# Idle World vs Idle Digging

Idle World and Idle Digging both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of Idle Digging's written reviews are positive against 31% of Idle World's. Idle Digging also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle World sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Idle Digging sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Idle World against 4.6 for Idle Digging. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Idle World's written reviews are positive against 39% of Idle Digging's.

Idle World ships an update monthly, Idle Digging every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle World | Idle Digging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-world-planet-miner/id1410042592/reviews) | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-digging/id1493358837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **39.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 442 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FUNCELL GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165706492) | [Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531022725) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-world-planet-miner/id1410042592)

Build and expand your own planet from the ground up in this addictive idle clicker game. Upgrade your world to generate energy, colonize new areas, and introduce life. Can you unlock the atmosphere and create a thriving planet?

**Highlights:** Planet creation and upgrades, Energy generation system, Colonize and expand, Introduce plants and animals, Unlock the atmosphere, Offline production

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Remove Interstitial  Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack For Earth | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Idle Combo | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 💡 Interesting facts and quotes
- 🚀 Fast progression early on

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🕰️ Slow progression later on

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on launch
- Currency and upgrade tracking issues
- Prestige system resets progress
- Protection tab and mechanics not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and solar system elements
- Improve offline earnings and time limits
- Implement a 'max' upgrade button
- Fix incorrect country information


### Idle Digging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-digging/id1493358837)

Manage workers to dig and build houses, earning gold to upgrade tools for faster digging. Experience an addictive idle game focused on resource management and wealth accumulation.

**Highlights:** Manage workers, Dig and build houses, Earn gold, Upgrade digging tools, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Pop-up Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working as expected
- Progress loss after updates
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Offline earnings
- Customization options
- Improved ad system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle World free?

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

### Is Idle Digging free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle World or Idle Digging?

Idle Digging is rated higher. Idle World averages 4.5 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Idle Digging averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do Idle World or Idle Digging have ads?

Both Idle World and Idle Digging show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle World or Idle Digging?

Idle World ships an update monthly, and Idle Digging every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle World was updated on November 10, 2026 and Idle Digging on November 10, 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.*