# Idle Success vs Dig Looper!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Success at 68% against Dig Looper!'s 0%. Idle Success also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (21K vs 293). Dig Looper!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Success sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Dig Looper! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Success holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Success has 21K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Idle Success's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dig Looper!'s.

Idle Success ships an update fortnightly, Dig Looper! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Success | Dig Looper! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-success/id1512112169/reviews)** | [3.2 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-looper/id1661150064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 293 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 270 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Emrullah Can Demirpolat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533074907) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Success

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-success/id1512112169)

Embark on a life simulation journey where you transform from an obese, jobless individual into a successful person. Improve your physique, advance your career, build wealth, and cultivate friendships in this engaging idle game.

**Highlights:** Workout and get lean, Study and advance career, Make friends and socialize, Earn money and buy a house, Life transformation simulation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Female Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Reasonable amount of ads
- 👍 Low ads, can skip after 5 seconds
- 👍 Doesn't force ads
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Billing issues
- 🐛 Crashes and loss of progress
- 🔋 Slow progression without ads
- 🤔 Sexist elements in character design and progression
- 🤔 Lack of diversity in character options

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Progress not saving correctly
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add more workout options
- Ability to customize characters
- Add more rooms and home customization
- Reduce ad frequency
- Add daily free spin on wheel


### 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 Success free?

Idle Success 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 Success or Dig Looper!?

Idle Success is rated higher. Idle Success averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Dig Looper! averages 3.2 from 293 ratings.

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

Idle Success shows ads; Dig Looper! does not.

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

Idle Success ships an update fortnightly, and Dig Looper! weekly. Most recently, Idle Success was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dig Looper! on November 3, 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.*