Comparison

Apocalypse Idle vs Dig Rare

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

Head to head
About

Apocalypse Idle

Features
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Fight against zombies in a lot of different locations. Since apocalypse has began you decided to destroy as much zombies as possible. You have only one gun at start, but in the shop you can buy powerful weapon. Check your skills in different sandboxes with endless mode and try to survive as long as you can. Collect gold, destroy zombies and save the world from monsters!

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Dig Rare

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Pickaxe, Profit, and a Pocket Full of Mystery! Ever dreamed of striking it rich with just a pickaxe and a big dream? In this addictive mining adventure, you’ll dig deep to uncover valuable minerals, mysterious rocks, and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Sell what you find for instant cash — or take it to the next level by crafting powerful batteries that sell for way more. Upgrade your pickaxe, buy tools like dynamite and torches, and keep your gear in top shape—because a worn-out pickaxe won't get you far. And just when you think you’ve seen it all... Boom! You crack open a mystery mineral and discover something totally unexpected. Repair, upgrade, explore, repeat. Will you become just another miner… or a legendary underground tycoon? Start digging. Fortune favors the bold.

Screenshots

Apocalypse Idle4 screens
Dig Rare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apocalypse Idle at none against Dig Rare's 1. Apocalypse Idle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dig Rare's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dig Rare sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apocalypse Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apocalypse Idle ships an update every 12 months, Dig Rare fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Apocalypse Idle versus Dig Rare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApocalypse IdleDig Rare
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB464 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOleksii PetrochenkoSmelly Cat

In-app purchases

None

Apocalypse Idle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dig Rare

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Apocalypse Idle free?
Apocalypse Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dig Rare free?
Dig Rare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apocalypse Idle or Dig Rare have ads?
Both Apocalypse Idle and Dig Rare show ads.
Which is updated more often, Apocalypse Idle or Dig Rare?
Apocalypse Idle ships an update every 12 months, and Dig Rare fortnightly. Most recently, Apocalypse Idle was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dig Rare on October 24, 2026.

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