# Digger Machine vs Cat's Game

The clearest difference is price: Digger Machine at Free against Cat's Game's $0.99. Digger Machine also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 53%). Cat's Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Digger Machine is free to download; Cat's Game costs $0.99 up front. Digger Machine sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Cat's Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Digger Machine against 4.6 for Cat's Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digger Machine has 351 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Digger Machine's written reviews are positive against 53% of Cat's Game's.

Digger Machine ships an update every 3 months, Cat's Game every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digger Machine | Cat's Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-game/id1044061803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 104 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/829907063) | [Mykola Blokhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039006104) |

## 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


### Cat's Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-game/id1044061803)

This game provides interactive entertainment for cats with physics-based balls, unpredictable laser dots, and flying butterflies. Simply launch the app and present your device to your feline friend for engaging playtime.

**Highlights:** Physics Ball mode, Laser Point mode, Butterfly mode, Designed for feline entertainment, Simple to use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digger Machine free?

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

### Is Cat's Game free?

Cat's Game costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Digger Machine or Cat's Game?

Cat's Game is rated higher. Digger Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Cat's Game averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Digger Machine or Cat's Game have ads?

Digger Machine shows ads; Cat's Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Digger Machine or Cat's Game?

Digger Machine ships an update every 3 months, and Cat's Game every 19 months. Most recently, Digger Machine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cat's Game on October 24, 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.*