Comparison

Dig Deep vs Evolution Merge

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

Head to head
About

Dig Deep

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
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Ready to be a mining diamond tycoon?! It’s time to become a gold digger and shovel your way to success. In this simulator game, go underground and dig deep for treasure. But don’t get stuck down the hole - hire workers to boost your digging empire. This idle miner game is the best digging game there is. Your only goal is to dig deep and look for gems and diamonds. Become the best gold miner there is! And then you can get more gold diggers to boost your mining tycoon. Amass as much money as you can. The more you collect, the more you get rich. Simulator games are sometimes lame - but not this one! To opt out of CrazyLabs sales of personal information as a California resident, please visit the settings page within this app. For more information visit our privacy policy: https://crazylabs.com/app

About

Evolution Merge

Guide creatures from single-cell organisms to apex predators by eating and evolving. Merge specimens to discover new species and climb the food chain in this engaging evolution simulator.

Highlights
  • Chomp and eat to grow
  • Evolve through multiple creature stages
  • Merge specimens to create new species
  • Unlock unique creatures
  • Navigate vibrant game worlds
  • Survival of the fittest gameplay
Features
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► CHOMP YOUR WAY UP THE FOOD CHAIN Did you love biology lessons at school? Probably not. But that’s certainly not going to stop you from loving this unique, all-action evolution simulator. It easily brings the world of evolutionary biology to life in glorious technicolour on the screen of your device. Even the big starts small – single-cell is small in this case – and you’ll need to eat and eat to prove your fit to clamber up the food chain and take the leap to reach the next stage of evolution in this fun, fast-moving science game. ► RACE THROUGH EVOLUTION • Life’s rich pageant: Start the game as a tiny bacteria in a vast ocean, feed and grow to become a fish, then a turtle, then a frog and on through all the stages of evolution. You’ll never forget your first step on dry land! With each new type of creature come subtle changes to the gameplay that will keep you engaged in the game and always hungry for more. • Fun is in its DNA: In the classic gameplay of this super fun science game you have to guide your creature to the tastiest snacks, not all of whom are entirely happy to be your feed. Eat your fill to complete each level and watch out for some not entirely scientific bonus treats that will get you to your goal even faster (what’s that pizza doing in the jungle?). • The price of progress: Complete the goal in each level of the game, and you’ll get coins to buy more specimens. Merge them together, and through the magic of mutation you’ll create a new species. Don’t get over-confident though – you’ll need a pile of coins and multiple merges to move to the next stage of evolution, so get back in the game and keep eating for all you’re worth. • Plenty more fish in the sea: You’re hungry for progress, it’s all about feeding and growing, and there’ll be hundreds of smaller creatures to feast on in each level of the game. Though don’t forget there’s always something higher up the food chain that’s just as eager to feed on you. It’s the survival of the fittest! • The glorious evolution: This beautifully designed simulator features gorgeously bright and detailed gamescapes, with a unique cute and colourful creature to unlock each time you take a step up the evolutionary ladder. ► AIM FOR THE APEX If success is in your DNA and you’re determined to make it to the very top of the food chain, you’re bound to enjoy this fun and frantic science-based feeding frenzy of an evolutionary simulator. Looking for an original, engaging casual game that would help you grow as a person, or at least as an amoeba, fish or turtle? Then download Evolution Merge right now and get chomping your way up the very top of the evolutionary ladder. Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Dig Deep4 screens
Evolution Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dig Deep and Evolution Merge both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 57% of Evolution Merge's. Dig Deep also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Dig Deep sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Evolution Merge sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dig Deep against 4.7 for Evolution Merge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112K and 59K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 57% of Evolution Merge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dig Deep versus Evolution Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDig DeepEvolution Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (112K ratings) — better4.7 (59K ratings)
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better57.3% of reviews
Number of ratings112K — better59K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB463 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrazy LabsSayGames LTD

Customer experience

Dig Deep

All ratings111,440 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews657 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative18.6%

Evolution Merge

All ratings58,714 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews354 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative33.1%

User reviews

Dig Deep

From 112K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Evolution Merge

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Fast-paced evolution mechanics
  • 💡 Unique concept of merging animals
  • 😊 Relaxing and enjoyable experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of sound effects or background music
  • 💰 Excessive amount of ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🔄 Repetitive nature of the evolution process
  • 🔒 Inappropriate ads for a game targeted at children

Bugs and requests

Dig Deep

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Evolution Merge

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes when certain ads are displayed
  • Inability to merge top-level creatures as suggested by the game
  • Progress reset or lost after reaching certain stages

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse evolution paths beyond just reaching humans
  • Option to purchase ad-free version or remove ads
  • Ability to play as unlocked creatures after reaching the end
  • Smoother progression and less repetitive grind

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Dig Deep

One-time15
  • Giant Potion Pack$0.99
  • Capacity Pack$0.99
  • Rare Egg Bundle$2.49
Show 12 more
  • Treasure Chest$2.99
  • Forever Magnet$3.99
  • Forever Speed$3.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Rare Egg Plus Bundle$5.99
  • Forever Instant Cash$7.99
  • Bundle #1$9.99
  • Bundle #2$9.99
  • Coins Pack 3$9.99
  • Bundle #3$14.99
  • Mega Bundle$18.99
  • Super Mega Bundle$24.99
5 purchases

Evolution Merge

One-time5
  • Ticket Pack$2.99
  • No ADS$4.99
  • Medium Ticket Pack$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Large Ticket Pack$24.99
  • Extra Large Ticket Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Dig Deep free?
Dig Deep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Evolution Merge free?
Evolution Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dig Deep or Evolution Merge?
Dig Deep is rated higher. Dig Deep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Evolution Merge averages 4.7 from 59K ratings.
Do Dig Deep or Evolution Merge have ads?
Both Dig Deep and Evolution Merge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dig Deep or Evolution Merge?
Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, and Evolution Merge every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dig Deep was updated on October 27, 2026 and Evolution Merge on October 27, 2026.

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