# Dig Deep! vs Busy Mine

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Deep! | Busy Mine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1033679736/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busy-mine-the-digging-game/id6479166052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fernando Garcia Bernal](https://appshunter.io/developer/602831179) | [JOHANNES DIMITRIS TSOUCHLOS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735028943) |

## 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


### Busy Mine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busy-mine-the-digging-game/id6479166052)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Robo Pickaxe Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Underwater Pickaxe Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Crafted Pickaxe Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins T2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Special Pickaxe Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Infinite Pickaxe Health | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Goat Pickaxe Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins T3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins T4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins T5 | $44.99 | one-time |


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