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Head-to-head

Merge and Dig vs Dig Deep

Merge and Dig 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Merge and Dig
Dig Deep 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55

Both Merge and Dig and Dig Deep suffer from an overwhelming number of ads, making the core gameplay experience frustrating for many users, but Merge and Dig has a slight edge due to fewer reports of critical bugs and better ad-free purchase reliability.

Full reviews: Merge and Dig · Dig Deep

Merge and Dig and Dig Deep are both free-to-play digging and merging games with in-app purchases, offering similar core gameplay. However, both are heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, which significantly detracts from the user experience. Merge and Dig faces issues with ads even after purchase, but Dig Deep has more reports of game-breaking bugs and progress loss.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay tieR2R5R6R11
Merge and Dig Users enjoy the 'asmr-like' and satisfying digging mechanics R2R11. The early game is often praised, but some players find the late game repetitive and lacking new content or challenges, even after reaching high levels R5R6.
Dig Deep Players find the game engaging and a good time-waster, with some enjoying the progression and collecting elements like eggs and baboons . However, some also report the game becoming boring or repetitive after a short period, with a lack of new things to do .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: Merge and DigR1R4R7R15
Merge and Dig A significant number of users report critical issues such as the game not loading, getting stuck on a black screen, or crashing frequently, leading to an inability to play R1R4R7. Some also mention issues with bonus levels forcing ads or not allowing them to opt out R15.
Dig Deep Users experience frequent lag, especially later in the game . There are also reports of glitches, such as holes not loading properly, diggers not sending loads up, and the game kicking players out, sometimes resetting progress .
Price/Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR3R10R18R22
Merge and Dig The free version is plagued by an overwhelming number of ads, with some users reporting ads every 30 seconds or after every round, making it 'unplayable' R3R10R18R22. Crucially, many users who purchased the 'no ads' option still report receiving ads, particularly for bonus levels or pop-ups, leading to feelings of being scammed and requests for refunds R27R33R40.
Dig Deep The free version is heavily criticized for an excessive amount of ads, with reports of ads every minute, every three layers, or even every 15-30 seconds, making the game 'unplayable' and feeling like 'more ads than game' . Similar to App A, users who paid to remove ads still experience them, leading to frustration .
Pick Merge and Dig if

You are looking for a casual digging game and are willing to risk potential loading issues or a problematic ad-free purchase, as its core gameplay is considered satisfying by many R2R11.

Pick Dig Deep if

You are okay with a game that becomes repetitive and has frequent ads, but you appreciate the simple, engaging mechanics and don't mind the possibility of progress loss .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews primarily focused on the overwhelming ad presence and issues with the 'no ads' purchase. The lifetime ratings are high, but recent sentiment is much lower, particularly for the free tiers. The comparison on features is somewhat limited as many users couldn't get past the ad experience or early game.

Frequently asked

Do Merge and Dig and Dig Deep have too many ads?
Yes, both Merge and Dig and Dig Deep are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of ads, with users reporting ads every 15-30 seconds, after every round, or after every few layers, making the games feel 'unplayable' for many R10R28R67R70.
Does buying the 'no ads' option work in Merge and Dig or Dig Deep?
For both Merge and Dig and Dig Deep, many users report that purchasing the 'no ads' option does not completely remove ads, with pop-ups, forced bonus levels with ads, or ads still appearing, leading to frustration and feelings of being scammed R27R33R40R57.
Are there technical issues with Merge and Dig or Dig Deep?
Merge and Dig users frequently report issues with the game not loading, getting stuck on a black screen, or crashing R1R4R7R43. Dig Deep users experience lag, glitches where holes don't load, and occasional progress resets .

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Merge and Dig 5/5 · US This game was so much fun: I love the game because it’s very asmr like
  2. [R5] Merge and Dig 5/5 · US Early game: I like early game I like early game I like early game And late. Game I did not mean that double space Late. Game
  3. [R6] Merge and Dig 3/5 · US It’s ok: A little boring because you just drop pickaxes
  4. [R11] Merge and Dig 5/5 · US Merge and Dig: This is a nice game in case you’re stressed or anything because it gets your stressed out because I really like this game and I will no drug play this when I’m stressed and during all day I will. I’ll be on my phone when I have free time all that good stuff.
  5. [R1] Merge and Dig 1/5 · US It won’t start: It won’t let me play it
  6. [R4] Merge and Dig 1/5 · US Broken: Try to start the game and it just sits there on a black screen just saying loading, game will not load up :/
  7. [R7] Merge and Dig 2/5 · US It’s broken: Please fix your game. It will not load.
  8. [R15] Merge and Dig 3/5 · US STOP: WHY DO YOU FORCE ME TO PLAY THE BONUS? WHY CAN’T I JUST EXIT OUT YOU’RE FORCING ME TO WATCH AN AD JUST TO PLAY A BONUS AND NOT LET ME NOT PLAY IT JUST LET ME PLAY THE REAL GAME!!!!!
  9. [R3] Merge and Dig 3/5 · US Ads: Tons of ads
  10. [R10] Merge and Dig 1/5 · US Ad every 30 seconds: Completely unplayable with an ad after every round so annoying don’t download
  11. [R18] Merge and Dig 3/5 · US Too Many Ads: This game has very fun and simple gameplay for when I get bored, don’t get me wrong, but there are just too many ads. Occasionally a pop up appears that says I can watch an ad for a reward, and I pick no thank you, but it still gives me an ad. Please fix this issue!
  12. [R22] Merge and Dig 1/5 · US TOO MANY ADS!: I'm trying to play a game here and my screen is smeared with a diarrhea of colors and motions which makes it hard for me to concentrate on the game. I didn't bother playing past level 3 because the clutter is unappealing and distracting, also, the over represented games makes it look like no serious confidence is supporting this one. Just play the free version on YouTube payables. T
  13. [R28] Merge and Dig 1/5 · US So many ads: Stupid devils, an ad literally every 15 seconds. What greedy creatures these developers are. I understand that a free game will have either donations or ads, but this is too much. It's impossible to play; watching ads takes up more time. · translated
  14. [R67] Dig Deep 1/5 · US Add’s: Way too many adds, every three layers I go down I get 1-2 minutes of just adds. So while half game might be about going down to mine and sell, the other half is just about getting another game so you can completely forget about this one and just have it floating around somewhere on your device.
  15. [R70] Dig Deep 1/5 · US Dumb: It’s so stupid every minute I get an ad. I’m not joking. It’s dumb.
  16. [R27] Merge and Dig 3/5 · US Decent game with a lot of ads: This game is pretty decent as far as passing time and satisfaction gain goes. I pretty early on just spent the $3 to go ad free because holy moley are there a ton of ads… even with the “no ads” they still try and get you to watch ads at least twice per level. My biggest gripe with the game is that it’s way too easy. I am on level 323 and I haven’t had to upgrade a si
  17. [R33] Merge and Dig 3/5 · US Pay to get rid of Ads just to still have em: Just paid for no Ads . And Yet I’m still receiving Ads every time
  18. [R40] Merge and Dig 1/5 · US Do better: Great game play, enjoyed the game alot so I bout the no adds. Tell me why I buy no adds and I still get pop ups and adds coming in like I never bought it.
  19. [R57] Merge and Dig 3/5 · GB Brought no ads: I brought no ads and I still get ads when I click next game, I've asked for refund. Over all it's a good game it's just scammed me, which is why I have three stars
  20. [R43] Merge and Dig 1/5 · US Won’t let me load in: I have a newer decent phone that can handle a lot. It could load into the game. It would have a grey screen with “loading…” I’ve gone out and restarted my phone several times and nothing has worked

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store