# Pendulum Sweeper vs DDDigger

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pendulum Sweeper | DDDigger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendulum-sweeper/id6739248354/reviews) | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dddigger/id6740300910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 405 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | **43.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 268 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) | [Neptune Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/539389569) |

## What reviewers say

### Pendulum Sweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendulum-sweeper/id6739248354)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal 60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 310 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (Deal) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 640 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (Super Deal) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack All | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 1330 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 3480 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 7300 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Shockwave ability stops working
- Slimes launching smaller ones on defeat

**Requested features**

- Add info tab for enemy details
- Increase damage of abilities other than pendulum


### DDDigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dddigger/id6740300910)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*