# Piloteer vs DDDigger

The clearest difference is price: DDDigger at Free against Piloteer's $2.99. DDDigger also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (18K vs 80). Piloteer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 31) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

DDDigger is free to download; Piloteer costs $2.99 up front. DDDigger sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Piloteer asks for nothing beyond the download.

DDDigger holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DDDigger has 18K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Piloteer's written reviews are positive against 44% of DDDigger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Piloteer ships an update every 3 weeks, DDDigger every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piloteer | DDDigger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piloteer/id932248553/reviews) | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dddigger/id6740300910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 264 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fixpoint Productions Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/454091053) | [Neptune Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/539389569) |

## What reviewers say

### Piloteer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piloteer/id932248553)

Master a state-of-the-art jetpack in this physics-based game. Complete challenging missions across beautiful environments to change public perception and experience dynamic, unpredictable gameplay with rewarding accomplishments.

**Highlights:** Physics-based jetpack control, Sixty challenging missions, Three beautiful environments, Career and Free Fly modes, Serene piano score, Ragdoll physics effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Charming art style and music
- 🚀 Rewarding when mastered
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls
- 🐛 Unpredictable physics
- 🐛 Frustrating difficulty
- 🐛 Buggy landings and collisions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options for character and jetpack
- Reverse control scheme
- Reduce difficulty of birds and obstacles


### DDDigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dddigger/id6740300910)

Embark on a planet conquest adventure as cute aliens dig deep to reach the planet's core. Upgrade gear, build factories for resources, and battle giant worms and monsters lurking underground. Enjoy thrilling battles and charming visuals in this offline digging game.

**Highlights:** Digging to planet's core, Upgrade powerful gear, Build resource factories, Battle underground monsters, Easy tap controls, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emergency Ad Skip Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip Full Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Galaxy Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dicebuster Pack 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| AD Skip Ticket Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| AD Skip Ticket Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| LIMTED PACK 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| LIMTED PACK 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Pack 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Warpstone Pack 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Core Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| AD Skip Ticket Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| AD Skip Ticket Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super Galaxy Pack 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Master Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chrono Dragon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| AD Skip Ticket Pack 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chrono Dragon Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 04 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 05 | $47.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 06 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very fun game
- 🚀 Well-programmed and attractive design
- 💡 Familiar and interesting game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 💰 Game becomes pay-to-win with expensive upgrades
- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔋 Damage and progression nerfs make the game unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck in a glitched area after completing all worlds
- Energy system not working properly, unable to play after depleting energy
- Inconsistent language support despite claims of multiple languages

**Requested features**

- Option to skip animation for slot machine
- Ability to permanently upgrade workers
- More content and replay value beyond 6 worlds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piloteer free?

Piloteer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DDDigger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Piloteer or DDDigger?

DDDigger is rated higher. Piloteer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while DDDigger averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.

### Do Piloteer or DDDigger have ads?

DDDigger shows ads; Piloteer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Piloteer or DDDigger?

Piloteer ships an update every 3 weeks, and DDDigger every 9 days. Most recently, Piloteer was updated on October 17, 2026 and DDDigger on October 18, 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.*