Head-to-head
Idle Digging vs Dig Deep
Idle Digging
50
Winner
Tie
Dig Deep
50
Both Idle Digging and Dig Deep are plagued by an excessive number of ads, with many users reporting that even paying for ad removal does not fully eliminate them, making neither a clear winner for an ad-free experience.
Full reviews: Idle Digging · Dig Deep
Idle Digging and Dig Deep are both idle digging games that users find fun and addictive, but both are heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of forced ads. Many players report that purchasing ad removal in either game does not work as expected, leading to continued ad interruptions.
Head to head
Idle Digging Idle Digging is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of forced ads, with many appearing every few minutes or after every action R1R4R7R34. A significant issue is that paying for 'no ads' often doesn't work, as users still encounter ads, especially for boosts or rewards R3R6R10R15. Some ads even play when users decline to watch them or try to close them R2R7R15.
Dig Deep Dig Deep also suffers from a severe ad problem, with users reporting ads popping up every minute, every few layers, or after every action . Similar to Idle Digging, players who paid for ad removal still experienced ads . Forced ads are a major complaint, even appearing during competitive races and causing players to lose .
Idle Digging Users generally find Idle Digging fun, simple, relaxing, and addictive, making it a good time-killer R5R8R9R14. However, some find that progression slows down significantly as items become too expensive R5, and the game might not be truly 'idle' as it requires the app to be open for progress . There are also complaints about slow miners and a lack of clear purpose beyond digging .
Dig Deep Dig Deep is described as a fun, addictive, and entertaining game that makes players want to keep playing . Some users enjoy the mechanics like getting eggs and baboons . However, some find it boring after a while with nothing new to do .
Idle Digging Idle Digging has reports of the 'no ads' purchase not working R3R6R10R19. Some users experience issues with ad rewards not lasting or activating correctly R24. One user reported the game not letting them play after downloading , and another mentioned losing progress after a location disappeared R24.
Dig Deep Dig Deep users have reported issues with lag, especially as they progress further in the game . There are also complaints about glitches, such as the game kicking users out and resetting stats , or holes not loading properly upon re-entering the game, leading to diggers working without progress . A significant concern is the lack of a saving or sync mechanic, meaning progress is lost if the app is deleted or transferred to a new device R72R90R116.
Pick Idle Digging if
you prefer a simpler, relaxing idle game and are willing to tolerate frequent ads, or hope that ad removal works for you R8R14.
Pick Dig Deep if
you enjoy a more engaging idle digging experience with potential for deeper progression, and are prepared for numerous ads and potential technical issues like lag or progress loss .
Evidence note: The evidence for both apps is heavily skewed towards complaints about ads, making it difficult to compare other aspects of gameplay in depth. Many positive reviews are very short and generic, offering little specific insight.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] Idle Digging Ads: I do not mind watching ads to earn benefits. However don’t start ads without me choosing to do so. Nothing annoys me more. I have deleted the game.
- [R2] Idle Digging Another ad pay game: Get the option to watch an ad for an in game benefit. I say no. Still get an ad that does not give any in game benefits. This isn’t an accident, this is deliberate. Just another developer who hopes you’ll pay them money to get ride of ads instead of balancing ads vs. Game play.
- [R3] Idle Digging Paid for no ads - still getting ads: Paid for no ads in 2 different ways and still getting ads. Annoying. Game is fun otherwise.
- [R4] Idle Digging Forced ads: Forced ads after 3 minutes of playing
- [R5] Idle Digging A pretty good deal: This game is fun until things get too expensive and it takes longer to buy things but overall it’s a pretty damn good game
- [R8] Idle Digging Relaxing: It’s cool, I’m kinda addicted. Not much to it, it’s simple and good to setting down and play.
- [R9] Idle Digging Kinda fun: A waste of time but pretty fun
- [R14] Idle Digging This game is amazing!!!!: A little while ago I was looking for an actual good game to play and all I found was trash games!I thought it was hopeless but then I found this game!It’s so fun when you’re like me and have nothing to do on your phone or you just want new games.It 100% deserves what I rated it
- [R6] Idle Digging No Ads isn’t no ads: Don’t pay for no ads. You’ll still have to watch ads for the boosts. Games okay but no ads and still making you watch ads is too scammy
- [R10] Idle Digging Broken Ad Purchase: Purchasing Ad-free doesn’t work so you are still forced to watch the ads.
- [R19] Idle Digging Ads: Why give the option to pay for no ads, if all the offers to help boost you idle gameplay still requires you to watch ridiculously long ads. It’s a complete waste of money
- [R7] Idle Digging Ad-watching simulator: It’s basically an ad-watching simulator. Every time you want to do anything other than clicking it forces you to watch an ad. Even if you want to level up it says do you want to watch an ad to get 2x? You say no and it still gives an ad. This is every 30s of clicking. I also have no idea what the clicking even does because they seem to love at the same pace without clicking.
- [R34] Idle Digging Ads: Ads pop up almost every minute, and after upgrading/leveling up
- [R15] Idle Digging Passes the time: It’s cute and simple, but after some time its ads for every little powerup, and it’s not one it’s two ads, the first one plays and then have to wait another five or 10 seconds before you can exit to get the reward. I even bought the 2.99 ad removal and I still get every add when I accidentally clicked on watch video when tapping the screen.
- [R24] Idle Digging Kind of messed up: The ads rewards don’t always last as long as they’re supposed to or activate. There’s lots of forced ads even when pressing the x. After beating the mars and earth locations it sent me to this janky halloween place that after I visited earth disappeared with no option to return. 🤷🏻♂️idk. The diamonds existing would be more productive if they could purchase variations of charact
- [R72] Dig Deep Digging For Satisfaction?: Dig Deeper is a decently immersive game with engaging mechanics absent a plot. The addicting nature of digging and harvesting while I would recommend, does come with a couple caveats: * there is an issue with persistent advertising (especially of the Rouge Adventure(?) and Z Factor variety) * lack of any type of saving mechanic or sign in * the slow movement speed in
- [R90] Dig Deep Great! But fine…😅😣😐: When I got this in like 2022 or 2023 for days or hours I will have to much fun!… but delete it…..not the…best..idea if a big digger… POGRESS RESTARTS CHA CHINGS GONE.So be free to download if want to play it.3 star rating.⭐️⭐️⭐️🌑🌑
- [R116] Dig Deep the main issues is NON-sync apps! & limited ad’s=rewards/progress!: Hello Developer & Developers team! *A suggestion for yea! W/o sync= cant be 5 stars( no apps!) I never enjoyed the limited ad’s=rewards/progress! In an app it’s sucks man! I WISH THIS APP CAN SYNC TO BE ABLE TO TRASFER TO A NEW DEVICE! If not it’s a dead game( cuz if deleted = back to 0!) that sucks though awesome app & so man
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store