Comparison

Groundskeeper2 vs Dig Dog

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

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About

Groundskeeper2

Battle waves of robotic space aliens in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Unlock a variety of weapons and new worlds as you fight to protect humanity from an extraterrestrial invasion. Experience randomized levels for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Unlockable weapons
  • Unlockable worlds
  • Fast-paced arcade action
  • Randomized levels
  • Achievements and leaderboards
Features
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Try To Survive Waves Of Robotic Space Aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion. Unlocking new battle area’s as you become a more skilled player with every go About the game Survive the invasion of the supernatural, the robots, the monsters.. the world needs you! Groundskeeper2 throws you in the middle of a war, the war with supernatural robots from outer space.. yeah.. we went there! Every time you play this game you will get further and have a better chance at surviving. You’ll unlock new weapons like the machine-gun, laser-gun, rocket-launcher, and tools like all-destroying light-beams, shields, time-slowdowns, and more! What’s more important, you’ll unlock new worlds and hopefully become a true hero for the resistance… or you die a quick death and try again.. ----- TouchArcade 4/5 – “Groundskeeper2 is an entertaining action game that will keep you busy blasting bots for bits and bobs for a while” Paranerds 9/10 - "It's fast-paced, easy to play and addicting, all the while being charming, funny and filled with fantastic music and art" 148Apps 4/5 - “Groundskeeper2 is a fun and furious action/shooting game that keeps players coming back.” PocketGamer - Bronze award - "A big old bundle of laser blasting fun, Groundskeeper 2 does what it does with style and a cheeky smile" ---- Features: - unlockables, a LOT of unlockables - fast paced arcade action - unlockable weapons - always changing gameplay (levels are randomized) - unlockable worlds - big bad robots - achievements, leaderboards - and did we mention a lot of unlockables?

About

Dig Dog

Embark on an action roguelike adventure where you dig, jump, and dash through procedurally generated worlds. Discover treasure, battle strange creatures, and explore diverse environments. Choose between a challenging roguelike mode or an endless digging experience.

Highlights
  • Action roguelike platformer
  • Digging and exploration
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Bone Hunt mode
  • Free Dig endless mode
  • Simple 3-button controls
  • Game controller support
Features
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Dig Dog is an action roguelike platformer. Dig to discover treasure, adventure and bones! Jump, dash, stomp and dig your way through a strange world inhabited by stranger creatures. Simple, expressive control scheme – Run, dig, drop, jump or dash using only three buttons! Also supports game controllers. === WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING === “a solid pick-up-and-play roguelike platformer that will really test you.” - Touch Arcade "a really charming sense of style" - 148 Apps “a highly entertaining roguelike platformer" - Pocket Gamer “The game isn’t as good as hanging out with a real four-legged friend, but it has an irresistible charm that brings it pretty close.” - TechRaptor === THE DETAILS === Play both Game Modes: Bone Hunt – The roguelike treasure hunt. Dig for bones across four worlds of increasing difficulty. Battle enemies above perilous cliffs and sunken desert caves. Die a lot. Free Dig – An endless digging experience. Dig through an infinite set of levels with minor challenge and no game overs. Progress is saved. - Forge your own path as you creatively tunnel through each level. - Travel to new worlds! Uncover stranger and more dangerous environments. - Hunt for bones and treasure as you dive deeper. - Discover shops and buy items, but don't get too greedy! - A thumpin’ 8-bit soundtrack you’ll surely dig. === A WORD FROM THE DEVELOPER === Many of my favorite games growing up were platformers. So when I started making games for iPhone, I was keen on building a proper platformer for the system. I think my first attempt, SHAARK!, turned out fun but also quite short. Dig Dog is a much larger and richer experience. Each time you play, the levels are freshly generated. Of course the worlds get steadily harder, but as you dig more you’ll discover a variety of challenges and goals. Will you spend your coins on a helpful item at the shop in 1-3 or horde them in an attempt for a high score. Maybe you’ll try to unlock new Warp Bones or try and beat all 4 worlds without dying. Or maybe just chill out in Free Dig mode with some cathartic digging. I love destructive environments. You can pretty much dig up a whole level if you want. (Although that can be quite dangerous.) As you dig more, you may start to find some of the game’s hidden depths. For instance, if you fast stomp on an enemy you’ll create sparks that ripple to the left and right. These sparks are both useful and dangerous. It depends on when and how you use them. I hope you enjoy Dig Dog. I think there’s a lot to uncover here! -Rusty

Screenshots

Groundskeeper24 screens
Dig Dog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Groundskeeper2 at every 5 weeks against Dig Dog's every 12 months. Groundskeeper2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). Dig Dog's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (117 vs 19). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99 and Dig Dog $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dig Dog holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig Dog has 117 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Groundskeeper2's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dig Dog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Dig Dog every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Groundskeeper2 versus Dig Dog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroundskeeper2Dig Dog
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.3 (19 ratings)4.7 (117 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews74.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB104 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerRusty Moyher

Customer experience

Groundskeeper2

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative18.8%

Dig Dog

All ratings117 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Groundskeeper2

No in-app purchases

None

Dig Dog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Groundskeeper2 free?
Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dig Dog free?
Dig Dog costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Groundskeeper2 or Dig Dog?
Dig Dog is rated higher. Groundskeeper2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Dig Dog averages 4.7 from 117 ratings.
Do Groundskeeper2 or Dig Dog have ads?
Neither Groundskeeper2 nor Dig Dog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Groundskeeper2 or Dig Dog?
Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dig Dog every 12 months. Most recently, Groundskeeper2 was updated on August 15, 2026 and Dig Dog on September 12, 2026.

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