# Doug dug. vs POINPY

The clearest difference is rating: POINPY at 5.0 against Doug dug.'s 4.5. POINPY also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Doug dug.'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

POINPY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 272 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Doug dug.'s written reviews are positive against 95% of POINPY's.

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, POINPY every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doug dug. | POINPY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews) | **[5.0 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poinpy/id1529163722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 193 | **272** |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **95.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## 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


### POINPY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poinpy/id1529163722)

Bounce upwards, dodging enemies and collecting fruit to feed a hungry beast. Unlock new abilities and modes as you climb higher in this vertical action game. Explore randomly generated areas and master one-handed controls.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-handed controls, Bounce and flip mechanics, Collect fruit for beast's juice, Dodge adorable baddies, Unlockable puzzle and endless modes, Randomly generated areas

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip! | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doug dug. free?

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

### Is POINPY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doug dug. or POINPY?

POINPY is rated higher. Doug dug. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while POINPY averages 5.0 from 272 ratings.

### Do Doug dug. or POINPY have ads?

Neither Doug dug. nor POINPY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doug dug. or POINPY?

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, and POINPY every 2 weeks. Most recently, Doug dug. was updated on October 26, 2026 and POINPY on October 29, 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.*