# Dig Deep vs Snow shovelers

Dig Deep and Snow shovelers both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 23% of Snow shovelers's. Dig Deep also leads on ratings volume (112K vs 2.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig Deep sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Snow shovelers 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 4.6 for Snow shovelers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig Deep has 112K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 23% of Snow shovelers's.

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, Snow shovelers monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Deep | Snow shovelers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1620044758/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-shovelers-simulation/id1670248737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 630 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) |

## 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


### Snow shovelers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-shovelers-simulation/id1670248737)

Operate a snowplow to clear snow and earn money. Use your earnings to upgrade your vehicle and collect more snow efficiently. Help the city by plowing snow for everyone in this casual simulation game.

**Highlights:** Operate a snowplow, Collect snow, Earn money, Level up snowplow, Upgrade vehicle, Help the city

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Free minecart | $5.99 | one-time |
| Always fast | $5.99 | one-time |
| Value pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- 💰 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🕰️ Ads every 30 seconds

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory full issue
- Progression stuck at 999,999

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More levels and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Deep free?

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

### Is Snow shovelers free?

Snow shovelers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig Deep or Snow shovelers?

Dig Deep is rated higher. Dig Deep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Snow shovelers averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Dig Deep or Snow shovelers have ads?

Both Dig Deep and Snow shovelers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Deep or Snow shovelers?

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, and Snow shovelers monthly. Most recently, Dig Deep was updated on October 25, 2026 and Snow shovelers on October 23, 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.*