# Digger Machine vs Diamond Mine K

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diamond Mine K at none against Digger Machine's 9. Diamond Mine K also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Digger Machine's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digger Machine sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Diamond Mine K asks for nothing beyond the download.

Digger Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digger Machine has 351 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Digger Machine's written reviews are positive against 81% of Diamond Mine K's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Digger Machine ships an update every 3 months, Diamond Mine K every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digger Machine | Diamond Mine K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-mine-k/id1000704001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/829907063) | [Isaac Gallarzagoitia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000704000) |

## What reviewers say

### Digger Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258)

Embark on an arcade adventure to unearth valuable minerals like gold and diamonds. Upgrade your digging machine, build bases, and navigate treacherous mines filled with traps and bosses. Collect and sell 50 types of minerals to enhance your equipment and become the ultimate miner.

**Highlights:** Dig for 50 types of minerals, Upgrade digging machine, Build bases, Navigate 3 underground mines, Complete missions, Use 6 special actions

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Diamond Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time limited custom pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Good and valuable starter pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Diamond Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50% off - Best available sale! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Golden Diamond Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mega Diamond Pack | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Faithful recreation of classic Motherload game
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- ⏱️ Great time-killer/casual entertainment
- 💰 Reasonable monetization with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics after initial hours
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💾 Progress deletion on death or app closure
- 📺 Ad-related issues (black screens, fake X buttons)
- ⚠️ Game-breaking gem loss bug

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when typing feedback
- Progress deleted on death despite save system
- Black screen after watching ads for revival
- Gems consumed without unlocking base
- Player stuck in rocks with no escape

**Requested features**

- Character customization options
- Ability to dig upward
- More levels/content
- Map feature
- Confirmation dialog for restart button


### Diamond Mine K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-mine-k/id1000704001)

Dig for precious gems while avoiding falling rocks and spiders. Strategically move obstacles to collect diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. Blast your way through 126 levels or create your own with the built-in editor.

**Highlights:** Collect diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, Avoid falling rocks and spiders, Use bombs and dynamite, 126 challenging levels, Powerful level editor, Strategic puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digger Machine free?

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

### Is Diamond Mine K free?

Diamond Mine K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Digger Machine or Diamond Mine K?

Digger Machine is rated higher. Digger Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Diamond Mine K averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Digger Machine or Diamond Mine K have ads?

Digger Machine shows ads; Diamond Mine K does not.

### Which is updated more often, Digger Machine or Diamond Mine K?

Digger Machine ships an update every 3 months, and Diamond Mine K every 14 months. Most recently, Digger Machine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Diamond Mine K on November 1, 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.*