# Diggerman vs Super Pixel Heroes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Super Pixel Heroes at 78% against Diggerman's 31%. Super Pixel Heroes also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Diggerman's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diggerman sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Super Pixel Heroes sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Super Pixel Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Diggerman's written reviews are positive against 78% of Super Pixel Heroes's.

Diggerman ships an update every 2 weeks, Super Pixel Heroes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diggerman | Super Pixel Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diggerman/id1045447651/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-pixel-heroes/id1149840530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) |

## What reviewers say

### Diggerman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diggerman/id1045447651)

Embark on an action-packed gold mining adventure to rescue a kidnapped sweetheart. Dig through treacherous worlds filled with obstacles, traps, and enemies, collecting treasures to earn money and upgrade your abilities. Hire workers and experience a compelling story with a boss fight.

**Highlights:** Arcade digging mechanics, Storyline with boss fight, Hireable workers, Battery upgrades, Multiple worlds with traps, Passive gold income, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Free Continue | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| All characters | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Unique vertical digging concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drains too quickly
- 🔥 Excessive and unskippable ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Repetitive and short-lived gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not working properly
- Exhibits randomly downgrading
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Difficulty options or progression system
- Ability to disable ads for a fee


### Super Pixel Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-pixel-heroes/id1149840530)

Engage in epic pixelated battles, creating your own superhero identity to defeat villains. Collect and unlock a diverse roster of hilarious action heroes from various themed worlds, unleashing comical finishers and special abilities in retro-style arcade arenas.

**Highlights:** Create superhero identity, Collect legendary heroes, Four thematic worlds (Dino, Jungle, Zombies, Robots), Retro-style arcade action, Unleash hilarious finishers and SPs, Exciting arenas with unique obstacles, Open crates for hero parts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parry's Pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| ATOM Common | $0.99 | one-time |
| NOISY BOY Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPIKE Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| KING KONG Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| MIDAS Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Starter Pack-Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Baloo's Bounty | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Starter Pack-Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| ATOM Legendary. | $9.99 | one-time |
| KING KONG Legendary. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chuckle's Chest | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great pixel art graphics
- 🔥 Awesome crossover characters
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎉 Nostalgic and reminiscent of childhood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking new characters

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to servers
- Rewards not unlocking properly
- Game crashes after certain playtime
- Unresponsive controls during fights

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse characters and franchises
- Implement online multiplayer mode
- Allow for deeper character customization
- Introduce new game modes and challenges
- Improve the reward system for progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diggerman free?

Diggerman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Super Pixel Heroes free?

Super Pixel Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Diggerman or Super Pixel Heroes?

Super Pixel Heroes is rated higher. Diggerman averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Super Pixel Heroes averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Diggerman or Super Pixel Heroes have ads?

Super Pixel Heroes shows ads; Diggerman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Diggerman or Super Pixel Heroes?

Diggerman ships an update every 2 weeks, and Super Pixel Heroes every 3 months. Most recently, Diggerman was updated on October 11, 2026 and Super Pixel Heroes on October 20, 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.*