# Doug dug. vs Alien Planet Game

The clearest difference is rating: Alien Planet Game at 5.0 against Doug dug.'s 4.5. Alien Planet Game also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Doug dug.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (193 vs 14). On price, 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 Alien Planet Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alien Planet Game 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 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Doug dug.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Alien Planet Game's.

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, Alien Planet Game every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doug dug. | Alien Planet Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-planet-game/id6769200093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) | [FortyTwoWarehouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896638512) |

## 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


### Alien Planet Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-planet-game/id6769200093)

Fly an alien to dodge tractor beams and score points for your chosen state or country. Compete on a global leaderboard to see which territory reigns supreme. A simple, family-friendly game with infinite replayability.

**Highlights:** Choose US states or world countries, One-tap flying controls, Global leaderboard for territories, Compete for your home territory, Infinite difficulty, Family-friendly gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rope | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pendant | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stud Earrings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drop Earrings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Headphones | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Alien | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Accessories Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doug dug. free?

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

### Is Alien Planet Game free?

Alien Planet Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doug dug. or Alien Planet Game?

Alien Planet Game is rated higher. Doug dug. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Alien Planet Game averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Doug dug. or Alien Planet Game have ads?

Alien Planet Game shows ads; Doug dug. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doug dug. or Alien Planet Game?

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Alien Planet Game every 3 days. Most recently, Doug dug. was updated on October 15, 2026 and Alien Planet Game on October 14, 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.*