# Dig Out! Mine Adventure vs Mining Rush

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mining Rush at every 4 days against Dig Out! Mine Adventure's monthly. Dig Out! Mine Adventure's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 16%) and ratings volume (13K vs 785). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig Out! Mine Adventure sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mining Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dig Out! Mine Adventure holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig Out! Mine Adventure has 13K ratings behind it against 785, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Dig Out! Mine Adventure's written reviews are positive against 16% of Mining Rush's.

Dig Out! Mine Adventure ships an update monthly, Mining Rush every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Out! Mine Adventure | Mining Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-out-mine-adventure/id1135368655/reviews)** | [4.4 (785 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-rush-quarry-simulator/id6479640619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 785 |
| Positive reviews | **40.8% of reviews** | 15.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Interactive360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630750070) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig Out! Mine Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-out-mine-adventure/id1135368655)

Embark on an underground adventure, digging deep for gems and treasures. Avoid falling boulders and defeat cute monsters with traps and weapons. Compete with friends to become the ultimate treasure hunter in an endless, randomly generated mine.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated endless maps, Monster traps and weapons, Friend competition for best digger, Exclusive gem digger tools, Discover hidden treasure chests and gems, Personal miner hero selection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200000 silver coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8250 gold coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Popup Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Good deal! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 16800 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 35100 gold coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Interesting storyline and quests
- 🔒 No excessive ads or monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Short lives/energy system
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Difficulty spikes and unfair mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing game to freeze or crash
- Invisible enemies and glitched physics
- Losing progress after app crashes
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Offline play option
- Customizable controls and UI
- Improved checkpoint/progress saving


### Mining Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-rush-quarry-simulator/id6479640619)

Operate a quarry, excavate resources, and earn money to upgrade your machinery. Aim to dig deeper and expand your mining operations.

**Highlights:** Operate a quarry, Earn money from excavation, Upgrade mining equipment, Dig as deep as possible, Expand quarry operations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Railway Forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Drill | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash offer 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems offer 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Upgrades available
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 🐛 Game not loading
- 🐛 Digger stops working after upgrades
- 🔒 Paid features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at certain levels
- Digger stops digging after upgrades
- Paid features not working as intended
- Game not loading past splash screen

**Requested features**

- More quarries/mining locations
- Increased level cap
- Improved stability and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Out! Mine Adventure free?

Dig Out! Mine Adventure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mining Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dig Out! Mine Adventure or Mining Rush?

Dig Out! Mine Adventure is rated higher. Dig Out! Mine Adventure averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Mining Rush averages 4.4 from 785 ratings.

### Do Dig Out! Mine Adventure or Mining Rush have ads?

Both Dig Out! Mine Adventure and Mining Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Out! Mine Adventure or Mining Rush?

Dig Out! Mine Adventure ships an update monthly, and Mining Rush every 4 days. Most recently, Dig Out! Mine Adventure was updated on November 8, 2026 and Mining Rush on November 4, 2026.

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