# A Game About Digging A Hole™ vs Scritchy Scratchy

The clearest difference is rating: Scritchy Scratchy at 4.9 against A Game About Digging A Hole™'s 3.7. Scritchy Scratchy also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 73). A Game About Digging A Hole™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

A Game About Digging A Hole™ costs $4.99 and Scritchy Scratchy $6.99 up front. Scritchy Scratchy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Game About Digging A Hole™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scritchy Scratchy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scritchy Scratchy has 2.8K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of A Game About Digging A Hole™'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Scritchy Scratchy's.

A Game About Digging A Hole™ ships an update monthly, Scritchy Scratchy every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Game About Digging A Hole™ | Scritchy Scratchy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-game-about-digging-a-hole/id6744608603/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scritchy-scratchy/id6758328352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #31 | **#3** |
| Size | 462 MB | 443 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Funday Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/455929771) |

## What reviewers say

### A Game About Digging A Hole™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-game-about-digging-a-hole/id6744608603)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Casual, #79 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on an underground adventure where you dig deeper, sell your findings, and upgrade equipment. Uncover the truth with no time limits or restrictions, just pure exploration.

**Highlights:** Dig deep underground, Sell collected items, Upgrade digging equipment, Explore for the truth, No rush or rules

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with stress relief
- 🕹️ Great gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Controls need improvement, especially for the shovel
- 🤢 Can cause dizziness and nausea
- 🚶‍♂️ Selling and upgrade areas are too far away

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues and unplayable glitches
- Buttons in the options menu barely work

**Requested features**

- More guidance and tutorials
- Customizable controls
- Longer gameplay and content expansion


### Scritchy Scratchy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scritchy-scratchy/id6758328352)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Casual, #15 Top Paid · Simulation, #40 Top Paid · Games, #64 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of scratching cards in this incremental game where luck and strategy lead to glittering riches. Uncover rare symbols, boost your odds, and unlock a helpful bot to automate scratching.  Choose your path to victory, from steady gains to explosive jackpots, or reset your progress for permanent advantages.

**Highlights:** Variety of scratch cards, Unlockable Scratch Bot, Luck-boosting upgrades, Permanent Prestige upgrades, Risk vs. reward mechanics, Incremental gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Edition: Golden Gear | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Game About Digging A Hole™ free?

A Game About Digging A Hole™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scritchy Scratchy free?

Scritchy Scratchy costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Game About Digging A Hole™ or Scritchy Scratchy?

Scritchy Scratchy is rated higher. A Game About Digging A Hole™ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Scritchy Scratchy averages 4.9 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do A Game About Digging A Hole™ or Scritchy Scratchy have ads?

Neither A Game About Digging A Hole™ nor Scritchy Scratchy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Game About Digging A Hole™ or Scritchy Scratchy?

A Game About Digging A Hole™ ships an update monthly, and Scritchy Scratchy every 3 days. Most recently, A Game About Digging A Hole™ was updated on November 5, 2026 and Scritchy Scratchy on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, A Game About Digging A Hole™ or Scritchy Scratchy?

A Game About Digging A Hole™ currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Scritchy Scratchy at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*