# Shift Shaft vs DigDigDrill

The clearest difference is price: DigDigDrill at Free against Shift Shaft's $2.99. DigDigDrill also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Shift Shaft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

DigDigDrill is free to download; Shift Shaft costs $2.99 up front. DigDigDrill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shift Shaft asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shift Shaft against 4.9 for DigDigDrill. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 73 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Shift Shaft's written reviews are positive against 94% of DigDigDrill's.

Shift Shaft ships an update fortnightly, DigDigDrill monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Shaft | DigDigDrill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-shaft/id1387207777/reviews) | [4.9 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digdigdrill/id1661085984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Katz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387207776) | [Toki Matsui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579611442) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Shaft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-shaft/id1387207777)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

This puzzle game challenges players to match three or more rocks by rotating the entire game board. Upgrade your character's stats and unlock items as you explore an underground world and battle unique enemies. Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Rotate the game board, Match 3 or more rocks, Upgrade player stats, Unlock over 30 items, Battle 5 unique enemies, Explore underground world

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative rotate screen mechanic
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 💎 Rare hidden gem
- 🧠 Clever and entertaining design
- ✨ Adds a breath of fresh air

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Graphics could be less pixelated
- 🤔 Difficult to pick up strategies
- ⏳ Mid-run save feature missing

**Requested features**

- Non-pixelated graphics
- Mid-run save option


### DigDigDrill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digdigdrill/id1661085984)

Embark on an underground mining adventure where you dig for minerals and treasures. Use your collected items to craft unique drills with customizable effects. Enjoy a relaxing, no-pressure experience with no enemies or time limits.

**Highlights:** Underground mining and resource collection, Craft original drills with a hack-and-slash system, Collect various minerals and treasures, Forge drills using collected materials, Random special drill effects, Relaxing gameplay with no enemies or time limits

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Shaft free?

Shift Shaft costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DigDigDrill free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift Shaft or DigDigDrill?

Shift Shaft and DigDigDrill are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 143 and 73 ratings respectively.

### Do Shift Shaft or DigDigDrill have ads?

DigDigDrill shows ads; Shift Shaft does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Shaft or DigDigDrill?

Shift Shaft ships an update fortnightly, and DigDigDrill monthly. Most recently, Shift Shaft was updated on September 10, 2026 and DigDigDrill on September 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.*