# OnceWorld vs Spinning Driller

OnceWorld and Spinning Driller both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of OnceWorld's written reviews are positive against 24% of Spinning Driller's. OnceWorld also leads on ratings volume (132 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OnceWorld sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Spinning Driller sells 7 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 — 4.9 for OnceWorld against 5.0 for Spinning Driller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnceWorld has 132 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of OnceWorld's written reviews are positive against 24% of Spinning Driller's.

OnceWorld ships an update every 2 days, Spinning Driller every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnceWorld | Spinning Driller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onceworld/id6753948618/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinning-driller/id6757973528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) | [FROGGY FIELD CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799850069) |

## What reviewers say

### OnceWorld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onceworld/id6753948618)

Experience a nostalgic 2D solo RPG that blends classic MMO charm with modern mobile convenience. Level up, customize your character with stat distribution, enhance gear, collect pets, and battle through a deep progression system.

**Highlights:** Stat distribution for character customization, Equipment enhancement and set bonuses, Monster capture and pet raising, Material collection for crafting and upgrades, Reincarnation system for continued growth, Abyss Corridor ranked mode

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 150 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 300 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 600 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 1000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Spinning Driller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinning-driller/id6757973528)

Embark on an underground adventure with a spinning pickaxe to discover a legendary goddess. Dig through earth, smash blocks, and collect treasures to upgrade your gear. Explore a charming pixel world with satisfying destruction and addictive item discovery.

**Highlights:** Spinning pickaxe gameplay, Block smashing and digging, Treasure and material collection, Gear upgrades, Pixel art world, Satisfying destruction effects

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dimensional Orb 50 | $0.49 | one-time |
| New Life +3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Move Speed 1.5x(30 days) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Orb (256) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Drill Speed 1.5x(30 days) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Orb (517) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Orb (1049) | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnceWorld free?

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

### Is Spinning Driller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OnceWorld or Spinning Driller?

Spinning Driller is rated higher. OnceWorld averages 4.9 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Spinning Driller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OnceWorld or Spinning Driller have ads?

Both OnceWorld and Spinning Driller show ads.

### Which is updated more often, OnceWorld or Spinning Driller?

OnceWorld ships an update every 2 days, and Spinning Driller every 6 days. Most recently, OnceWorld was updated on November 9, 2026 and Spinning Driller on November 5, 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.*