# Idle Mine Worker vs Digging Universe

The clearest difference is rating: Digging Universe at 2.9 against Idle Mine Worker's 1.0. Digging Universe also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%). Idle Mine Worker's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Digging Universe holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Idle Mine Worker's written reviews are positive against 40% of Digging Universe's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Mine Worker | Digging Universe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-mine-worker/id1564890642/reviews) | **[2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-universe/id6738695424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 146 MB | 184 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) | [Brainamics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681092081) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Mine Worker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-mine-worker/id1564890642)

Mine various ores like gold, silver, and iron, then sell them to purchase upgrades. Explore different environments and caves, collecting rarer ores as you progress. Navigate hazards like lava and pits to become a mega miner tycoon.

**Highlights:** Mine gold, silver, iron, and rare ores, Sell ores for upgrades, Explore diverse caves and environments, Navigate environmental hazards, Become a mega miner tycoon

**In-app purchases:** none


### Digging Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-universe/id6738695424)

Embark on a mining and crafting adventure to dig deep, uncover treasures, and build your empire. Upgrade tools, find ancient artifacts, and expand your territory. Enjoy a relaxing or strategic journey to become the ultimate explorer.

**Highlights:** Dig and discover gems and artifacts, Upgrade tools for tougher challenges, Build and expand territory, Find lost artifacts and relics, Relaxing or strategic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Mine Worker free?

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

### Is Digging Universe free?

Digging Universe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Mine Worker or Digging Universe?

Digging Universe is rated higher. Idle Mine Worker averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Digging Universe averages 2.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Idle Mine Worker or Digging Universe have ads?

Both Idle Mine Worker and Digging Universe show ads.

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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.*