Comparison

Pendulum Sweeper vs DDDigger

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

Head to head
About

Pendulum Sweeper

Control a double pendulum to defeat enemies climbing a hill. Master its physics to strike foes with precision and unlock upgrades to enhance your pendulum's power. This rogue-lite experience offers engaging gameplay and strategic choices for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Double pendulum physics
  • Defeat climbing enemies
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Strategic choices
  • Rogue-lite gameplay
Features
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Swing your pendulum to stop the relentless enemies climbing up the hill! The double pendulum's dynamic and unpredictable movement is not only captivating but also the key to your success. Master its unique physics to strike down foes with precision and flair. As you progress, you'll unlock powerful upgrades that enhance your pendulum's strength and efficiency, allowing you to tackle even tougher challenges. Choose wisely to maximize your effectiveness! If you love rogue-lite games, this experience will keep you hooked with its engaging gameplay and strategic choices. Dive into the action, experiment with different upgrades, and see how far you can go in this thrilling adventure!

About

DDDigger

Embark on a planet conquest adventure as cute aliens dig deep to reach the planet's core. Upgrade gear, build factories for resources, and battle giant worms and monsters lurking underground. Enjoy thrilling battles and charming visuals in this offline digging game.

Highlights
  • Digging to planet's core
  • Upgrade powerful gear
  • Build resource factories
  • Battle underground monsters
  • Easy tap controls
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Cute Alien's Planet Conquest Adventure! The square-shaped aliens have begun their mission to conquer a new planet! Their ultimate goal is to dig deep into the ground, reach the planet's core, and achieve absolute domination. But beware—giant worms and terrifying monsters are lurking underground! Upgrade your powerful gear, build factories to earn resources, defeat these enemies, and keep digging toward the core with advanced drills! Game Features ▶ Easy and Simple Controls A single tap lets your alien jump on its board! Anyone can dig into this game with ease. ▶ Thrilling Adventure and Battles Experience the nail-biting action as you battle monsters deep underground! ▶ Test your luck! If you want to become even stronger, you'll need your brilliant strategy and a bit of luck! ▶ Powerful Gear Upgrades Enhance your equipment, including drones, missiles, and machine guns, or unlock better drills to dig your way through! ▶ Unstoppable Fever Mode Activate Fever Mode to unleash invincible power and quickly approach the planet's core! ▶ Charming Visuals Discover various planets filled with square-shaped aliens and vibrant, colorful backgrounds. ▶ Offline Adventure Enjoy the game anytime, anywhere without an internet connection! Are you ready to dig deeper, manage factories, operate powerful drills, defeat giant monsters, and reach the planet's core? Cute aliens are waiting for your help! Grab your tools, start digging, and conquer the planet! Download now and begin your thrilling digging adventure! ---- - Contact Us: support@treeplla.com - Terms of Service: https://termsofservice.treeplla.com/ - Privacy Policy: https://privacy.treeplla.com/language

Screenshots

Pendulum Sweeper4 screens
DDDigger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DDDigger at 4.8 against Pendulum Sweeper's 4.5. DDDigger also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 405) and review sentiment (44% vs 32%). Pendulum Sweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pendulum Sweeper sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and DDDigger sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DDDigger holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DDDigger has 18K ratings behind it against 405, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Pendulum Sweeper's written reviews are positive against 44% of DDDigger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pendulum Sweeper ships an update weekly, DDDigger every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pendulum Sweeper versus DDDigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPendulum SweeperDDDigger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (405 ratings)4.8 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.2% of reviews43.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40518K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB297 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKAYAC Inc.Neptune Company

Customer experience

Pendulum Sweeper

All ratings405 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral28.8%
Negative39.0%

DDDigger

All ratings17,883 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,044 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative45.1%

User reviews

Pendulum Sweeper

From 405 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 👍 Good theme and motivation
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Shockwave bug
  • 🔕 Lack of settings to turn off sound
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤕 Difficulty increases too much at higher levels

DDDigger

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very fun game
  • 🚀 Well-programmed and attractive design
  • 💡 Familiar and interesting game concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs after updates
  • 💰 Game becomes pay-to-win with expensive upgrades
  • 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🔋 Damage and progression nerfs make the game unplayable

Bugs and requests

Pendulum Sweeper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Shockwave ability stops working
  • Slimes launching smaller ones on defeat

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add info tab for enemy details
  • Increase damage of abilities other than pendulum

DDDigger

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game gets stuck in a glitched area after completing all worlds
  • Energy system not working properly, unable to play after depleting energy
  • Inconsistent language support despite claims of multiple languages

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to skip animation for slot machine
  • Ability to permanently upgrade workers
  • More content and replay value beyond 6 worlds

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Pendulum Sweeper

One-time14
  • Crystal 602 variants$0.99
  • Fortune Chest2 variants$1.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
Show 11 more
  • Crystal 310$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Gold Pass$4.99
  • Starter Pack (Deal)2 variants$5.99
  • Crystal 640$9.99
  • Starter Pack (Super Deal)2 variants$9.99
  • Starter Pack All2 variants$14.99
  • Crystal 1330$19.99
  • Black Pass$19.99
  • Crystal 3480$49.99
  • Crystal 7300$99.99
28 purchases

DDDigger

One-time28
  • Emergency Ad Skip Pack$0.99
  • Ad Skip Pack$0.99
  • Ad Skip Full Package$1.99
Show 25 more
  • Super Galaxy Pack 2$2.99
  • Welcome Pack01$2.99
  • Event Pack 01$2.99
  • Dicebuster Pack 01$2.99
  • AD Skip Ticket Pack 2$2.99
  • AD Skip Ticket Pack 1$2.99
  • Elite Pass$4.99
  • LIMTED PACK 2$4.99
  • LIMTED PACK 1$4.99
  • Star Pack 01$4.99
  • Warpstone Pack 01$4.99
  • Upgrade Core Pack$5.99
  • Speed Up Pack$5.99
  • AD Skip Ticket Pack 3$6.99
  • AD Skip Ticket Pack 4$6.99
  • Super Galaxy Pack 1$8.99
  • Master Pass$9.99
  • Chrono Dragon$9.99
  • Event Pack 02$9.99
  • Crystal 03$9.99
  • AD Skip Ticket Pack 5$14.99
  • Chrono Dragon Pack$18.99
  • Crystal 04$19.99
  • Crystal 05$47.99
  • Crystal 06$99.99

Questions

Is Pendulum Sweeper free?
Pendulum Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DDDigger free?
DDDigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pendulum Sweeper or DDDigger?
DDDigger is rated higher. Pendulum Sweeper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 405 ratings, while DDDigger averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.
Do Pendulum Sweeper or DDDigger have ads?
Both Pendulum Sweeper and DDDigger show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pendulum Sweeper or DDDigger?
Pendulum Sweeper ships an update weekly, and DDDigger every 9 days. Most recently, Pendulum Sweeper was updated on October 11, 2026 and DDDigger on October 14, 2026.

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