# Ground Digger! vs Dig Deep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dig Deep at 71% against Ground Digger!'s 41%. Dig Deep also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (111K vs 7.1K). Ground Digger!'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ground Digger! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Dig Deep sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dig Deep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig Deep has 111K ratings behind it against 7.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Ground Digger!'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Dig Deep's.

Ground Digger! ships an update every 10 days, Dig Deep every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ground Digger! | Dig Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-digger/id1597728243/reviews) | **[4.7 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1620044758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K | **111K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Ground Digger!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-digger/id1597728243)

Become a treasure hunter and dig deep into the earth with your drilling machine. Collect gems, find hidden keys, and unlock powerful boosters to progress faster. Upgrade your equipment and explore various biomes to reach the Center of the Earth.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade drilling machines, Collect gems and treasures, Find hidden keys to unlock secret zones, Unlock powerful boosters, Customize machines with skins and mini-bots, Explore sand, ice, and lava biomes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Companion Limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Fuel | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Size Upgrade 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Size Upgrade 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Size Upgrade 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Chest | $3.99 | one-time |
| Destroyer Skin Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Digger Skin Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden Skin Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Starter Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Skin Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Starter Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Great concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Lack of privacy controls
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset without warning
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Drill size and power upgrades not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More upgrades and customization options
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- Improved mini-bot functionality
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option


### Dig Deep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1620044758)

Become a mining tycoon by digging underground for treasure. Hire workers to expand your empire and collect gems and diamonds. Amass wealth and become the richest gold miner in this engaging simulator game.

**Highlights:** Dig deep for treasure, Collect gems and diamonds, Hire workers to boost empire, Become a gold miner, Amass money and get rich, Idle mining gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giant Potion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Capacity Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Egg Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forever Magnet | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forever Speed | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare Egg Plus Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Forever Instant Cash | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $18.99 | one-time |
| Super Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🚀 Quick progress and upgrades
- 🤩 Variety of pets and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- 🚧 Glitchy and laggy performance
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with required ads
- 🐢 Slow character movement speed

**Reported bugs**

- Resets progress after crashes
- Minecart collects resources unexpectedly
- Black market and portal features not working
- Freezing and unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Offline earnings or idle mode
- Ability to teleport between holes
- Upgrade options for speed and capacity
- More varied environments and obstacles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ground Digger! free?

Ground Digger! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dig Deep free?

Dig Deep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ground Digger! or Dig Deep?

Dig Deep is rated higher. Ground Digger! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Dig Deep averages 4.7 from 111K ratings.

### Do Ground Digger! or Dig Deep have ads?

Both Ground Digger! and Dig Deep show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ground Digger! or Dig Deep?

Ground Digger! ships an update every 10 days, and Dig Deep every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ground Digger! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dig Deep on September 25, 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.*