# Forgebound vs Digline

The clearest difference is rating: Digline at 4.8 against Forgebound's 1.0. Digline also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Forgebound's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Forgebound costs $1.99 and Digline $2.99 up front. Digline sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Forgebound asks for nothing beyond the download.

Digline holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digline has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Forgebound's written reviews are positive against 55% of Digline's.

Forgebound ships an update every 3 weeks, Digline weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forgebound | Digline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgebound/id6744590094/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digline-cozy-mining/id6760948683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 368 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IINEXUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386642909) | [Luis Herskovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875143071) |

## What reviewers say

### Forgebound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgebound/id6744590094)

Become a blacksmith in a world threatened by ancient darkness. Forge weapons and armor to fulfill customer requests while investigating mysterious events across three distinct cities to uncover the truth.

**Highlights:** Immersive blacksmith simulation, Forge weapons and armor, Craft gear for customers, Uncover hidden truths, Solve mysteries in three cities, Take on quests

**In-app purchases:** none


### Digline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digline-cozy-mining/id6760948683)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Drill deep into a mysterious world, collecting resources and upgrading your rig. Explore diverse biomes, craft items, and uncover secrets in this relaxing, one-finger controlled simulation game. Progress over weeks with persistent tunnels and a growing map.

**Highlights:** One-finger portrait controls, Multiple biomes and resources, Workshop upgrades and crafting, Persistent tunnels and map, Daily Dig challenges, Achievement collection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 fuel to storage | $0.99 | one-time |
| +75 fuel to storage | $2.99 | one-time |
| +200 fuel to storage | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forgebound free?

Forgebound costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Digline free?

Digline costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Forgebound or Digline?

Digline is rated higher. Forgebound averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Digline averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Forgebound or Digline have ads?

Neither Forgebound nor Digline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forgebound or Digline?

Forgebound ships an update every 3 weeks, and Digline weekly. Most recently, Forgebound was updated on September 24, 2026 and Digline on September 22, 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.*