# Dig Deep vs Aqua Ball

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aqua Ball at every 2 days against Dig Deep's every 6 weeks. Aqua Ball also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Dig Deep's advantage is ratings volume (111K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Aqua Ball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig Deep has 111K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aqua Ball's.

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, Aqua Ball every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Deep | Aqua Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1620044758/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-ball/id6504370536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [Digital Pin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463522400) |

## 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


### Aqua Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-ball/id6504370536)

Dig through sand to guide colorful balls through challenging levels. Collect as many balls as possible, avoid obstacles, and deliver them to a waiting truck. Unlock new levels and boosters to enhance your puzzle-solving and digging skills.

**Highlights:** Finger-based sand digging, Ball collection for scoring, Obstacle and trap navigation, Level-based challenges, Unlockable tools and boosters, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free for 1 Month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free for 3 Months | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free for 6 Months | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free for 1 Year | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Deep free?

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

### Is Aqua Ball free?

Aqua Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig Deep or Aqua Ball?

Aqua Ball is rated higher. Dig Deep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Aqua Ball averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dig Deep or Aqua Ball have ads?

Both Dig Deep and Aqua Ball show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Deep or Aqua Ball?

Dig Deep ships an update every 6 weeks, and Aqua Ball every 2 days. Most recently, Dig Deep was updated on October 18, 2026 and Aqua Ball on October 10, 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.*