Comparison

Dig×Sweeper vs Grimoire Run

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

Head to head
About

Dig×Sweeper

Features
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Dig while avoiding enemies! Dig x Sweeper, a fusion of mine search puzzle and hole digging game, is born! How far can you dig before you run out of energy? Dig Sweeper is an action puzzle game where you have to dig deeper and deeper into the ground to avoid destroying blocks where enemies are hiding. When you break a block, a number may appear, and this number indicates how many blocks there are in the surrounding area (8 blocks in total) that you must not break (blocks with enemies). Use this number as a hint to find out which blocks contain enemies, and dig deeper and deeper into the ground to avoid destroying them. Collecting coins along the way restores a little of your energy, and you can also use the coins you collect to further strengthen your character. Use your quick judgment and aim for a high score!

About

Grimoire Run

Features
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Mow down endless waves of monsters with auto-firing weapons — and make it out alive in just 4 minutes. Simple to pick up, impossible to put down. ▶ ONE FINGER, INFINITE CHAOS Your weapons fire on their own. You focus on dodging, positioning, and choosing the right power-ups. Easy controls, deep strategy. ▶ FUSE WEAPONS INTO ULTIMATE FORMS Collect weapons, max them out, then fuse two together to create something devastating. With dozens of combinations, no two runs play the same. ▶ GATE RUN — CHOOSE YOUR PATH Rush through stat gates that boost or challenge you. Every gate is a gamble — pick wisely and become unstoppable. ▶ GRIMOIRE DROPS Defeat powerful mid-bosses to earn Grimoire rewards — rare upgrades that can turn the tide of battle in an instant. ▶ PIXEL ART WITH SOUL Hand-crafted retro pixel sprites, fluid animations, and flashy ultimate attacks that feel incredible on every screen. ▶ BUILD YOUR MAGE, YOUR WAY Each character has a unique passive ability that changes how you play. Stack accessories, upgrade stats, and craft the perfect build for your playstyle. ▶ SHORT SESSIONS, DEEP REPLAY Every run is 4 minutes. Quick enough for a coffee break, addictive enough to chain ten in a row. Permanent upgrades carry over between runs so you always grow stronger. ▶ 6 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French

Screenshots

Dig×Sweeper3 screens
Grimoire Run3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dig×Sweeper at none against Grimoire Run's 6. Dig×Sweeper also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Grimoire Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dig×Sweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dig×Sweeper ships an update every 3 days, Grimoire Run every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Dig×Sweeper versus Grimoire Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDig×SweeperGrimoire Run
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB145 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTakumi ItoAtsuki Kurihara

In-app purchases

None

Dig×Sweeper

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Grimoire Run

One-time6
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1,290 Coins$2.99
  • 2,650 Coins$5.99
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  • 8,000 Coins$19.99
  • 19,000 Coins$39.99
  • 33,000 Coins$69.99

Questions

Is Dig×Sweeper free?
Dig×Sweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grimoire Run free?
Grimoire Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dig×Sweeper or Grimoire Run have ads?
Both Dig×Sweeper and Grimoire Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dig×Sweeper or Grimoire Run?
Dig×Sweeper ships an update every 3 days, and Grimoire Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dig×Sweeper was updated on October 10, 2026 and Grimoire Run on October 1, 2026.

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