# Dig it vs Ground Driller

The clearest difference is ads: Dig it at none against Ground Driller's shown. Dig it also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 60%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Ground Driller's advantage is ratings volume (497 vs 88). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig it sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ground Driller sells 8 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 4.4 for Ground Driller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ground Driller has 497 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 60% of Ground Driller's.

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, Ground Driller monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig it | Ground Driller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-it-idle-mining-tycoon/id927404572/reviews)** | [4.4 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-driller/id1438618181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 60.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Barbashov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444659120) | [Fevergames inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745313487) |

## 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


### Ground Driller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-driller/id1438618181)

An idle digging game where you excavate gems and minerals with automated miners and upgradable equipment. Discover rare treasures deep underground and earn coins even when offline. Explore new content like research, fishing, and mini-games.

**Highlights:** Automated digging and mining, Collect diverse gems and minerals, Upgrade excavators and miners, Offline coin earnings, Mining research, fishing, mini-games, Achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Dia | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Dia | $6.99 | one-time |
| Speed-up 3x | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Bad News | $6.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Dia | $34.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Dia(Limited) | $34.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Diamonds | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🕰️ Good time-waster
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to see coin count on iPhone X/XS/XR
- 🔁 Too many ads required for progression
- ⏱️ Slow offline progress
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Coin count not visible on iPhone X/XS/XR
- Timers not counting down when app is closed
- Ads not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Offline resource generation
- Bulk upgrade options
- Competitive/social features
- More end-game content
- Compatibility improvements for newer iPhones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig it free?

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

### Is Ground Driller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dig it or Ground Driller?

Dig it is rated higher. Dig it averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Ground Driller averages 4.4 from 497 ratings.

### Do Dig it or Ground Driller have ads?

Ground Driller shows ads; Dig it does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dig it or Ground Driller?

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, and Ground Driller monthly. Most recently, Dig it was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ground Driller on November 11, 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.*