# Doug dug. vs cube farm

The clearest difference is rating: cube farm at 4.8 against Doug dug.'s 4.5. cube farm also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (91% vs 80%). Doug dug.'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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 cube farm sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

cube farm holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 547 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Doug dug.'s written reviews are positive against 91% of cube farm's.

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, cube farm fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doug dug. | cube farm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews) | **[4.8 (547 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-farm/id6474876588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 193 | **547** |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) | [Tarot Focus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673150410) |

## 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


### cube farm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-farm/id6474876588)

Engage in a semi-idle farming simulation with endless progression and a dynamic market. Collect and train pets for battles, and enjoy quick sessions without ads or pay-to-win elements. An online expansion adds competitive multiplayer and collectible tarot cards.

**Highlights:** Semi-idle farming gameplay, Endless progression with prestige, Dynamic produce market, Pet collection and battling, Online multiplayer battles, Cloud saves

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Party Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Balloon Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taco Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunny Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turkey Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jack Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apple Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Darkness Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Complete Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and low maintenance
- 👍 Fun and chill gameplay
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Frequent updates
- 👍 Enjoyable progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Battles are RNG-based
- 🐛 Unclear instructions for some features
- 🐛 Slow progression after early stages

**Reported bugs**

- Swiping issues on farm layers
- Inconsistent performance and input lag

**Requested features**

- Ability to save preferred layout settings
- More engaging battle system
- Clearer in-game instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doug dug. free?

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

### Is cube farm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doug dug. or cube farm?

cube farm is rated higher. Doug dug. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while cube farm averages 4.8 from 547 ratings.

### Do Doug dug. or cube farm have ads?

Neither Doug dug. nor cube farm shows ads.

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

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, and cube farm fortnightly. Most recently, Doug dug. was updated on October 21, 2026 and cube farm on October 21, 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.*