# Doug dug. vs Slice in Half 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Doug dug. at none against Slice in Half 3D's shown. Doug dug. also leads on ratings volume (193 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Slice in Half 3D's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Slice in Half 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doug dug. has 193 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, Slice in Half 3D fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doug dug. | Slice in Half 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slice-in-half-3d/id6756534275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) | [Jesse Canavan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793877210) |

## 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


### Slice in Half 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slice-in-half-3d/id6756534275)

Master a satisfying ASMR cutting game by slicing 3D objects into perfectly equal halves. Compete with friends in a local multiplayer versus mode or climb global leaderboards. Features realistic physics and over 300 handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Satisfying ASMR slicing, Precision 50/50 cuts, Local multiplayer versus mode, Over 300 handcrafted levels, Realistic physics, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (No Ads) - Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doug dug. free?

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

### Is Slice in Half 3D free?

Slice in Half 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doug dug. or Slice in Half 3D?

Slice in Half 3D is rated higher. Doug dug. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Slice in Half 3D averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Doug dug. or Slice in Half 3D have ads?

Slice in Half 3D shows ads; Doug dug. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doug dug. or Slice in Half 3D?

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Slice in Half 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Doug dug. was updated on November 1, 2026 and Slice in Half 3D on October 30, 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.*