# Digger Machine vs Dig Odyssey

The clearest difference is rating: Digger Machine at 4.5 against Dig Odyssey's 3.4. Digger Machine also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 39%) and ratings volume (351 vs 20). Dig Odyssey's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digger Machine sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Dig Odyssey sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digger Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digger Machine has 351 ratings behind it against 20, 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 39% of Dig Odyssey's.

Digger Machine ships an update every 3 months, Dig Odyssey weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digger Machine | Dig Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258/reviews)** | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 39.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/829907063) | [Andrey Abrosimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439688555) |

## 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


### Dig Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004)

Explore an exoplanet as a space miner, digging for valuable resources and uncovering a mysterious signal. Upgrade your tools to dig faster and manage your oxygen supply to survive the challenging terrain.

**Highlights:** Explore exoplanet depths, Mine metals and gems, Uncover mysterious signal, Upgrade mining tools, Manage oxygen supply, Craft and upgrade equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resources | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack + NoADS | $1.19 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and simple gameplay
- 💡 Addictive and engaging
- ✨ Nice art style
- 🚀 Fast progression initially
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- ⏳ Short game length
- 📉 Lack of progression
- 💸 Poor monetization
- 🕹️ Poor controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during ads
- Controls barely function
- Character swings but doesn't break blocks
- Cannot return to surface after first pickaxe swing
- Purchased resource pack not received

**Requested features**

- Add more dig sites/planets
- More upgrades and tools
- Add a story or mystery
- Add an end-game sequence
- Option to turn off vibration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digger Machine free?

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

### Is Dig Odyssey free?

Dig Odyssey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digger Machine or Dig Odyssey?

Digger Machine is rated higher. Digger Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Dig Odyssey averages 3.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do Digger Machine or Dig Odyssey have ads?

Both Digger Machine and Dig Odyssey show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Digger Machine or Dig Odyssey?

Digger Machine ships an update every 3 months, and Dig Odyssey weekly. Most recently, Digger Machine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dig Odyssey on October 22, 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.*