# Idle Digging vs Dig Looper!

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Digging at 4.6 against Dig Looper!'s 3.2. Idle Digging also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (38K vs 293). Dig Looper!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Digging sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Dig Looper! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Digging holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Digging has 38K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Idle Digging's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dig Looper!'s.

Idle Digging ships an update every 3 weeks, Dig Looper! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Digging | Dig Looper! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-digging/id1493358837/reviews)** | [3.2 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-looper/id1661150064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 293 |
| Positive reviews | **39.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 286 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531022725) | [Emrullah Can Demirpolat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533074907) |

## 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


### Dig Looper!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-looper/id1661150064)

Create unique dig loops by drawing different patterns. Utilize boosters and propellers to enhance your earning potential and enjoy a fun, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Create dig loops, Draw different patterns, Use boosters, Use propellers, Earn more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔄 Game mechanics changed negatively
- 🤔 Unclear gameplay at start
- 📶 Unnecessary Wi-Fi requirement for ads

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding is bugged
- Balls don't scale well
- Reset balls button wiped balls
- Cannot place new pins or add balls
- Buttons in the game don't work

**Requested features**

- Option to buy ad-free experience
- Fix ads frequency
- Allow playing without Wi-Fi


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Digging free?

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

### Is Dig Looper! free?

Dig Looper! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Digging or Dig Looper!?

Idle Digging is rated higher. Idle Digging averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Dig Looper! averages 3.2 from 293 ratings.

### Do Idle Digging or Dig Looper! have ads?

Idle Digging shows ads; Dig Looper! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Digging or Dig Looper!?

Idle Digging ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dig Looper! weekly. Most recently, Idle Digging was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dig Looper! on October 22, 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.*