# Doug dug. vs Dig Deep!

The clearest difference is price: Doug dug. at Free against Dig Deep!'s $2.99. Doug dug. also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Dig Deep!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Doug dug. is free to download; Dig Deep! costs $2.99 up front. Doug dug. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dig Deep! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Doug dug. against 4.6 for Dig Deep!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 495 respectively.

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, Dig Deep! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doug dug. | Dig Deep! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews) | **[4.6 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1033679736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 193 | **495** |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) | [Fernando Garcia Bernal](https://appshunter.io/developer/602831179) |

## What reviewers say

### Doug dug.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711)

Embark on a deep underground adventure to collect shimmering jewels and precious gold. Dig farther and deeper than your friends while avoiding colossal cave-ins, creepy monsters, and bottomless pits. Compete for the highest score and discover buried treasure.

**Highlights:** Dig deep underground, Collect jewels and gold, Avoid cave-ins, Fight monsters, Compete with friends, Discover buried treasure

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Infinite Depths | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great for casual play
- 💎 Charming retro-style graphics
- 🕹️ Simple but engaging controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤑 Paywall at 500m depth
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics (e.g. 'trust fall')
- 🎮 Imprecise swipe controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS updates
- Stuck movement when digging left
- Reward text blocking view

**Requested features**

- More power-ups and upgrades
- Checkpoint system to avoid restarting
- Ability to customize Doug's appearance
- Multiplayer or co-op modes


### Dig Deep!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1033679736)

Embark on a retro mining adventure as a famous miner exploring a randomly generated planet. Gather gold, upgrade your gear, and recruit new miners with special abilities. Enjoy classic pixel art graphics and a chiptune soundtrack in this ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Retro miner experience, Randomly generated planet exploration, One-button controls, Mining gear upgrades, Side missions, Recruit miners with special abilities, Pixel art graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 More levels
- 👍 Great game
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🎨 Excellent aesthetics
- 🎵 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Difficulty progressing
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to activate character abilities
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Persistent notification issues
- Stuck on certain levels due to level design

**Requested features**

- More characters and abilities
- Additional levels and challenges
- Ability to skip difficult missions
- Option to purchase extra lives
- Improved UI and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doug dug. free?

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

### Is Dig Deep! free?

Dig Deep! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doug dug. or Dig Deep!?

Dig Deep! is rated higher. Doug dug. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Dig Deep! averages 4.6 from 495 ratings.

### Do Doug dug. or Dig Deep! have ads?

Neither Doug dug. nor Dig Deep! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doug dug. or Dig Deep!?

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dig Deep! every 4 months. Most recently, Doug dug. was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dig Deep! on October 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.*