# Doug dug. vs Pocket Mine 2

The clearest difference is ads: Doug dug. at none against Pocket Mine 2's shown. Doug dug. also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Pocket Mine 2's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 194). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doug dug. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pocket Mine 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Doug dug. against 4.6 for Pocket Mine 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Mine 2 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Doug dug.'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Pocket Mine 2's.

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, Pocket Mine 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doug dug. | Pocket Mine 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-mine-2/id901476753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 194 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) | [Roofdog Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/445060906) |

## 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


### Pocket Mine 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-mine-2/id901476753)

Embark on an action-packed mining adventure, tapping blocks to dig deep and explore diverse islands. Trigger chain reactions, find loot, equip gear, and collect rare artifacts. Trade with friends and compete in daily events.

**Highlights:** Explore dozens of islands, Customize characters with gear, Build card decks for deeper digging, Trade with friends for artifacts, Compete in daily events, Cloud save for cross-device play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - Beginner 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - Beginner 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy cap upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - Intermediate 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of Rubies | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Customizable characters
- 🚀 Fast-paced mining
- 👍 Tablet mode
- 👍 Offline playable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Microtransactions and paywalls
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Glitches with rewards and progress

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when loading or completing levels
- Rewards not properly credited
- Leaderboard and friend issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Ability to upgrade equipment
- Easier way to obtain keys and rubies
- Offline mode with no energy limits
- Ability to transfer progress from first game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doug dug. free?

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

### Is Pocket Mine 2 free?

Pocket Mine 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doug dug. or Pocket Mine 2?

Pocket Mine 2 is rated higher. Doug dug. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Pocket Mine 2 averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Doug dug. or Pocket Mine 2 have ads?

Pocket Mine 2 shows ads; Doug dug. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doug dug. or Pocket Mine 2?

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket Mine 2 monthly. Most recently, Doug dug. was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pocket Mine 2 on November 1, 2026.

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