# Idle Digging vs Revolution Idle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Revolution Idle at 89% against Idle Digging's 39%. Revolution Idle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Idle Digging's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Digging sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Revolution Idle sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Revolution Idle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 19K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Idle Digging's written reviews are positive against 89% of Revolution Idle's.

Idle Digging ships an update every 3 weeks, Revolution Idle every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Digging | Revolution Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-digging/id1493358837/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolution-idle/id6475233313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531022725) | [Oni Gaming](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655012089) |

## 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


### Revolution Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolution-idle/id6475233313)

This idle game challenges players to multiply numbers and reach infinite heights by filling circles. Unlock new mechanics, boost multipliers, and automate actions for optimized progress. Compete with others on the leaderboard and earn achievements.

**Highlights:** Multipliers and Prestige, Reach Infinity and Eternity, Automate actions, Unlock color spectrums, Offline time earnings, Leaderboard and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Souls Pack 1 (x2,000) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Souls Pack 2 (x11,000) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eternity Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Singularity Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tarot Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Plague Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Minerals Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Astrology Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Souls Pack 3 (x40,000) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Souls Pack (x130,000) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack (x280,000) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting idle mechanics
- 👍 No forced ads or microtransactions
- 🕰️ Good offline progression
- 🔄 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💎 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive late-game progression
- 🕰️ Slow early-game progress
- 🔒 Leaderboard issues
- 🎨 Some low-effort art assets

**Reported bugs**

- Infinity progression issues
- Autoprestige achievement not working
- Music/audio bugs on mobile
- Softlocks after certain progression points

**Requested features**

- More post-infinity content
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Expanded prestige/promotion system
- Customization options
- Expanded offline progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Digging free?

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

### Is Revolution Idle free?

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

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

Revolution Idle is rated higher. Idle Digging averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Revolution Idle averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

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

Idle Digging shows ads; Revolution Idle does not.

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

Idle Digging ships an update every 3 weeks, and Revolution Idle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Digging was updated on October 17, 2026 and Revolution Idle on October 17, 2026.

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