# Dig Deep vs Sword Melter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sword Melter at weekly against Dig Deep's every 6 weeks. Sword Melter also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked). Dig Deep's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig Deep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sword Melter sells 10 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 4.8 for Sword Melter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113K and 64K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sword Melter's.

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, Sword Melter weekly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Deep | Sword Melter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (113K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1620044758/reviews) | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113K** | 64K |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 48.2% 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 | — | **#113** |
| Size | 253 MB | 373 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giant Potion 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 |
| Forever Instant Cash | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #3 | $14.99 | 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


### Sword Melter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Racing, #182 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Forge the ultimate sword by combining elements, melting materials, and customizing your weapon. Navigate thrilling challenges, cut through obstacles, and test your crafting and combat skills in this strategic adventure.

**Highlights:** Craft ultimate swords, Strategic element combination, Melt and forge materials, Customize sword design, Face road challenges, Unlock new elements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 10 ORE | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Ore | $2.99 | one-time |
| BEST SELLER PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 ORE | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level 20 ORE | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS - HELPER PACK | $17.99 | one-time |
| Level 30 ORE | $29.99 | one-time |
| NO MORE ADS PACK | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and engaging
- 👍 Decent amount of ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔍 Misleading advertising
- 💰 Paid features don't work as expected
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Grey/black screen issue
- Ore merging not working as expected
- Gun mode crashes

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Instant ore merging
- Higher level ore purchases
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Deep free?

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

### Is Sword Melter free?

Sword Melter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig Deep or Sword Melter?

Sword Melter is rated higher. Dig Deep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113K ratings, while Sword Melter averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.

### Do Dig Deep or Sword Melter have ads?

Both Dig Deep and Sword Melter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Deep or Sword Melter?

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sword Melter weekly. Most recently, Dig Deep was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sword Melter on November 4, 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.*