# Idle Renovation vs Planet Digger!

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Renovation at 2.8 against Planet Digger!'s 2.0. Idle Renovation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Planet Digger!'s advantage is review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Idle Renovation holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Idle Renovation's written reviews are positive against 17% of Planet Digger!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Idle Renovation ships an update every 9 days, Planet Digger! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Renovation | Planet Digger! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-renovation/id1512448383/reviews)** | [2.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-digger/id6478976358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **16.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 45 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) | [FIVE BITS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828952584) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Renovation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-renovation/id1512448383)

Engage in a house repair simulation where you renovate apartments and houses using your financial resources. Sell your renovated properties to customers to earn money and expand your renovation empire.

**Highlights:** Apartment renovation, House repair simulation, Tap and clicker gameplay, Finance management, Property sales, Idle gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Planet Digger!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-digger/id6478976358)

Embark on an exploration game to burrow into uncharted planets, uncovering precious resources and exotic minerals. Navigate challenging terrain, face underground hazards, and unlock cosmic secrets. Upgrade equipment and manage resources to progress through expansive, visually stunning worlds.

**Highlights:** Expansive worlds to explore, Dynamic digging mechanics, Resource management, Customizable equipment, Stunning visuals and soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Renovation free?

Idle Renovation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planet Digger! free?

Planet Digger! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Renovation or Planet Digger!?

Idle Renovation is rated higher. Idle Renovation averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Planet Digger! averages 2.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Idle Renovation or Planet Digger! have ads?

Planet Digger! shows ads; Idle Renovation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Renovation or Planet Digger!?

Idle Renovation ships an update every 9 days, and Planet Digger! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Renovation was updated on November 3, 2026 and Planet Digger! on November 4, 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.*
