# Digger Machine vs Digger 2

Digger Machine and Digger 2 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Digger Machine's written reviews are positive against 35% of Digger 2's. Digger Machine also leads on ratings volume (351 vs 80). Digger 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digger Machine sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Digger 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Digger Machine against 4.4 for Digger 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 351 and 80 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Digger Machine's written reviews are positive against 35% of Digger 2's.

Digger Machine ships an update every 3 months, Digger 2 monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digger Machine | Digger 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews)** | [4.4 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-2-dig-minerals/id1312661938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/829907063) | [Dariusz Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/829907063) |

## 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


### Digger 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-2-dig-minerals/id1312661938)

Embark on a mining adventure to unearth precious gems, diamonds, and gold. Upgrade your digging machines, explore new worlds filled with traps and monsters, and collect treasures to improve your equipment. This arcade-style game offers a vast underground world with puzzles and mini-games.

**Highlights:** Mine minerals, diamonds, and gold, Upgrade digging machines, Explore new worlds with traps and monsters, Collect 40+ new minerals and treasures, Customize 13 different digger types, Solve animal bone puzzles, Play mine disarming mini-game

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Wood Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamond Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamond Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Big Diamond Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Multi Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Multi Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Good Diamond Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Multi Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Multi Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Multi Gems Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Big Diamond Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Mega Diamond Pack | $28.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digger Machine free?

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

### Is Digger 2 free?

Digger 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digger Machine or Digger 2?

Digger Machine is rated higher. Digger Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Digger 2 averages 4.4 from 80 ratings.

### Do Digger Machine or Digger 2 have ads?

Both Digger Machine and Digger 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Digger Machine or Digger 2?

Digger Machine ships an update every 3 months, and Digger 2 monthly. Most recently, Digger Machine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Digger 2 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.*