# Auto Diggers vs Balls'n Ropes

The clearest difference is ads: Balls'n Ropes at none against Auto Diggers's shown. Balls'n Ropes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (64K vs 16K). Auto Diggers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auto Diggers sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Balls'n Ropes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Auto Diggers against 4.6 for Balls'n Ropes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 64K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 28% positive.

Auto Diggers ships an update every 2 weeks, Balls'n Ropes weekly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto Diggers | Balls'n Ropes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-diggers/id6444107954/reviews)** | [4.6 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballsn-ropes/id6444528109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **64K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **27.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 444 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto Diggers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-diggers/id6444107954)

Embark on an underground adventure collecting and multiplying an army of diggers. Defeat bosses, discover treasures, and deal damage by expanding your digger force. Become the ultimate digger master in this addictive pixelated world.

**Highlights:** Collect and multiply diggers, Defeat bosses at every level, Discover hidden treasures, Pixelated world exploration, Expand digger army for more damage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shield Booster! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds and Boosters! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds,Boosters and tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium No Ads Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds, Boosters and tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds, Boosters and tokens | $7.99 | one-time |
| Best No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds, Boosters and tokens | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 💎 Satisfying digging mechanics
- 🕹️ Engaging progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive number of ads
- 🤖 Misleading claims about ad-free experience
- 🔌 Requires persistent internet connection
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Diggers becoming invincible and unable to be destroyed
- Game crashing at the end of levels
- Purchases not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- More building options and customization
- Offline play mode
- Improved progression system with less repetition


### Balls'n Ropes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballsn-ropes/id6444528109)

Create custom loops to bounce balls on rubbers and earn in-game currency. Add and merge balls to increase their value and maximize your earnings. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom loops, Bounce balls on rubbers, Add and merge balls, Increase ball value, Earn in-game currency

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack: Ropes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack: Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins & Skip It Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ball Pack I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack III | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ball Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ball Pack III | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 🎨 Satisfying visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 💰 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss at higher levels
- Inability to merge balls after certain levels
- Negative money glitch

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Less intrusive ads
- Progression system improvements
- More level variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Diggers free?

Auto Diggers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Balls'n Ropes free?

Balls'n Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auto Diggers or Balls'n Ropes?

Auto Diggers is rated higher. Auto Diggers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Balls'n Ropes averages 4.6 from 64K ratings.

### Do Auto Diggers or Balls'n Ropes have ads?

Auto Diggers shows ads; Balls'n Ropes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Auto Diggers or Balls'n Ropes?

Auto Diggers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Balls'n Ropes weekly. Most recently, Auto Diggers was updated on November 4, 2026 and Balls'n Ropes on November 4, 2026.

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