# I.Q. vs Idle Dig Factory

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Dig Factory at 4.8 against I.Q.'s 2.9. Idle Dig Factory also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 23%) and ratings volume (6K vs 7). I.Q.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I.Q. sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Dig Factory sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Dig Factory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Dig Factory has 6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of I.Q.'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Idle Dig Factory's.

I.Q. ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Dig Factory monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I.Q. | Idle Dig Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-test/id407003328/reviews) | **[4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dig-factory/id1660156364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/391493904) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### I.Q.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-test/id407003328)

Calculate your intelligence quotient with this app. Perform various tests, including a time-trial mode, and share them with family and friends to see who is the most intelligent. Create multiple user profiles to track progress and compare results.

**Highlights:** Calculate intelligence quotient, Multiple test types, Time Trial Test, Create multiple users, Share tests with friends and family

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tickets x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tickets x100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |


### Idle Dig Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dig-factory/id1660156364)

Manage a mining company, excavating and selling ore for profit. Upgrade equipment, unlock new devices for rarer ores, and hire administrators to boost income and efficiency. Aim to build the largest excavation company.

**Highlights:** Excavate and sell ore, Upgrade mining equipment, Unlock new ore collection devices, Hire administrators for management, Increase income and efficiency, Build the largest excavation company

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Minimal ads
- 🚀 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Freezing and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Ads after every action
- Forced ads for basic features
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Improved performance and stability
- Offline progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I.Q. free?

I.Q. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Dig Factory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, I.Q. or Idle Dig Factory?

Idle Dig Factory is rated higher. I.Q. averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Idle Dig Factory averages 4.8 from 6K ratings.

### Do I.Q. or Idle Dig Factory have ads?

Idle Dig Factory shows ads; I.Q. does not.

### Which is updated more often, I.Q. or Idle Dig Factory?

I.Q. ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Dig Factory monthly. Most recently, I.Q. was updated on October 28, 2026 and Idle Dig Factory on October 30, 2026.

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