# Dig vs Shop & Goblins

The clearest difference is ads: Shop & Goblins at none against Dig's shown. Shop & Goblins also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 61) and review sentiment (48% vs 32%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Shop & Goblins sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dig against 4.7 for Shop & Goblins. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shop & Goblins has 1.4K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Dig's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shop & Goblins's.

Dig ships an update every 9 days, Shop & Goblins every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig | Shop & Goblins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-dig-rush/id6740852325/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-and-goblins/id6745000387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **47.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 533 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ShadowMoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458572418) | [Larks Holding Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810203245) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-dig-rush/id6740852325)

Embark on an epic adventure as a robot hero seeking to reclaim lost glory. Dig for treasure, battle enemies, and explore diverse landscapes with your trusty pickaxe. Recruit companions and customize your home base and character to restore your honor.

**Highlights:** Addictive digging gameplay, Explore hundreds of levels, Recruit and team up with companions, Develop and customize home base, Customize robot hero appearance, Battle quirky enemies and bosses

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrology Lottery Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Park Gacha Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Excavator Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Gift Sign | $0.99 | one-time |
| new bee pakage_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mine Privilege Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| new bee pakage_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Daily Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Special - Companion 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 Exclusive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Daily Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite-Manor Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Park Battlepass 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| new bee pakage_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lode Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free privilege | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Gift Total2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super fun
- 👍 Really liking it
- 👍 Fun game play, decent offers, and the progression is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working
- 🐛 Nothing to do but watch ads or pay for no ads
- 🐛 The fragments don't go into the back pack they just disappear
- 🐛 Won't load
- 🐛 Hardlocked my game

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working
- Game won't load anymore
- Hardlocked my game

**Requested features**

- Add crafting when you dismantle an item
- Fix fragments issue


### Shop & Goblins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-and-goblins/id6745000387)

Build and manage your own custom store, craft legendary gear, and sell goods to amass a fortune. Recruit heroes to conquer new lands and battle epic beasts. Forge alliances with other players to create an unstoppable economic empire.

**Highlights:** Forge legendary gear, Design custom stores, Recruit elite heroes, Explore untamed lands, Harvest precious resources, Forge alliances

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gems Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Low on ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes often
- 💰 Overly greedy with in-app purchases
- 🔋 Jumpy and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce in-app purchases and ads
- Improve performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig free?

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

### Is Shop & Goblins free?

Shop & Goblins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig or Shop & Goblins?

Shop & Goblins is rated higher. Dig averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Shop & Goblins averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Dig or Shop & Goblins have ads?

Dig shows ads; Shop & Goblins does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dig or Shop & Goblins?

Dig ships an update every 9 days, and Shop & Goblins every 8 days. Most recently, Dig was updated on October 21, 2026 and Shop & Goblins on October 21, 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.*