# Loop Digger! vs Idle Vendor Empire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Digger! at none against Idle Vendor Empire's 14. Loop Digger! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Idle Vendor Empire's advantage is ratings volume (656 vs 98). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Vendor Empire sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Digger! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Loop Digger! against 4.8 for Idle Vendor Empire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Vendor Empire has 656 ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Loop Digger! ships an update every 3 days, Idle Vendor Empire weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Digger! | Idle Vendor Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-digger/id6762198855/reviews) | **[4.8 (656 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-vendor-empire/id6778539220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **656** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 281 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [MILKYWAY OYUN YAZILIM BILISIM SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778190312) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Digger!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-digger/id6762198855)

Pilot a drilling machine to clear levels of blocks by crushing obstacles and collecting resources. Upgrade your equipment to unlock new maps, machines, and challenges as you progress. Experience simple yet addictive gameplay to become the ultimate digger.

**Highlights:** Control a drilling machine, Clear levels of blocks, Crush obstacles, Collect resources and bonuses, Upgrade digging machine, Unlock new maps and cities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Vendor Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-vendor-empire/id6778539220)

Build a vending machine city from a single corner into a bustling shopping destination. Upgrade machines, unlock new slots, and expand to themed streets to grow your idle business empire. Earn rewards even while offline.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade vending machines, Unlock new slots and themed streets, Collect cash and earn offline rewards, Repair broken machines, Use auto-collect and boosts, Complete quests for upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Super Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Mega Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Manager | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Builder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent x2 Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Launch Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash Fortune | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems Mega | $19.99 | one-time |
| Street Ruler Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Digger! free?

Loop Digger! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Vendor Empire free?

Idle Vendor Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Digger! or Idle Vendor Empire?

Idle Vendor Empire is rated higher. Loop Digger! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Idle Vendor Empire averages 4.8 from 656 ratings.

### Do Loop Digger! or Idle Vendor Empire have ads?

Both Loop Digger! and Idle Vendor Empire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Digger! or Idle Vendor Empire?

Loop Digger! ships an update every 3 days, and Idle Vendor Empire weekly. Most recently, Loop Digger! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Idle Vendor Empire 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.*