# Dig it vs BOXD

Dig it and BOXD both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Dig it's written reviews are positive against 70% of BOXD's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig it sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BOXD sells 6 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 — 4.6 for Dig it against 4.5 for BOXD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 68 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Dig it's written reviews are positive against 70% of BOXD's.

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, BOXD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig it | BOXD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-it-idle-mining-tycoon/id927404572/reviews)** | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxd-without-the-e/id1150589843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Barbashov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444659120) | [PIXELCUBE STUDIOS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/325955447) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-it-idle-mining-tycoon/id927404572)

Lead a clan of cat miners to explore underground mysteries. Build and expand your mine, hire more workers, and boost digging efficiency with simple taps. Experience an addictive blend of strategy and original gameplay.

**Highlights:** Lead cat miners, Build and expand mine, Hire new catminers, Tap to increase digging, Discover underground mysteries, Strategy gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hand of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hand of crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coffer of money | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coffer of crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bagful of cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bagful of crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of crystals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Cute cat-themed design
- 👍 Offline gameplay
- 👍 Good way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Music and sound issues
- ⏱️ Slow progress and long wait times
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenges not registering
- Treasure hunt rewards reduced
- Miners stopping work unexpectedly
- Inability to scroll and access upgrades

**Requested features**

- More upgrade options and content
- Ability to mass-produce items
- Faster mining and smelting
- Cloud saving and cross-device sync


### BOXD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxd-without-the-e/id1150589843)

Merge and evolve cardboard boxes to discover over 100 unique designs. Build a box company from humble beginnings to a multimillion-dollar enterprise. Utilize offline production and compete with friends to maximize earnings.

**Highlights:** Fuse boxes to discover new ones, Collect over 100 unique boxes, Prestige for Rainbow Boxes, Offline production for earnings, Compete with friends via leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Production | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of BOXD Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Truck of BOXD Money | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cargo Ship of BOXD Money | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great time-killer
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💡 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🔋 Offline progress issues
- 🔇 No music/sound controls

**Reported bugs**

- Video boost not working
- Boxes disappearing after merging
- Upgrade issues with timed events
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More upgrade options
- Prestige/progression system
- Automatic box combining
- Ability to rearrange boxes
- More box types and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig it free?

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

### Is BOXD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dig it or BOXD?

Dig it is rated higher. Dig it averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while BOXD averages 4.5 from 68 ratings.

### Do Dig it or BOXD have ads?

Neither Dig it nor BOXD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dig it or BOXD?

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, and BOXD every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dig it was updated on August 19, 2026 and BOXD on September 3, 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.*