# Planet Digger! vs Plunder Island

The clearest difference is rating: Plunder Island at 5.0 against Planet Digger!'s 2.0. Plunder Island also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). Planet Digger!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plunder Island sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Planet Digger! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plunder Island holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Digger! has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Planet Digger! ships an update every 3 weeks, Plunder Island every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Digger! | Plunder Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-digger/id6478976358/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plunder-island/id6749035004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FIVE BITS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828952584) | [Medzachi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828570743) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Digger!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-digger/id6478976358)

Embark on an exploration game to burrow into uncharted planets, uncovering precious resources and exotic minerals. Navigate challenging terrain, face underground hazards, and unlock cosmic secrets. Upgrade equipment and manage resources to progress through expansive, visually stunning worlds.

**Highlights:** Expansive worlds to explore, Dynamic digging mechanics, Resource management, Customizable equipment, Stunning visuals and soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plunder Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plunder-island/id6749035004)

Survive, build, and plunder your way to becoming a pirate king on a mysterious island. Gather resources, craft tools, build your base, and battle various enemies. Explore new lands by boat and test your luck in mini-games.

**Highlights:** Gather and craft resources, Hunt, fish, and cook meals, Build and upgrade structures, Fight various enemies and bosses, Explore new islands by boat, Unlock and command helpers, Play a coin pusher mini-game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planet Digger! free?

Planet Digger! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plunder Island free?

Plunder Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planet Digger! or Plunder Island?

Plunder Island is rated higher. Planet Digger! averages 2.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Plunder Island averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Planet Digger! or Plunder Island have ads?

Both Planet Digger! and Plunder Island show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planet Digger! or Plunder Island?

Planet Digger! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plunder Island every 11 days. Most recently, Planet Digger! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plunder Island on October 22, 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.*