# Digging Run vs Sand Miner

The clearest difference is rating: Sand Miner at 4.6 against Digging Run's 3.7. Sand Miner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). Digging Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Miner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Digging Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sand Miner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Miner has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digging Run | Sand Miner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-run/id1635935234/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-miner-idle-mining-game/id6448038107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BOOM GAMES YAZILIM VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507029889) | [Take Top Entertainment LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) |

## What reviewers say

### Digging Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-run/id1635935234)

Dig deeper into the earth to unlock new levels and hire more workers. Improve your digging speed and expand your operations to progress further. This game offers a simple yet engaging experience focused on resource management and expansion.

**Highlights:** Unlock new worker levels, Increase digging speed, Hire more workers, Dig deeper, Level progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sand Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-miner-idle-mining-game/id6448038107)

Embark on a desert adventure to unearth marvelous relics. Experience the life of a mining tycoon in this idle digging game. Power up your excavator and start digging to discover hidden artifacts and become the ultimate idle tycoon.

**Highlights:** Idle mining gameplay, Excavator simulator, Artifact discovery, Desert exploration, Tycoon progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mirage Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Sale Oil | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oil Magnate - Premium Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Advance Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Infinite Capacity | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Wide Vacuum | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digging Run free?

Digging Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sand Miner free?

Sand Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digging Run or Sand Miner?

Sand Miner is rated higher. Digging Run averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sand Miner averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Digging Run or Sand Miner have ads?

Digging Run shows ads; Sand Miner does not.

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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.*