Comparison

Dig and Smith 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

Dig and Smith

Mine resources, craft essential equipment, and sell your creations to earn in-game currency. This simulation game challenges you to manage production and profit.

Highlights
  • Mine resources
  • Produce equipment
  • Sell crafted items
  • Earn in-game money
  • Resource management
Features
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Mine, produce equipment, buy the equipment you produce, and earn money!

About

Dig Rare

Features
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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

Dig and Smith4 screens
Dig Rare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dig and Smith at none against Dig Rare's 1. Dig and Smith also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Dig and Smith asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dig and Smith ships an update every 2 days, Dig Rare fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dig and Smith versus Dig Rare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDig and SmithDig Rare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB464 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFUBU GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETISmelly Cat

In-app purchases

None

Dig and Smith

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dig Rare

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Dig and Smith free?
Dig and Smith 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 Dig and Smith or Dig Rare have ads?
Both Dig and Smith and Dig Rare show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dig and Smith or Dig Rare?
Dig and Smith ships an update every 2 days, and Dig Rare fortnightly. Most recently, Dig and Smith was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dig Rare on October 11, 2026.

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