# Dig Odyssey vs Crash Castles

The clearest difference is rating: Crash Castles at 5.0 against Dig Odyssey's 3.4. Dig Odyssey's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig Odyssey sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Crash Castles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crash Castles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig Odyssey has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dig Odyssey ships an update weekly, Crash Castles every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Odyssey | Crash Castles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-castles/id6789081200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Andrey Abrosimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439688555) | [Yvan Taurines](https://appshunter.io/developer/952279824) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004)

Explore an exoplanet as a space miner, digging for valuable resources and uncovering a mysterious signal. Upgrade your tools to dig faster and manage your oxygen supply to survive the challenging terrain.

**Highlights:** Explore exoplanet depths, Mine metals and gems, Uncover mysterious signal, Upgrade mining tools, Manage oxygen supply, Craft and upgrade equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resources | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack + NoADS | $1.19 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and simple gameplay
- 💡 Addictive and engaging
- ✨ Nice art style
- 🚀 Fast progression initially
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- ⏳ Short game length
- 📉 Lack of progression
- 💸 Poor monetization
- 🕹️ Poor controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during ads
- Controls barely function
- Character swings but doesn't break blocks
- Cannot return to surface after first pickaxe swing
- Purchased resource pack not received

**Requested features**

- Add more dig sites/planets
- More upgrades and tools
- Add a story or mystery
- Add an end-game sequence
- Option to turn off vibration


### Crash Castles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-castles/id6789081200)

Construct and fortify your own castle, then launch attacks on enemy fortresses. Train a powerful army and strategically destroy enemy defenses to claim victory and earn rewards for upgrades.

**Highlights:** Build and expand your castle, Arrange rooms and facilities, Unlock and upgrade facilities, Recruit and upgrade troops, Attack enemy castles, Destroy enemy rooms, Collect resources and improve castle

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handfull of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wheelbarrow of gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Torrent of gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Odyssey free?

Dig Odyssey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crash Castles free?

Crash Castles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig Odyssey or Crash Castles?

Crash Castles is rated higher. Dig Odyssey averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Crash Castles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dig Odyssey or Crash Castles have ads?

Both Dig Odyssey and Crash Castles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Odyssey or Crash Castles?

Dig Odyssey ships an update weekly, and Crash Castles every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dig Odyssey was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crash Castles on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*