# Dig Away! vs Idle Exploration

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dig Away! at 94% against Idle Exploration's 25%. Dig Away! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (44 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig Away! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Exploration sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dig Away! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Dig Away!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Idle Exploration's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Away! | Idle Exploration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-away-idle-mining-game/id1281490396/reviews)** | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-exploration/id6761206594/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jesse Sopanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281490395) | [Benjamin Cerrone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724658473) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig Away!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-away-idle-mining-game/id1281490396)

A retro-style idle clicker game where you tap and click to mine resources. Progress through upgrades and unlock new miners in this relaxed, no-ads experience. Play anywhere, anytime, with or without active input.

**Highlights:** Retro idle clicker gameplay, Fast-paced active play with upgrades, No ads, No pay-to-win currency, Leaderboards, Crafting, Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dig Away! Premium content sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium upgrade | $13.99 | one-time |


### Idle Exploration

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-exploration/id6761206594)

Embark on a relaxed top-down RPG adventure where you passively gather resources, battle monsters, and enhance your character. Discover new zones, collect procedurally generated gear, and upgrade your abilities through a prestige system. Daily quests and achievements ensure continuous rewards.

**Highlights:** Passive resource gathering, Monster combat and loot drops, Procedurally generated gear, Zone exploration and discovery, Skill tree and character upgrades, Prestige system for permanent bonuses, Daily quests and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slots | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Claim Quests | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Open Chests | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Resources | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Gem Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Away! free?

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

### Is Idle Exploration free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dig Away! or Idle Exploration?

Dig Away! is rated higher. Dig Away! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Idle Exploration averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Dig Away! or Idle Exploration have ads?

Neither Dig Away! nor Idle Exploration shows ads.

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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.*