# Pen Dig vs Big Punch!

The clearest difference is rating: Pen Dig at 4.6 against Big Punch!'s 3.2. Pen Dig also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 27) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Big Punch!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (40% vs 11%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pen Dig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Punch! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pen Dig holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pen Dig has 3.6K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Pen Dig's written reviews are positive against 40% of Big Punch!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pen Dig ships an update monthly, Big Punch! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pen Dig | Big Punch! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen-dig/id1669978113/reviews)** | [3.2 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-punch/id6472044760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 164 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DoDo Game Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604391608) | [Sunday GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536578423) |

## What reviewers say

### Pen Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen-dig/id1669978113)

Engage in a clicker idle game where you dig the ground with a pen to earn money. Upgrade your digging tools and use your earnings to construct a city, opening new areas and creating your own unique playstyle.

**Highlights:** Clicker idle gameplay, Earn coins by digging, Upgrade various pen tools, Build a city from mines, Create a personalized playstyle, Develop a prosperous city

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun game concept
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overwhelming number of ads
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Paid 'no ads' option doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Pencil/drill stops collecting materials at certain depths
- Progress resets or gets stuck after reaching certain milestones
- Inability to progress past first city/area

**Requested features**

- More levels and content to extend gameplay
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve stability and fix bugs


### Big Punch!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-punch/id6472044760)

Train your character to deliver increasingly powerful punches. Collect items to enhance your strength and break through increasingly challenging objects. Aim for the highest score by growing your punch beyond the sky.

**Highlights:** Grow punch strength, Break all objects, Collect growth drinks, Level up character, Reach beyond the sky

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pen Dig free?

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

### Is Big Punch! free?

Big Punch! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pen Dig or Big Punch!?

Pen Dig is rated higher. Pen Dig averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Big Punch! averages 3.2 from 27 ratings.

### Do Pen Dig or Big Punch! have ads?

Both Pen Dig and Big Punch! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pen Dig or Big Punch!?

Pen Dig ships an update monthly, and Big Punch! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pen Dig was updated on September 28, 2026 and Big Punch! on June 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.*