# Dig Deep vs Lifting Hero

Dig Deep and Lifting Hero both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 40% of Lifting Hero's. Dig Deep also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). Lifting Hero's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig Deep sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Lifting Hero sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dig Deep against 4.7 for Lifting Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111K and 94K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 40% of Lifting Hero's.

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, Lifting Hero weekly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Deep | Lifting Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1620044758/reviews) | [4.7 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifting-hero/id1641099309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 94K |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 253 MB | 321 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Lifting Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifting-hero/id1641099309)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Embark on a journey to build immense muscle by lifting weights. Start small, sell your gains to acquire better equipment, and continuously increase your lifting capacity. Click your way to becoming a muscle-bound titan and discover if you can conquer the largest objects.

**Highlights:** Lift weights to gain muscle, Sell muscle for upgrades, Buy new objects, Click to lift faster, Develop muscles, Progress to bigger objects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Arm | $5.99 | one-time |
| Double Muscle | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Auto Click | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Good for long car rides
- 💪 Lifting mechanics are enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Copied from Roblox
- 🔋 Requires internet despite claims
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access inventory/bag
- Battles are rigged and unfair
- Offline mode doesn't work as advertised

**Requested features**

- Add more objects to lift
- Implement a progression system
- Allow player movement and exploration
- Fix high score reset issue


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Deep free?

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

### Is Lifting Hero free?

Lifting Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig Deep or Lifting Hero?

Dig Deep and Lifting Hero are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 111K and 94K ratings respectively.

### Do Dig Deep or Lifting Hero have ads?

Both Dig Deep and Lifting Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Deep or Lifting Hero?

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lifting Hero weekly. Most recently, Dig Deep was updated on September 30, 2026 and Lifting Hero on September 30, 2026.

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