Groundskeeper2 vs Dig Dog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unlockable weapons
- Unlockable worlds
- Fast-paced arcade action
- Randomized levels
- Achievements and leaderboards
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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?
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.
- Action roguelike platformer
- Digging and exploration
- Procedurally generated levels
- Bone Hunt mode
- Free Dig endless mode
- Simple 3-button controls
- Game controller support
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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
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Verdict
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
Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99 and Dig Dog $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Groundskeeper2 | Dig Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (19 ratings) | 4.7 (117 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | 74.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 117 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Pascal Bestebroer | Rusty Moyher |
Customer experience
Groundskeeper2
Dig Dog
In-app purchases
Groundskeeper2
No in-app purchases
Dig Dog
No in-app purchases









