# Dig Deep vs String Art

Dig Deep and String Art both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's. Dig Deep also leads on ratings volume (111K vs 26K) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). String Art's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig Deep sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and String Art sells 3 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 String Art. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's.

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, String Art every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Deep | String Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1620044758/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 208 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) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## 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


### String Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608)

Create unique visual art using digital strings. Design intricate patterns and colorful masterpieces with an intuitive interface. Unleash your creativity and explore endless artistic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create string art, Design intricate patterns, Use digital strings, Explore artistic possibilities, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money+1000 Gem | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 👍 Fun and satisfying
- 😌 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Takes too long to complete pictures
- 🔍 Finished art doesn't match the reference

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't go away even with paid ad-free option
- Game resets settings when moving to next level

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Offline play mode
- Ability to customize art frames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Deep free?

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

### Is String Art free?

String Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig Deep or String Art?

Dig Deep is rated higher. Dig Deep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while String Art averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Dig Deep or String Art have ads?

Both Dig Deep and String Art show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Deep or String Art?

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, and String Art every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dig Deep was updated on October 19, 2026 and String Art on October 19, 2026.

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