# Idle Digging vs Idle Army Base

The clearest difference is update cadence: Idle Digging at every 3 weeks against Idle Army Base's every 3 months. Idle Digging also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Idle Army Base's advantage is ratings volume (129K vs 38K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Digging sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Army Base sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Idle Digging against 4.7 for Idle Army Base. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 129K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Idle Digging's written reviews are positive against 45% of Idle Army Base's.

Idle Digging ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Army Base every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Digging | Idle Army Base |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-digging/id1493358837/reviews) | **[4.7 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-army-base-tycoon-game/id1494686273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38K | **129K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531022725) | [IsCool Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/567562644) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Idle Army Base

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-army-base-tycoon-game/id1494686273)

Manage an army base like a tycoon, investing profits to train troops, unlock zones, and conquer the world. Earn cash and gold even when offline, automating processes with hired managers. Become a wealthy army millionaire or billionaire through strategic investments and war.

**Highlights:** Automate troop training for increased income, Earn cash and gold offline, Hire army managers, Unlock new war zones, Invest in game zones and troops, Prestige and expand your empire

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Customisation Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drill Sergeant | $4.99 | one-time |
| CQC Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads! | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Good graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of tutorial
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times

**Reported bugs**

- Troops getting stuck or not loading properly
- Losing progress and soldiers after crashes
- Ads not working as intended or crashing the game

**Requested features**

- Ability to watch battles and control troops
- Prestige system to reset and earn more
- More variety in soldier types and customization
- Offline earnings that accurately reflect playtime


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Digging free?

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

### Is Idle Army Base free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Digging or Idle Army Base?

Idle Army Base is rated higher. Idle Digging averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Idle Army Base averages 4.7 from 129K ratings.

### Do Idle Digging or Idle Army Base have ads?

Both Idle Digging and Idle Army Base show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Digging or Idle Army Base?

Idle Digging ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Army Base every 3 months. Most recently, Idle Digging was updated on November 6, 2026 and Idle Army Base on November 6, 2026.

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