# Dig it vs Tiny Miners

The clearest difference is ads: Dig it at none against Tiny Miners's shown. Dig it also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Tiny Miners's advantage is ratings volume (807 vs 88). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig it sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Miners 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 — 4.6 for Dig it against 4.7 for Tiny Miners. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Miners has 807 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Dig it's written reviews are positive against 77% of Tiny Miners's.

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, Tiny Miners every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig it | Tiny Miners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-it-idle-mining-tycoon/id927404572/reviews) | **[4.7 (807 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-miners-clicker-game/id1264563028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **807** |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 77.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Barbashov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444659120) | [Mindstorm Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/378784987) |

## 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


### Tiny Miners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-miners-clicker-game/id1264563028)

Tap and build a thriving dwarf town, collecting cash and hatching dragons. Upgrade your township and invest wisely to grow rich, even while offline. Compete with friends in this addictive idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Super casual gameplay, Tap and build dwarf town, Collect cash and hatch dragons, Upgrade and grow investments, Unique 3D visuals, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Diamond Chest 70% off | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vault Permit 80% off | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fiery Pile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valut Permit 60% off | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Diamond Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sackful | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault Permit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Burning Trunk | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Box | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time-waster
- 🐲 Cute dragon theme
- 💎 Progression and prestige system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lack of meaningful content/progression past early game
- 💰 In-app purchases feel required to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not received after watching ads
- Purchases not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove ads through one-time purchase
- More diverse gameplay mechanics and content
- Better optimization to reduce crashes and freezes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig it free?

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

### Is Tiny Miners free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dig it or Tiny Miners?

Tiny Miners is rated higher. Dig it averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Tiny Miners averages 4.7 from 807 ratings.

### Do Dig it or Tiny Miners have ads?

Tiny Miners shows ads; Dig it does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dig it or Tiny Miners?

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, and Tiny Miners every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dig it was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tiny Miners on November 2, 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.*