# Harness Hero vs Dig

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Harness Hero at 75% against Dig's 32%. Harness Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). Dig's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Harness Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dig holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig has 61 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Harness Hero's written reviews are positive against 32% of Dig's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Harness Hero ships an update every 7 months, Dig every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harness Hero | Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harness-hero/id1103764196/reviews) | **[4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-dig-rush/id6740852325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 32.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 533 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simcoach Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682126328) | [ShadowMoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458572418) |

## What reviewers say

### Harness Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harness-hero/id1103764196)

This game simulates the critical steps of setting up a fall arrest system. Players make choices about anchoring, equipment, and harness setup, then inspect gear for malfunctions. The outcome of a simulated fall depends on the player's setup, leading to rescue or injury scenarios.

**Highlights:** Simulates fall arrest system setup, Equipment inspection for malfunctions, Interactive decision-making, Realistic fall outcomes, Safety professional guidance, Career exploration via Skill Arcade

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-dig-rush/id6740852325)

Embark on an epic adventure as a robot hero seeking to reclaim lost glory. Dig for treasure, battle enemies, and explore diverse landscapes with your trusty pickaxe. Recruit companions and customize your home base and character to restore your honor.

**Highlights:** Addictive digging gameplay, Explore hundreds of levels, Recruit and team up with companions, Develop and customize home base, Customize robot hero appearance, Battle quirky enemies and bosses

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrology Lottery Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Park Gacha Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Excavator Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Gift Sign | $0.99 | one-time |
| new bee pakage_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mine Privilege Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| new bee pakage_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Daily Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Special - Companion 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 Exclusive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Daily Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite-Manor Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Park Battlepass 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| new bee pakage_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lode Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free privilege | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Gift Total2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super fun
- 👍 Really liking it
- 👍 Fun game play, decent offers, and the progression is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working
- 🐛 Nothing to do but watch ads or pay for no ads
- 🐛 The fragments don't go into the back pack they just disappear
- 🐛 Won't load
- 🐛 Hardlocked my game

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working
- Game won't load anymore
- Hardlocked my game

**Requested features**

- Add crafting when you dismantle an item
- Fix fragments issue


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harness Hero free?

Harness Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dig free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Harness Hero or Dig?

Dig is rated higher. Harness Hero averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Dig averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.

### Do Harness Hero or Dig have ads?

Dig shows ads; Harness Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Harness Hero or Dig?

Harness Hero ships an update every 7 months, and Dig every 9 days. Most recently, Harness Hero was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dig on October 17, 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.*