Comparison

Inari Run vs Drill Baron

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

Head to head
About

Inari Run

Features
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This is a platformer-like infinite runner where your skills are put to the test to escape the giant tentacles chasing you! Jump, glide, slide, and more to get as far as possible. This is the first game ever we're publishing and we intend to release more features on a regular basis, so please feel free to give us feedback so we can improve!

About

Drill Baron

Pilot a drill pod deep underground to mine ore, gems, and treasures. Sell your findings, upgrade your equipment, and explore seven unique worlds with their own dangers. Build your base, manage miner bots, and participate in seasonal events for rewards.

Highlights
  • One-finger drill pod control
  • Sell ore and gems at trade post
  • Upgrade drill, cargo, and other parts
  • Explore seven distinct worlds
  • Build and upgrade base structures
  • Miner bots dig while you're away
  • Participate in seasonal events
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Below the surface lie ore, gems and ancient treasures – and the deeper you drill, the more everything is worth. But watch out: gas explodes, lava burns, and your tank won't refill itself. DRILL, SELL, UPGRADE • Steer your drill pod through the ground with one finger. • Get your ore back up in time and sell it at the trade post. • Upgrade drill, cargo hold, tank, hull, engine, cooler, light and rock breaker in the workshop – every part shows on your pod. SEVEN WORLDS, ONE CORE EACH • Rubra, Glacia, Ignis, Toxa, Abyssa, Voltra and Prisma: each world has its own ground and dangers, from frost gas to lightning veins. • At the very bottom a guardian protects the core. Beat it and earn a world star. • Even deeper, the deep zone hides secret chambers and deep oil. • On the way, surprises await, from treasure finds to a race against the lava. YOUR BASE GROWS WITH YOU • Upgrade buildings to unlock stronger parts. • Miner bots keep digging for you, even while you're away. • Bid for oil fields, fill your museum with rare finds and solve riddles. • Contracts, daily missions and ranks all the way up to Drill Baron. SEASONAL EVENTS • At Halloween and during Winter Wonder the portal opens a seasonal world of its own. • Collect seasonal finds, trade them for boosts and win the event skin. FAIR AND RELAXED • No account, no internet needed to play. • Watch videos only if you want to – for a reward. • Gems and looks are optional in the shop. Buying needs a press-and-hold. • Game Center leaderboards, achievements and challenges. Progress saved in iCloud. In English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. For iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Inari Run4 screens
Drill Baron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inari Run at none against Drill Baron's 10. Inari Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Drill Baron's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. Drill Baron sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Inari Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inari Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Drill Baron daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Inari Run versus Drill Baron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInari RunDrill Baron
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSimon BatsTreeSolid Systems GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Inari Run

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Drill Baron

One-time3
  • Remaining Pack$1.99
  • Remaining Pack5 variants$2.99
  • Remaining Pack4 variants$3.99

Questions

Is Inari Run free?
Inari Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drill Baron free?
Drill Baron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inari Run or Drill Baron have ads?
Drill Baron shows ads; Inari Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Inari Run or Drill Baron?
Inari Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drill Baron daily. Most recently, Inari Run was updated on November 8, 2026 and Drill Baron on November 6, 2026.

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