Comparison

Dig! vs Balance

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

Head to head
About

Dig!

Embark on an arcade-style digging adventure to unearth treasures and save a museum. Navigate treacherous levels, collect artifacts, and use power-ups and hats to outsmart enemies like Nigel the mummy. Strategize quick changes of direction to dig out 75% of each stage.

Highlights
  • Arcade action gameplay
  • Treasure and artifact collection
  • Power-ups and hats with perks
  • Unique enemy characters
  • Museum collection building
  • Colorful 3D graphics
Features
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Join Douglas Chase as he digs up his backyard in search of treasures and fame! *** iPhone 3GS not supported *** 
Douglas Chase is a not so great archeologist working for a failing museum. He must dig up objects to save his job and the museum as well.
 Nigel the mummy will be out to get Douglas, but don’t worry, Nigel’s sense of direction is not so great (too many years buried in a tomb will do that), however if Nigel does touch your digging line, all heck will break loose! Many more enemies will join Nigel so collect hats (magic hats of course!), that will help Douglas along his adventure digging deeper and deeper to the center of the earth… Inspired by the arcade game “QiX”, Dig! is a fast paced game which requires quick changes of direction and strategy to dig out 75% of each level to complete. Different enemies will add to the difficulty however Nigel will always be close by, wandering around as he does. Collect artefacts for money to help the museum and to buy power-ups and hats. Collect exhibit pieces to put into the museum and earn a paycheck for Douglas. 
Description: •Quick arcade action. •Interesting areas to unearth. •Power ups! •Hats! (that give perks!) •Unusual enemies; Nigel the mummy, moles with fezzes and many more! •Artifacts to collect. •Museum collections to find. •Colorful 3D art. •Great soundtrack. •Appropriate for all ages. Follow us for the latest info and game news! • http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/ • http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames • http://twitter.com/cm_games

About

Balance

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Welcome to Balance 3D, where precision meets pure adrenaline! This isn't just a simple balancing puzzle; it's a heart-pounding action-adventure that will push your reflexes to the absolute limit. Navigate your ball through treacherous 3D environments suspended high in the sky. To conquer these levels, you'll need more than just logic—you need split-second timing, perfect momentum, and nerves of steel. Every narrow path and sharp corner hides a new deadly challenge waiting to knock you into the abyss. SURVIVE DEADLY TRAPS & OBSTACLES The path to victory is paved with danger. You will need to stay incredibly sharp and time your movements perfectly to avoid a brutal end. Watch out for: - Sliding Saw Blades: Razor-sharp metal cutting directly across your only path. - Swinging Battle Axes & Giant Hammers: Massive, heavy weapons ready to crush you right off the edge. - Scorching Fire Traps: Floor vents that erupt with intense flames just as you roll by. - Lethal Spikes: Hidden floor traps that spring up when you least expect it. KEY FEATURES: • Action-Packed Puzzle Gameplay: The perfect blend of brain-teasing navigation and intense, fast-paced survival. • Realistic Physics: Master the weight, momentum, and balance of your ball to survive the extreme obstacle courses. • Play Your Way: Play exactly how you want! Switch seamlessly between the classic virtual joystick and device tilt controls anytime during gameplay. • Dynamic Floating Joystick: No more fixed controls! The virtual joystick now instantly spawns exactly where you touch the screen for a completely natural and ergonomic grip. • Stunning 3D Environments: Beautiful but merciless worlds filled with dynamic traps. • Test Your Reflexes: The further you progress, the faster and more chaotic the traps become! • Universal Compatibility: Optimized for a seamless and smooth experience on both iPhones and iPads. How to Play: • Select your preferred control method (Tilt or Joystick) from the main menu or pause screen. • Guide the ball carefully through the level without falling. • If using Tilt mode, adjust the tilt sensitivity to your liking and use the dynamic centering feature anytime to find your perfect ergonomic grip. Do you have the steady hands and fast reflexes required to survive the ultimate obstacle course? Download Balance 3D now and let the action begin!

Screenshots

Dig!4 screens
Balance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balance at none against Dig!'s 4. Dig!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Dig! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Balance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dig! versus Balance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDig!Balance
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrescent Moon GamesBaris Samurkas

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Dig!

One-time4
  • Pile of Gold$0.99
  • Coin Doubler$1.99
  • Pot of Gold$1.99
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  • Chest of Pirate Gold$4.99
None

Balance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dig! free?
Dig! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balance free?
Balance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dig! or Balance have ads?
Balance shows ads; Dig! does not.
Which is updated more often, Dig! or Balance?
Dig! ships an update monthly, and Balance monthly. Most recently, Dig! was updated on October 4, 2026 and Balance on October 1, 2026.

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