Comparison

Idle Axe Thrower vs Dunwich Digging Chronicles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Idle Axe Thrower

Embark on a journey from a corporate burnout to an axe-throwing champion. Progress through leagues, complete quests, and unlock powerful axes. Experience a unique storyline from humble beginnings to Hollywood stardom.

Highlights
  • Addictive idle axe-throwing gameplay
  • Quirky quests with significant rewards
  • Zen-powered perks and skill upgrades
  • Collect and wield epic axes
  • Storyline from small-town to Hollywood
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From a burnt-out tech guy to an axe-throwing champion, your journey begins in a dusty bar league and ends on Hollywood’s red carpet. Wield awesome axes, complete quests, and rise from corp zero to axe hero. Will you hit the mark or miss your shot at glory? Features: - Addictive idle axe-throwing fun - Quirky quests that pay big - Zen-powered perks and skills - Epic axes — flame, frost, portal, and more - Small-town fame to Hollywood stardom storyline Your path to axe-throwing fame starts now!

About

Dunwich Digging Chronicles

Merge workers and upgrade production lines to dig deeper and expand your tycoon empire. Earn money automatically, even offline, and recruit iconic characters to compete in weekly events for exclusive rewards. This idle merging game offers a strategic and rewarding Lovecraftian experience.

Highlights
  • Merge workers and upgrade production lines
  • Automatic earnings, online or offline
  • Boost production with arcane bombs
  • Recruit iconic Lovecraftian characters
  • Compete in weekly events and leaderboards
  • Unlock exclusive VIP characters and bonuses
Features
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Dive into madness with Dunwich Digging Chronicles: a Lovecraftian-inspired idle merging game! Guided by the Living Monolith, you'll merge, dig, and automate your operations while unlocking iconic characters from Lovecraftian mythology and competing in live events. Whether you've succumbed to madness or still cling to the illusion of free will, you'll keep digging. KEY GAME FEATURES Merge as you dig deeper - Merge workers and upgrade your production lines with each merge. - Gather forgotten relics to increase your power and income. - Reach greater depths and crypts to expand your tycoon empire. Automatic earnings, online or offline - Earn money automatically, even when you're idle or away. - Watch your operation passively thrive, as befits a tycoon. Boost Production with Merges and Arcane Bombs - Accelerate digging with powerful arcane bombs. - Merge workers one by one for a strategic advantage. - Upgrade high-value workstations for huge profits for your operation. Recruit Iconic Characters and Compete Weekly - Unlock exclusive VIP characters with perks for your tycoon empire. - Complete VIP character missions and earn legendary bonuses. - Join weekly. Participate in events and climb the leaderboards to win exclusive rewards! Why Play Dunwich Digging Chronicles? - A fresh take on investment, tycoon, empire, and merger games. - A frantic, strategic, and rewarding investment, merger, and investment gaming experience. - Ideal for fans of investment, merger, and Lovecraftian-themed games. Download Dunwich Digging Chronicles now and become the craziest tycoon! "No one, not even those who know the facts about the recent horror, can say what is happening to Dunwich." - H.P. Lovecraft (The Dunwich Horror)

Screenshots

Idle Axe Thrower4 screens
Dunwich Digging Chronicles4 screens

Verdict

The call

Idle Axe Thrower and Dunwich Digging Chronicles both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Idle Axe Thrower's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dunwich Digging Chronicles's. Dunwich Digging Chronicles's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Axe Thrower sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dunwich Digging Chronicles sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Axe Thrower holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Idle Axe Thrower's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dunwich Digging Chronicles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Axe Thrower ships an update monthly, Dunwich Digging Chronicles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Idle Axe Thrower versus Dunwich Digging Chronicles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Axe ThrowerDunwich Digging Chronicles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (111 ratings) — better4.2 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better42
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB229 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaedalus Lab LLCBigfoot Gaming

Customer experience

Idle Axe Thrower

All ratings101 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%

Dunwich Digging Chronicles

All ratings42 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Idle Axe Thrower

One-time1
  • No Ads Offer$4.99
9 purchases

Dunwich Digging Chronicles

One-time9
  • Yellow Starter Pack$1.99
  • Small Crystals Pack$1.99
  • INSTANT CULTIST$3.99
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  • Medium Crystals Pack$4.99
  • RITE OF PROFIT2 variants$4.99
  • CULTIST'S ESSENTIALS$4.99
  • ELDRITCH EXCAVATION$4.99
  • TWIN ELDER KINGS PACK$7.99
  • Large Crystals Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Idle Axe Thrower free?
Idle Axe Thrower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dunwich Digging Chronicles free?
Dunwich Digging Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Axe Thrower or Dunwich Digging Chronicles?
Idle Axe Thrower is rated higher. Idle Axe Thrower averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Dunwich Digging Chronicles averages 4.2 from 42 ratings.
Do Idle Axe Thrower or Dunwich Digging Chronicles have ads?
Both Idle Axe Thrower and Dunwich Digging Chronicles show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Axe Thrower or Dunwich Digging Chronicles?
Idle Axe Thrower ships an update monthly, and Dunwich Digging Chronicles fortnightly. Most recently, Idle Axe Thrower was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dunwich Digging Chronicles on November 11, 2026.

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