# Doug dug. vs Desert Golfing

The clearest difference is price: Doug dug. at Free against Desert Golfing's $1.99. Desert Golfing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Doug dug. is free to download; Desert Golfing costs $1.99 up front. Doug dug. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Desert Golfing asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Doug dug. against 4.6 for Desert Golfing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 652 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Doug dug.'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Desert Golfing's.

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, Desert Golfing every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doug dug. | Desert Golfing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews) | **[4.6 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-golfing/id902062673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 193 | **652** |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) | [Captain Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446968123) |

## 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


### Desert Golfing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-golfing/id902062673)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience an endless desert golf course with unique challenges.  Navigate sandy landscapes and discover new holes with every play.  This game offers a relaxing yet engaging golfing adventure.

**Highlights:** Infinite procedurally generated courses, Unique desert environments, Relaxing gameplay, Simple controls, Score tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Delightfully simple
- 🚀 Relaxing, soothing gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and endlessly playable
- 👍 Perfect for passing time
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible holes due to level design
- 🐛 Lack of reset/restart option
- 🐛 Inconsistent ball behavior
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Repetitive and monotonous after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Certain holes are physically impossible to complete
- Ball behavior can be inconsistent and unpredictable
- Game freezes or crashes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add a reset/restart option
- Introduce more varied obstacles and hazards
- Provide statistics and progress tracking
- Add support for syncing progress across devices
- Implement a night mode or color customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doug dug. free?

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

### Is Desert Golfing free?

Desert Golfing costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doug dug. or Desert Golfing?

Desert Golfing is rated higher. Doug dug. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Desert Golfing averages 4.6 from 652 ratings.

### Do Doug dug. or Desert Golfing have ads?

Neither Doug dug. nor Desert Golfing shows ads.

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

Doug dug. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Desert Golfing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Doug dug. was updated on October 26, 2026 and Desert Golfing on October 26, 2026.

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