# Groundskeeper2 vs Dig Dog

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groundskeeper2 | Dig Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420/reviews) | **[4.7 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-dog-treasure-hunter/id1147716340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 56 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Rusty Moyher](https://appshunter.io/developer/443831504) |

## What reviewers say

### Groundskeeper2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dig Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-dog-treasure-hunter/id1147716340)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*