# Digger Machine vs Mine Runner K

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Digger Machine at 79% against Mine Runner K's 33%. Digger Machine also leads on ratings volume (351 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Mine Runner K's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mine Runner K holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digger Machine has 351 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Digger Machine's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mine Runner 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, Mine Runner K every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digger Machine | Mine Runner K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-runner-k/id1001067717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 100 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


### Mine Runner K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-runner-k/id1001067717)

Navigate challenging levels, collect gold, and outsmart enemies by creating paths and using helpful items. Design your own levels with a powerful editor for endless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collect gold, Avoid enemies, Create holes in the ground, Use bombs and other objects, 90 challenging levels, Level editor for custom levels

**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 Mine Runner K free?

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

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

Mine Runner K is rated higher. Digger Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Mine Runner K averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Digger Machine shows ads; Mine Runner K does not.

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

Digger Machine ships an update every 3 months, and Mine Runner K every 10 months. Most recently, Digger Machine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mine Runner K on October 20, 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.*