# Dig it vs Cave Driller

The clearest difference is ads: Dig it at none against Cave Driller's shown. Dig it also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Cave Driller's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, 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 Cave Driller sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cave Driller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig it has 88 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Dig it's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cave Driller's.

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, Cave Driller every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig it | Cave Driller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-it-idle-mining-tycoon/id927404572/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-driller/id1494815067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 39 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) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## 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


### Cave Driller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-driller/id1494815067)

An idle simulation game where units automatically mine resources and expand your mine. Hire managers with special abilities and explore other planets to discover unique minerals. Strengthen your units and equipment to achieve a billionaire dream.

**Highlights:** Automatic mine excavation and mineral mining, Explore and develop planets, Mine 23 types of minerals, Hire and strengthen managers, Various digging and mining equipment, Surprise missions and bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ruby 900 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bonus Box Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| ruby 1,500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Start Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bonus Box Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| ruby 3,300 | $9.99 | one-time |
| ruby 10,800 | $29.99 | one-time |
| ruby 19,500 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Master Package | $99.99 | one-time |
| ruby 45,000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig it free?

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

### Is Cave Driller free?

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

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

Cave Driller is rated higher. Dig it averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Cave Driller averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Cave Driller shows ads; Dig it does not.

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

Dig it ships an update fortnightly, and Cave Driller every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dig it was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cave Driller on October 8, 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.*