Metal Digger vs Gladiator Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metal Digger
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This is a coin mining game, metal detecting, and metal digging game. You can search for various types of metal, currently three: ferrous metal, aluminum, and copper. You can also search for coins; the game features a wide variety of coins, from Peter the Great to the USSR. Various antique crosses and rings are also available as finds. As the game develops, other types of metal and possibly various antiques will be added. Different types of detectors are available in the game: Otklik, Veles, Svarog, and others. They differ in their search radius and the likelihood of finding heavier metals. When searching for metal, you can find coins, but if you're specifically looking for coins, the game features a special metal detector model—the Beryl. When selected in your inventory, the coin search mode is activated. A search magnet is also available for finding finds in swamps and lakes. At the start of the game, you'll have the Otklik detector available in your inventory; other metal detectors will become available as you level up and progress in the game. You'll need to go metal detecting, search for metal, and turn in your finds. This way, you can earn money not only for a more powerful detector, but also for a trailer for your Niva (available at the start of the game), a UAZ, and a Lesnik all-terrain vehicle! With a trailer or a UAZ, you'll be able to load more metal. The trailer can be attached to any of your vehicles. The Lesnik all-terrain vehicle not only has the highest load capacity but also unlocks a new location! This location is where you can find the rarest coins. If you're a treasure hunter, it's time to go treasure hunting! There's also the appropriate equipment for detecting: a shovel for digging and a petrol cutter for cutting large metals. You can also earn achievements in the game—you'll find out what they are once you earn them))
Gladiator Simulator
Engage in intense gladiator battles with dynamic gameplay and roguelike elements. Each fight offers new challenges, enemies, and opportunities to upgrade your fighting style. Master skill-based controls to overcome epic boss fights and deadly traps.
- Dynamic arena battle gameplay
- Roguelike elements with randomized encounters
- Powerful upgrades for fighting style
- Epic boss fights and deadly traps
- Skill-based controls
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Step into the world of ruthless gladiator games, where each arena battle is a test of reflex, timing, and pure willpower. No fight is the same — thanks to deep roguelike elements, every run delivers new challenges and surprises. Key Features: - Dynamic arena battle gameplay with fast-paced combat - Randomized encounters and enemies in each run - Powerful upgrades that shape your fighting style - Epic boss fights and deadly traps - Fluid, skill-based controls for true gladiator arena mastery With every fight, the challenge grows — adapt, evolve, or fall. The crowd roars for a hero. Will you rise in the gladiator arena, or be forgotten in the sand? Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://taketopgames.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metal Digger at none against Gladiator Simulator's 16. Gladiator Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Gladiator Simulator sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Metal Digger asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metal Digger ships an update monthly, Gladiator Simulator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Metal Digger | Gladiator Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 375 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sergey Shevtsov | Take Top Entertainment LLP |
In-app purchases
Metal Digger
No in-app purchases
Gladiator Simulator
- Trail Reward$1.99
- Newbie Pack$1.99
- Stage 1 Pack$4.99
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- Stage 3 Pack$4.99
- Stage 7 Pack$4.99
- Pile of gems$4.99
- No Ads$4.99
- Rare bone set$4.99
- Stage 4 Pack$9.99
- Stage 8 Pack$9.99
- Stage 2 Pack$9.99
- Stage 6 Pack$9.99
- Heap of gems$9.99
- Burrel of gems$19.99
- Box of gems$49.99
- Chest of gems$99.99
Questions
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