# Dig it vs CROAD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CROAD at none against Dig it's 10. Dig it's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig it sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CROAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, CROAD every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig it | CROAD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-it-idle-mining-tycoon/id927404572/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **88** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Barbashov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444659120) | [Agostino  Lecci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461660623) |

## 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


### CROAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/croad/id1485433070)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig it free?

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

### Is CROAD free?

CROAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Dig it or CROAD have ads?

Neither Dig it nor CROAD shows ads.

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

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, and CROAD every 16 months. Most recently, Dig it was updated on October 23, 2026 and CROAD on October 12, 2026.

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