# Gold Digger HD vs Digger Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Digger Machine at 4.5 against Gold Digger HD's 3.9. Digger Machine also leads on ratings volume (336 vs 56). Gold Digger HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digger Machine sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Gold Digger HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Digger Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digger Machine has 336 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Gold Digger HD's written reviews are positive against 79% of Digger Machine's.

Gold Digger HD ships an update monthly, Digger Machine every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Digger HD | Digger Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-digger-hd/id527637752/reviews) | **[4.5 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **336** |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [崇林 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/527637755) | [Dariusz Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/829907063) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Digger HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-digger-hd/id527637752)

Experience a classic arcade-style game with stunning cartoon graphics and intuitive touch controls. Explore thousands of levels and utilize powerful in-game props to achieve high scores and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Stunning cartoon graphics, Simple touch screen controls, Thousands of levels, Powerful in-game props, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💎 Classic game from the past
- 🎮 Great way to pass time
- 👌 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads that block gameplay
- 🤦‍♂️ Ads that redirect to the App Store
- 😡 Ads that freeze the game
- 🤔 Unclear descriptions for in-game items

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes randomly
- Inconsistent controls and physics
- Incorrect scoring and progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Add a pause/save feature
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Improve level progression and checkpoints
- Add more varied levels and challenges


### Digger Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258)

Embark on an arcade adventure to unearth valuable minerals like gold and diamonds. Upgrade your digging machine, build bases, and navigate treacherous mines filled with traps and bosses. Collect and sell 50 types of minerals to enhance your equipment and become the ultimate miner.

**Highlights:** Dig for 50 types of minerals, Upgrade digging machine, Build bases, Navigate 3 underground mines, Complete missions, Use 6 special actions

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Diamond Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time limited custom pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Good and valuable starter pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Diamond Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50% off - Best available sale! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Golden Diamond Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mega Diamond Pack | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Faithful recreation of classic Motherload game
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- ⏱️ Great time-killer/casual entertainment
- 💰 Reasonable monetization with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics after initial hours
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💾 Progress deletion on death or app closure
- 📺 Ad-related issues (black screens, fake X buttons)
- ⚠️ Game-breaking gem loss bug

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when typing feedback
- Progress deleted on death despite save system
- Black screen after watching ads for revival
- Gems consumed without unlocking base
- Player stuck in rocks with no escape

**Requested features**

- Character customization options
- Ability to dig upward
- More levels/content
- Map feature
- Confirmation dialog for restart button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Digger HD free?

Gold Digger HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Digger Machine free?

Digger Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gold Digger HD or Digger Machine?

Digger Machine is rated higher. Gold Digger HD averages 3.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Digger Machine averages 4.5 from 336 ratings.

### Do Gold Digger HD or Digger Machine have ads?

Digger Machine shows ads; Gold Digger HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Digger HD or Digger Machine?

Gold Digger HD ships an update monthly, and Digger Machine every 3 months. Most recently, Gold Digger HD was updated on October 22, 2026 and Digger Machine on September 30, 2026.

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