# Pocket Mine vs Digger Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Mine at 4.7 against Digger Machine's 4.5. Pocket Mine also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 351). Digger Machine's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Mine sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Digger Machine sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Mine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Mine has 2K ratings behind it against 351, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Pocket Mine's written reviews are positive against 79% of Digger Machine's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Mine | Digger Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-mine/id585528957/reviews)** | [4.5 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 351 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 79.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roofdog Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/445060906) | [Dariusz Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/829907063) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Mine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-mine/id585528957)

Tap blocks to dig deep, uncover treasures, and trigger explosive chain reactions. Build a deck of booster cards to enhance your digging and unlock characters with special powers. Trade with friends to complete collections and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Tap to dig deeper, Discover treasure chests and rare artifacts, Trigger explosive chain reactions, Build a deck of booster cards, Unlock characters with special powers, Trade with friends for rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Special Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Novice Special Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy cap upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Special Offer 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of Rubies | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Unique mining/digging concept
- 🎨 Appealing art style and music
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔑 Difficult to obtain keys/rubies
- 📤 Sync/progress issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect artifact/card rewards
- Prestige system resets progress
- Timed events not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More varied mine environments
- Ability to trade/gift artifacts
- Expanded progression system
- Reduced energy/cooldown times
- Improved artifact/card management


### 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 Pocket Mine free?

Pocket Mine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Digger Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Mine or Digger Machine?

Pocket Mine is rated higher. Pocket Mine averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Digger Machine averages 4.5 from 351 ratings.

### Do Pocket Mine or Digger Machine have ads?

Both Pocket Mine and Digger Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Mine or Digger Machine?

Pocket Mine ships an update every 3 months, and Digger Machine every 3 months. Most recently, Pocket Mine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Digger Machine on October 24, 2026.

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