Comparison

Deep Water Mining Factory vs Ants vs Robots

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Deep Water Mining Factory

Features
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Deep Water Mining Factory is an underwater resource extraction and factory automation game inspired by Factorio. Set on a remote, isolated island in the middle of a vast ocean, players must dig deep underground to discover valuable resources and mine them, even extending their operations down to the ocean floor. Throughout the game, players aim to build their own factory system, automate production lines, and efficiently process and transport resources. The underwater environment presents unique challenges compared to land-based settings. With limited energy resources and a complex marine landscape, players must adopt creative and strategic approaches to mine and process resources effectively. As they dig deeper, they uncover rare materials that enable them to build more advanced machines and equipment. Additionally, interacting with the underwater ecosystem and managing an automated mechanical system are key aspects of the gameplay. Starting with basic tools and resources, players gradually expand their base, constructing intricate machines and conveyor belt systems to fully automate all tasks. The ultimate goal is to build a massive industrial complex deep in the ocean, automating everything from resource extraction to processing and production.

About

Ants vs Robots

Engage in strategic colony management with two distinct factions: ants and robots. Choose between real-time strategy battles against other colonies or tower defense against waves of bugs. Explore a sandbox mode with a map editor or progress through a story mode.

Highlights
  • Colony management simulator
  • RTS battles
  • Tower defense mode
  • Playable ant and robot factions
  • Sandbox mode with map editor
  • Story mode
Features
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Ants vs Robots is a colony simulator game with simple and intuitive controls. The game has two modes: 1) RTS where you fight other colony, 2) Tower Defence where you fight waves of bugs. There are two playable factions — ants and robots. The game features sandbox mode with a map editor and story mode where you complete level after level.

Screenshots

Deep Water Mining Factory4 screens
Ants vs Robots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ants vs Robots at none against Deep Water Mining Factory's shown. Deep Water Mining Factory's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Deep Water Mining Factory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ants vs Robots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Water Mining Factory ships an update every 5 days, Ants vs Robots every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Deep Water Mining Factory versus Ants vs Robots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep Water Mining FactoryAnts vs Robots
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—96.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—52 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB96 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSung Joon KimIvan Khokhlenkov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Deep Water Mining Factory

One-time1
  • VIP 5 level boost (Qtr 10)$3.99
1 purchases

Ants vs Robots

One-time1
  • No ads and fast speed$3.99

Questions

Is Deep Water Mining Factory free?
Deep Water Mining Factory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ants vs Robots free?
Ants vs Robots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deep Water Mining Factory or Ants vs Robots have ads?
Deep Water Mining Factory shows ads; Ants vs Robots does not.
Which is updated more often, Deep Water Mining Factory or Ants vs Robots?
Deep Water Mining Factory ships an update every 5 days, and Ants vs Robots every 3 months. Most recently, Deep Water Mining Factory was updated on October 18, 2026 and Ants vs Robots on October 13, 2026.

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