# Doug dug. vs ikami

The clearest difference is rating: ikami at 5.0 against Doug dug.'s 4.5. ikami also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Doug dug.'s advantage is ratings volume (193 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doug dug. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ikami sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ikami holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doug dug. has 193 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Doug dug.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of ikami's.

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, ikami every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doug dug. | ikami |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikami/id6751447874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) | [Hawkbit Interactive e.U.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686914456) |

## 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


### ikami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikami/id6751447874)

Engage in a vibrant endless runner where collecting colors and timing obstacle destruction are key to building your score. Experience a hypnotic challenge of focus and rhythm with satisfying movement and elegant visuals.

**Highlights:** Endless runner with strategic color mechanics, Build rainbow trails, Match-color obstacle crushing, Combo chains and score multipliers, Distinct color-driven sound design, 30+ achievements and 6 leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ikami Premium DayOne | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doug dug. free?

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

### Is ikami free?

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

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

ikami is rated higher. Doug dug. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while ikami averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Doug dug. nor ikami shows ads.

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

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, and ikami every 2 days. Most recently, Doug dug. was updated on October 23, 2026 and ikami on October 9, 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.*