# Digger Machine vs Diamond Valley

The clearest difference is rating: Diamond Valley at 5.0 against Digger Machine's 4.5. Diamond Valley also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Digger Machine's advantage is ratings volume (351 vs 1) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

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

Diamond Valley 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Digger Machine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Diamond Valley's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digger Machine | Diamond Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-valley/id1264667053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/829907063) | [Markus Schiedel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264667052) |

## 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 Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-valley/id1264667053)

Guide a miner through over 50 challenging levels to collect gemstones. Solve puzzles, break obstacles, and avoid monsters. Track your progress with detailed statistics and unlock achievements in this retro arcade game.

**Highlights:** Over 50 challenging levels, Obstacle breaking and puzzle solving, Monster avoidance, Comprehensive statistics, Unlockable achievements, Retro graphics

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digger Machine free?

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

### Is Diamond Valley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Digger Machine or Diamond Valley?

Diamond Valley is rated higher. Digger Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Diamond Valley averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*