# Dust & Gold vs DIY Digging

The clearest difference is rating: Dust & Gold at 4.6 against DIY Digging's 2.3. Dust & Gold also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 80) and review sentiment (27% vs 17%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dust & Gold sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DIY Digging sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dust & Gold holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dust & Gold has 2.2K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Dust & Gold's written reviews are positive against 17% of DIY Digging's.

Dust & Gold ships an update every 10 days, DIY Digging every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dust & Gold | DIY Digging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-and-gold/id6742443033/reviews)** | [2.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-digging/id6745097606/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 16.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FLY FLO GAMES YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684216456) | [Muhammad Afzaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603789693) |

## What reviewers say

### Dust & Gold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-and-gold/id6742443033)

Explore a forgotten world beneath the surface, uncovering ancient treasures and secrets. Equip yourself with powerful gear, upgrade your arsenal, and master strategic movement to navigate deeper into the unknown. Adapt to changing environments and enjoy a game that rewards both casual discovery and calculated risk-taking.

**Highlights:** Treasure hunting for gems and relics, Gear acquisition and upgrades, Strategic movement and planning, Adaptable gameplay for different playstyles, Exploration of unknown depths

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun alternative to digging games
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Too many ads
- ⛔ Drill upgrade makes game unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Game glitches and only shows loading screen
- Unable to progress past second property
- Randomly lose all collected ore
- Drill upgrade makes it impossible to return to surface

**Requested features**

- More maps or upgrades
- Option to remove ads
- Improve battery life
- Fix large object respawning/collection issues


### DIY Digging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-digging/id6745097606)

Embark on an underground adventure to dig through ancient sand, uncover lost realms, and collect rare treasures. Sell your discoveries to upgrade tools and delve deeper into the secrets hidden beneath the surface. Shape your legacy with every hole you dig.

**Highlights:** Explore underground realms, Collect rare treasures, Sell finds for upgrades, Upgrade digging tools, Uncover hidden secrets

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| energy30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| cash300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| goldenspinner | $0.99 | one-time |
| cash1000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| energy100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS! | $4.99 | one-time |
| cash2200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| energy500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| specialpack | $9.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK! | $9.99 | one-time |
| cash5000 | $12.99 | one-time |
| energy1000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| energy2150 | $19.99 | one-time |
| cash9000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| energy5000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| cash_15000 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 💡 Good game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Device overheating

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen when entering pyramids
- Unable to progress past starter location
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Fix pyramid map glitch
- Improve metal detector functionality
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dust & Gold free?

Dust & Gold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DIY Digging free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dust & Gold or DIY Digging?

Dust & Gold is rated higher. Dust & Gold averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while DIY Digging averages 2.3 from 80 ratings.

### Do Dust & Gold or DIY Digging have ads?

Both Dust & Gold and DIY Digging show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dust & Gold or DIY Digging?

Dust & Gold ships an update every 10 days, and DIY Digging every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dust & Gold was updated on October 28, 2026 and DIY Digging on October 28, 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.*