Comparison

Mushroom Dig vs Monster Dispatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mushroom Dig

Embark on an adorable adventure to save a planet with a cute funghi and an android companion. Dig for treasures, revive withered funghi, and enjoy simple, relaxing gameplay at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Idle digging gameplay
  • Treasure hunting
  • Revive withered funghi
  • Collection mechanics
  • Casual simulation
  • Simple controls
Features
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Introducing "Mushroom Dig"—the world's first idle mushroom digging game! ■ In the distant future, humanity will be saved from the brink of extinction by...funghi?! Far, far into the future, on a blue planet in a remote corner of the galaxy... An alien invasion has wiped out almost all traces of life and culture on the planet! All seems lost, until one little funghi wakes from cold sleep. A colossal task rests on his tiny shoulders... Together with the android Mana and his trusty shovel, Josh the funghi must embark on an epic journey to save the planet's remaining life! ■ Put funghi to work with a tap of the finger! The controls couldn't be simpler. Simply assign a funghi to the spot you want to dig and they'll handle the rest, leaving you to kick back and enjoy their adorable animations! ■ Hunt for treasures and complete your collections! Funghi fossils, ancient relics, useful items... You never know what you'll find till you dig it up! If you're very lucky, you might even uncover one of the last remaining funghi—a Withered! ■ Revive withered funghi—a funghi first! That's right! For the first time in funghi history, you'll be able to restore funghi that have withered! Use special cans to turn the withered funghi into lively ones so they can keep on digging! Best of all, you never know what funghi will emerge from the can next! You'll love Mushroom Dig if: ・You've played other games in the series ・You want to relax by looking at cute mushrooms ・You want to go on an adventure with cute mushrooms ・You're wondering what this game could possibly be about ・You're tired of competitive games ・You're looking for a game you can enjoy in your free time at your own pace ・You're looking for a casual simulation game with simple controls ・You're interested in fossils, adventures, epic journeys, and finding treasures

About

Monster Dispatch

A nostalgic dot-art idle game where you raise monsters from a cave, send them to the demon king's castle, and dispatch them to dungeons. Upgrade facilities, breed new species, and defend your breeding grounds from invaders. Aim to collect over 40 unique monster types.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-learn monster raising mechanics
  • Facility upgrades for increased growth
  • Breed monsters to discover new species
  • Defend against invading enemies
  • Collect over 40 unique monster types
  • Dispatch monsters to dungeons
Features
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Build your own team of pixel-art monsters! Feed the monsters emerging from the cave, train them, and send them to the Demon King’s castle. Tap the carriage to dispatch them to dungeons. Simple taps, steady progress Upgrade your resources and facilities to improve production and discover more varieties. Collect over 40 kinds, try breeding once a day, and watch for a chance to earn a bonus. Protect your growing collection Intruders can interrupt your progress. Tap them to drive them away, or enlist your guardian’s help. Free to download. Optional in-app purchases are available.

Screenshots

Mushroom Dig4 screens
Monster Dispatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mushroom Dig at 4.9 against Monster Dispatch's 4.0. Mushroom Dig also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 1) and review sentiment (37% vs 25%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mushroom Dig sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Dispatch sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mushroom Dig holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mushroom Dig has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Mushroom Dig's written reviews are positive against 25% of Monster Dispatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mushroom Dig ships an update every 3 weeks, Monster Dispatch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mushroom Dig versus Monster Dispatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMushroom DigMonster Dispatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (34 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB139 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBeeworksGamesEAGLE, K.K.

Customer experience

Mushroom Dig

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral18.5%
Negative44.4%

Monster Dispatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Mushroom Dig

One-time13
  • Line Bomb$0.99
  • Square Bomb$0.99
  • Wide Bomb$0.99
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  • Platinum Can$0.99
  • メイド服$3.99
  • Kung Fu Master$3.99
  • 不思議の国の服$3.99
  • 巫女装束$3.99
  • Robo Mana$3.99
  • Knight$3.99
  • 新米探偵の服$3.99
  • Ad Remover$4.99
  • Ad Skipper$4.99
5 purchases

Monster Dispatch

One-time5
  • 水晶の短剣$0.99
  • 大型ゴーレム$1.99
  • 災厄の古代書$3.99
Show 2 more
  • 巨神ゴーレム$4.99
  • 天界のクリスタル$6.99

Questions

Is Mushroom Dig free?
Mushroom Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Dispatch free?
Monster Dispatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mushroom Dig or Monster Dispatch?
Mushroom Dig is rated higher. Mushroom Dig averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Monster Dispatch averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mushroom Dig or Monster Dispatch have ads?
Both Mushroom Dig and Monster Dispatch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mushroom Dig or Monster Dispatch?
Mushroom Dig ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monster Dispatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mushroom Dig was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monster Dispatch on October 24, 2026.

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