# Doug dug. vs Coke Tapper Retro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doug dug. at 80% against Coke Tapper Retro's 14%. Doug dug. also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Coke Tapper Retro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doug dug. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Coke Tapper Retro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doug dug. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 194 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Doug dug.'s written reviews are positive against 14% of Coke Tapper Retro's.

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, Coke Tapper Retro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doug dug. | Coke Tapper Retro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews)** | [4.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coke-tapper-retro/id1527224209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) | [Ngan Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/911536699) |

## 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


### Coke Tapper Retro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coke-tapper-retro/id1527224209)

Step into the role of a bartender in this retro-inspired game. Serve customers, collect empty mugs, and earn tips to manage your bar. Experience a classic arcade challenge with a refreshing twist.

**Highlights:** Bartender simulation, Serve thirsty customers, Collect empty mugs, Earn tips, Retro arcade gameplay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doug dug. free?

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

### Is Coke Tapper Retro free?

Coke Tapper Retro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doug dug. or Coke Tapper Retro?

Doug dug. is rated higher. Doug dug. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Coke Tapper Retro averages 4.0 from 68 ratings.

### Do Doug dug. or Coke Tapper Retro have ads?

Coke Tapper Retro shows ads; Doug dug. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doug dug. or Coke Tapper Retro?

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Coke Tapper Retro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doug dug. was updated on November 6, 2026 and Coke Tapper Retro on November 3, 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.*