Comparison

Idle Ants vs Dig Dig ASMR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Idle Ants

Command a growing colony of ants to devour everything in sight, from bugs to airplanes. Earn money to upgrade your colony, supercharge your workers, unlock new ants, and defend your nest. Experience the organized world of ants and lead them to empire status.

Highlights
  • Command ant colony
  • Devour various items
  • Collect gems and resources
  • Upgrade colony and workers
  • Unlock fighter ants
  • Defend ant nest
Features
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Ants are the true lords of the underground. They’ve been building cities and expanding their communities well before man was able to cobble together his first hut. Now, you can enter the land of ants and see firsthand their organized and structured world taking shape. Command your growing colony of ants and have them devour other bugs, hot dogs and even an airplane! Let your army consume everything in sight and earn money that you can use to: - Collect gems and building resources! - Upgrade and grow your colony into a mighty ant empire! - Supercharge your worker ants: make them faster and stronger! - Open ants' eggs to unlock fighter! - Defend the ants' nest from intruders These ants are waiting on a new commander, will it be you? We make casual moments turn into mad adventures! We’re a gaming studio composed of ‘Casually Mad’ game makers. We produce all of our games internally. We live to tell unique stories and express those in the games we create for players around the world. This passion is echoed by millions that enjoy playing our games like Stickman Hook, Parkour Race and Sausage Flip. Play with us and see what’s next! Let’s hear from you! Join the official Madbox Discord server and share your thoughts. https://bit.ly/35Td03Y Looking for the latest fun and more? Check us out on Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eHq3YF

About

Dig Dig ASMR

Become a mining master by upgrading your diggers to excavate precious gems and resources. Experience the satisfying rhythm of mining and collect rare treasures as you delve deeper into the earth. This idle digging game combines the thrill of excavation with the soothing elements of ASMR.

Highlights
  • Upgrade diggers for enhanced power and income
  • Unearth precious gems and resources
  • Experience rhythmic pickaxe sounds
  • Collect rare treasures
  • Idle digging gameplay
Features
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Become the master of mining and watch as your diggers diligently work their way through layers of soil, unearthing precious gems and resources. As you delve deeper into the ground, your earnings will multiply, allowing you to upgrade your workers, enhancing their power and income. With each upgrade, your team's efficiency will skyrocket, propelling you further into the depths with every dig. But it's not just about the rewards; it's about the journey itself. Experience the tranquil beauty of the dig site, where the rhythmic stumble of pickaxes against the ground creates a soothing melody. With each stroke of your pickaxe, you'll discover the thrill of mining as you stumble upon hidden veins of precious minerals and ores. Immerse yourself in the joy of collecting rare treasures and witness the thrill of your earnings growing with every successful excavation. In this idle digging game, the allure of the underground world is irresistible. So put on your virtual hard hat and prepare to dig deep into an adventure that combines the excitement of mining with the soothing satisfaction of ASMR. Let the allure of the earth's depths envelop you as you embark on a journey to digdeep and unlock untold riches. Happy digging!

Screenshots

Idle Ants4 screens
Dig Dig ASMR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dig Dig ASMR at none against Idle Ants's 11. Dig Dig ASMR also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Idle Ants's advantage is ratings volume (172K vs 19K) and review sentiment (56% vs 47%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Ants sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Dig Dig ASMR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Idle Ants against 4.7 for Dig Dig ASMR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Ants has 172K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Idle Ants's written reviews are positive against 47% of Dig Dig ASMR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Ants ships an update every 4 weeks, Dig Dig ASMR every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Idle Ants versus Dig Dig ASMR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle AntsDig Dig ASMR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (172K ratings)4.7 (19K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings172K — better19K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB286 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMADBOXGOODROID,Inc.

Customer experience

Idle Ants

All ratings170,946 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,588 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative31.7%

Dig Dig ASMR

All ratings19,138 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral9.8%
Negative42.9%

User reviews

Idle Ants

From 172K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and fun ants
  • 🚀 Smooth animations
  • 👍 Relaxing experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive to remove ads

Dig Dig ASMR

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
  • 💡 Potential for improvement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection

Bugs and requests

Idle Ants

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Money going backwards at higher levels
  • Inability to progress to new worlds
  • Game progress being lost after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Offline earnings
  • Ability to customize ants
  • Less intrusive ads

Dig Dig ASMR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Ads not working as intended
  • Connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add offline mode
  • Reduce ads
  • Improve stability

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Idle Ants

One-time11
  • Fast Ant$0.99
  • Mech Ant$0.99
  • Small Gems Pack$0.99
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  • Mut-Ant$2.99
  • Gold-Ant$2.99
  • The Queen$4.99
  • Ali Ant$4.99
  • Medium Gems Pack$4.99
  • No Ads pack!$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Large Pack of Gems$19.99
None

Dig Dig ASMR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Ants free?
Idle Ants is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dig Dig ASMR free?
Dig Dig ASMR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Idle Ants or Dig Dig ASMR?
Dig Dig ASMR is rated higher. Idle Ants averages 4.7 out of 5 from 172K ratings, while Dig Dig ASMR averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.
Do Idle Ants or Dig Dig ASMR have ads?
Both Idle Ants and Dig Dig ASMR show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Ants or Dig Dig ASMR?
Idle Ants ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dig Dig ASMR every 10 days. Most recently, Idle Ants was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dig Dig ASMR on October 31, 2026.

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