the galaxy's most famous miner with a killer 'stache and epic toupee! Join him and his squad on a treacherous mission into the depths of an ancient planet to gather valuable gold. Are you up for the challenge? • Frenzied gameplay • Explore a randomly generated planet • Simple one button controls • Upgrade your mining gear • Tons of side missions to complete • Recruit new miners with special abilities • Pixel Art graphics and a Chiptune soundtrack that will cause your moustache hairs to stand up • No in-app purchases, No Ads - buy it once and play forever! Dig Deep! is an independent game designed by two friends. By buying it you will not only get a fantastic game but also help us to continue creating new projects :)

About

Busy Mine

Embark on a 2D mining adventure with engaging quests and realistic mechanics. Dig for treasures, upgrade your tools, and complete daily missions to earn rewards. Compete with friends and showcase your discoveries in your own museum.

Highlights
  • Realistic mining mechanics
  • Treasure hunting for gold and diamonds
  • Tool upgrades and pickaxe customization
  • Daily missions and rewards
  • Competitive play and museum showcase
  • Use of dynamite for difficult spots
Features
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Dive Into 'Busy Mine': The Ultimate Mining Game! Take your Pickaxe and Enter a World of Exciting Mining Adventures: Prepare to explore the depths in 'Busy Mine,' a game that redefines 2d mining simulators with engaging adventure quests. With 14 unique caves filled with treasures and challenges, 'Busy Mine' is the perfect choice for anyone who loves exploration and adventure games. Whether you’re a casual player or an avid explorer seeking serious challenges, this game will keep you captivated. Main Features of Busy Mine: -Realistic Mining Mechanics: Experience the thrill of mining & digging with easy-to-use controls and pickaxe physics that replicate the excitement of a gold rush. Also explore different caves and uncover hidden gems and ancient relics. -Treasure Hunting: Each cave invites you to search and dig for valuable resources such as gold, diamonds, and rare artifacts. Immerse yourself in the excitement of discovering new treasures and engaging in artifact hunting. -Upgrades and Customization: Use your discoveries to upgrade your mining tools or customize your pickaxe with unique skins, gear and tools. Tailor your equipment for better resource management and efficiency. -Daily Missions & Rewards: 'Busy Mine' offers new challenges every day, giving you the chance to earn coins and collect special items. Keep up your daily activities to gain unique rewards and master the underground adventure. -Competitive Play: Showcase your collection in your own museum and compete with friends to see who can claim the title of the best miner. Engage in a competitive digging and exploration game that tests your skills and strategic thinking. Easy to Play, Exciting to Master: 'Busy Mine' is designed to be easy for anyone to pick up but offers enough depth to keep experienced gamers challenged. Enjoy breaking through rock, discovering valuable gems, or using dynamite to make your way through difficult spots, where digging with your pickaxe would have taken too long. Boost Your Mining Experience: Take advantage of upgrades and power-ups to make your mining more effective. Plan your trips wisely to manage your oxygen levels and ensure you return safely with your loot of gold, diamonds, treasures & more. Problems or feedback? Contact: info@tsepi.games Developed and published by Tsepi Games Imprint: https://tsepi.games/legal-notice/ Privacy Policy: https://tsepi.games/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://tsepi.games/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Dig Deep!4 screens
Busy Mine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Busy Mine at Free against Dig Deep!'s $2.99. Busy Mine also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Dig Deep!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Busy Mine is free to download; Dig Deep! costs $2.99 up front. Busy Mine sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Dig Deep! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dig Deep! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig Deep! has 495 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dig Deep! ships an update every 4 months, Busy Mine every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dig Deep! versus Busy Mine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDig Deep!Busy Mine
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (495 ratings) — better4.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings495 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB229 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFernando Garcia BernalJOHANNES DIMITRIS TSOUCHLOS

Customer experience

Dig Deep!

All ratings495 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.7%

Busy Mine

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dig Deep!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Busy Mine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dig Deep!

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Busy Mine

One-time11
  • Buy Robo Pickaxe Skin$0.99
  • Buy Underwater Pickaxe Skin$2.99
  • Buy Crafted Pickaxe Skin$3.99
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  • Buy Coins T2$3.99
  • Buy Special Pickaxe Skin$3.99
  • Buy Infinite Pickaxe Health$4.99
  • Buy Goat Pickaxe Skin$4.99
  • Buy Expansion Pack$7.99
  • Buy Coins T3$8.99
  • Buy Coins T4$17.99
  • Buy Coins T5$44.99

Questions

Is Dig Deep! free?
Dig Deep! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Busy Mine free?
Busy Mine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dig Deep! or Busy Mine?
Dig Deep! is rated higher. Dig Deep! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while Busy Mine averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do Dig Deep! or Busy Mine have ads?
Busy Mine shows ads; Dig Deep! does not.
Which is updated more often, Dig Deep! or Busy Mine?
Dig Deep! ships an update every 4 months, and Busy Mine every 2 days. Most recently, Dig Deep! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Busy Mine on October 24, 2026.

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