# Cave Driller vs CaveMaster

The clearest difference is ads: CaveMaster at none against Cave Driller's shown. Cave Driller's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cave Driller sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CaveMaster sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cave Driller ships an update every 3 weeks, CaveMaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cave Driller | CaveMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-driller/id1494815067/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [NICHOLAS JOHN WARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685705319) |

## What reviewers say

### Cave Driller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-driller/id1494815067)

An idle simulation game where units automatically mine resources and expand your mine. Hire managers with special abilities and explore other planets to discover unique minerals. Strengthen your units and equipment to achieve a billionaire dream.

**Highlights:** Automatic mine excavation and mineral mining, Explore and develop planets, Mine 23 types of minerals, Hire and strengthen managers, Various digging and mining equipment, Surprise missions and bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ruby 900 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bonus Box Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| ruby 1,500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Start Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bonus Box Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| ruby 3,300 | $9.99 | one-time |
| ruby 10,800 | $29.99 | one-time |
| ruby 19,500 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Master Package | $99.99 | one-time |
| ruby 45,000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### CaveMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavemaster/id6448705986)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small coin bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large coin chest | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cave Driller free?

Cave Driller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CaveMaster free?

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

### Do Cave Driller or CaveMaster have ads?

Cave Driller shows ads; CaveMaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cave Driller or CaveMaster?

Cave Driller ships an update every 3 weeks, and CaveMaster every 2 months. Most recently, Cave Driller was updated on October 8, 2026 and CaveMaster on October 17, 2026.

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