# DRILL vs ponpondoodoo

The clearest difference is ads: ponpondoodoo at none against DRILL's shown. ponpondoodoo also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 58%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). DRILL's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 16) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DRILL sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ponpondoodoo sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ponpondoodoo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DRILL has 1.4K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of DRILL's written reviews are positive against 90% of ponpondoodoo's.

DRILL ships an update fortnightly, ponpondoodoo every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRILL | ponpondoodoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drill-intotheearth/id1497637181/reviews) | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponpondoodoo/id6445818248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [horanggmaes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484908629) | [OLO-G Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673957310) |

## What reviewers say

### DRILL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drill-intotheearth/id1497637181)

Explore the depths of the earth in this idle game. Dig deeper to uncover what lies beneath, from monsters to hidden underground worlds. Progress passively as you uncover the planet's secrets.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay, Earth exploration, Uncover secrets, Discover monsters, Underground world discovery

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIBRANIUM 10000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIBRANIUM 30000 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game, very fun
- 👍 Awesome game, kept me occupied for a long time
- 🚀 High quality game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UFO glitch, can't use or access it
- 🐛 Screen goes black when scrolling
- 🔍 Can't see money amount on newer iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- UFO glitch - can't access or use it even though it's unlocked
- Screen goes black when scrolling
- Money amount not visible on newer iPhones

**Requested features**

- Add ability to see money amount
- Fix UFO glitch
- Improve scrolling functionality


### ponpondoodoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponpondoodoo/id6445818248)

A cute and relaxing game designed to help you understand your personality. Enjoy calming music and watch adorable characters while discovering more about yourself in just 10 minutes a day.

**Highlights:** Personality insights, Relaxing gameplay, Cute character animation, Calming music, Short daily sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 ink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| magic ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Album Expansion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200 ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks Festival | $1.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Dessert Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chief's Fertile Ground 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcade VIP Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Witch Set | $2.49 | one-time |
| Rookie Caretaker Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chief's Fertile Ground 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Village Expansion 1 | $3.95 | one-time |
| Chief's Fertile Ground 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Village Expansion 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ink Saver Pack | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRILL free?

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

### Is ponpondoodoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DRILL or ponpondoodoo?

ponpondoodoo is rated higher. DRILL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while ponpondoodoo averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do DRILL or ponpondoodoo have ads?

DRILL shows ads; ponpondoodoo does not.

### Which is updated more often, DRILL or ponpondoodoo?

DRILL ships an update fortnightly, and ponpondoodoo every 9 days. Most recently, DRILL was updated on September 27, 2026 and ponpondoodoo on September 27, 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.*