# Don't Bug Me! vs Mystery Digger

Don't Bug Me! and Mystery Digger both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Mystery Digger's written reviews are positive against 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s. Mystery Digger also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Don't Bug Me!'s advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 30). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Bug Me! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mystery Digger asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Don't Bug Me! against 4.5 for Mystery Digger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Mystery Digger's.

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, Mystery Digger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Bug Me! | Mystery Digger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137/reviews)** | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-digger/id6743214380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 191 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Nikolai Perminov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727563081) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Bug Me!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137)

Engage in a sci-fi survival experience on Mars, blending tower defense with first-person shooter action. Strategically build and upgrade your base, manage resources, and uncover a compelling story to escape the planet.

**Highlights:** Tower defense with FPS combat, Build and upgrade base defenses, Resource management, Story-driven survival, Fast-paced arcade missions, Controller and touch optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Mystery Digger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-digger/id6743214380)

Explore underground mysteries in this idle clicker game. Upgrade your drilling machine to uncover hidden notes and intriguing items that reveal a captivating story. Enjoy straightforward controls and soothing gameplay for a relaxing adventure.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Underground exploration, Drilling machine upgrades, Uncover hidden notes, Collect intriguing items, Captivating story progression, Relaxing adventure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Bug Me! free?

Don't Bug Me! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mystery Digger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Don't Bug Me! or Mystery Digger?

Don't Bug Me! is rated higher. Don't Bug Me! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Mystery Digger averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do Don't Bug Me! or Mystery Digger have ads?

Both Don't Bug Me! and Mystery Digger show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Bug Me! or Mystery Digger?

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mystery Digger every 5 weeks. Most recently, Don't Bug Me! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mystery Digger on October 19, 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.*