# Dig2China! Free vs Rocket Buddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dig2China! Free at none against Rocket Buddy's 8. Dig2China! Free also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 69%). Rocket Buddy's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (11K vs 497). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Dig2China! Free asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rocket Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Buddy has 11K ratings behind it against 497, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Dig2China! Free's written reviews are positive against 69% of Rocket Buddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig2China! Free | Rocket Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig2china-free/id963455137/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-buddy/id1455494725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 497 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnerSloth LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/957995279) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig2China! Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig2china-free/id963455137)

Embark on an underground adventure, upgrading your digging machine to break through 13 distinct Earth layers. Test the theory that digging deep enough leads to China.

**Highlights:** Upgrade digger, Plunge through 13 Earth layers, Reach China, Incremental progression

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Unique and creative concept
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 🚀 Satisfying progression and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Game gets repetitive after a while
- 🔒 Lack of social or multiplayer features
- 👎 Limited content and replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when reaching certain depths
- Map sometimes fails to render obstacles properly
- Upgrade purchases not always registering correctly
- Occasional issues with save data and progress loss

**Requested features**

- Add more levels or worlds to explore
- Introduce new gameplay mechanics
- Implement a level editor or sandbox mode
- Add multiplayer or co-op functionality
- Provide more post-game content and challenges


### Rocket Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-buddy/id1455494725)

Launch cannon-loaded Buddies to solve physics-based puzzles and reach targets. Navigate challenging levels filled with obstacles, using as many Buddies as needed to succeed. Enjoy hilarious ragdoll physics and endless fun.

**Highlights:** Cannon loaded with Buddies, Puzzling challenges, Obstacle avoidance, Ragdoll physics, Hilarious challenges, Unlock daily crystals, Unique skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Pinch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Subscription Full Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 😊 Cute and likable character
- 💎 Good gem/skin system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of level variety
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after inactivity
- Ads cause freezing and crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level modes and challenges
- Ability to create custom skins
- Improved ad-free experience
- Expanded buddy expressions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig2China! Free free?

Dig2China! Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rocket Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dig2China! Free or Rocket Buddy?

Rocket Buddy is rated higher. Dig2China! Free averages 4.4 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Rocket Buddy averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Dig2China! Free or Rocket Buddy have ads?

Rocket Buddy shows ads; Dig2China! Free does not.

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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.*