Comparison

Ship Up vs Run & Dig

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

Head to head
About

Ship Up

Recruit a crew by shooting at platforms, then use them to claim a ship and battle pirate ships. Explore islands and fortresses, sinking enemies to earn gold for upgrades and diamonds to empower your fleet. Become the ultimate pirate captain.

Highlights
  • Recruit crew members
  • Unlock new characters with special powers
  • Claim and upgrade ships
  • Battle pirate ships on mysterious islands
  • Conquer fortresses
  • Earn gold and diamonds for upgrades
Features
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-Recruit Your Crew: Shoot at platforms along the path to gather your crew. -Unlock New Characters: Fill the character bar in the top-left corner to unlock new characters, each with special powers. -Claim the Ship: Use the crew you’ve collected to win the ship at the finish line and prepare for battle. -Explore the Battle Area: Discover mysterious islands and fortresses protected by pirate ships. Sink these ships to conquer the fortress and crush your enemies. -Earn Rewards: Use the gold you earn from battles to upgrade the main game area and unlock better ships. -Strengthen Your Fleet: Spend diamonds to improve and empower your ships, allowing you to explore and conquer even more fortresses. This version maintains the same style and flow while incorporating your specific terms. Embark on an action-packed journey and become the ultimate pirate captain!

About

Run & Dig

Features
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An exhilarating runner game where you race through various stages while mining for various ores, gems, and crafting materials. As you dash along, you'll encounter enemy creatures that you must defeat using the weapons you craft. Prove your speed and skills as you race against the clock and collect all the resources you can to create the ultimate arsenal. Only the fastest and most resourceful players will emerge victorious. So, are you ready to take on this thrilling mining adventure?

Screenshots

Ship Up4 screens
Run & Dig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ship Up at none against Run & Dig's shown. Run & Dig's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 48 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, Run & Dig daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ship Up versus Run & Dig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShip UpRun & Dig
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsmail SimsekStarBlaze CO.,LTD

In-app purchases

None

Ship Up

No in-app purchases

None

Run & Dig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ship Up free?
Ship Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Run & Dig free?
Run & Dig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ship Up or Run & Dig have ads?
Run & Dig shows ads; Ship Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Ship Up or Run & Dig?
Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, and Run & Dig daily. Most recently, Ship Up was updated on October 24, 2026 and Run & Dig on October 30, 2026.

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