# Mobile Run vs Merge and Dig

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Merge and Dig at 127K against Mobile Run's 865. Mobile Run's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 54%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Merge and Dig sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merge and Dig holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge and Dig has 127K ratings behind it against 865, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Mobile Run's written reviews are positive against 54% of Merge and Dig's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Run | Merge and Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (865 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899/reviews) | **[4.7 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-and-dig/id1640610431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 865 | **127K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899)

Collect virtual apps and harness their unique powers to overcome challenges. Strategize your app collection to unlock new abilities and progress through the game.

**Highlights:** Collect virtual apps, Utilize app powers, Strategic gameplay, Unlock new abilities, Progress through challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 💎 Variety of apps/abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost feature staying active
- Ability to bypass levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve app selection and balancing
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


### Merge and Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-and-dig/id1640610431)

Embark on an addictive merging and digging adventure to build a mining empire. Merge pickaxes to create powerful tools, strategically deploy them to break blocks, and collect resources to become a mining tycoon. Compete on leaderboards and earn idle rewards.

**Highlights:** Merge pickaxes for efficiency, Strategic block destruction, Unlock and upgrade pickaxes, Global leaderboards, Idle rewards collection

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Basic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| St. Patricks No Ads Offer 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Carousel Offer 01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Christmas 2023 Offer + No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Christmas Special | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Rabbit Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Value Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip Pack Huge | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Carousel Offer 02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Super Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun concept
- 🕰 Good time-waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 Overheating issues
- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 💰 Microtransactions feel forced

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss after crashes
- Inability to remove low-level tools
- Purchases not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More building options
- Higher level tools
- Inventory management system
- Offline mode without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Run free?

Mobile Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merge and Dig free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Run or Merge and Dig?

Merge and Dig is rated higher. Mobile Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 865 ratings, while Merge and Dig averages 4.7 from 127K ratings.

### Do Mobile Run or Merge and Dig have ads?

Both Mobile Run and Merge and Dig show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Run or Merge and Dig?

Mobile Run ships an update every 2 months, and Merge and Dig every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Run was updated on October 27, 2026 and Merge and Dig on November 1, 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.*