# Dusty the Digger — Help Dusty rescue his friends > Interactive construction game for kids to rescue friends and build homes. (iPhone/iPad app by Funloop.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dusty-the-digger/id590266810 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Funloop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845915590) - Category: Games, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 103 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hungarian and 12 more - Released: 2013-03-06 - Data updated: 2026-10-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dusty-the-digger/id590266810/reviews.md ## What is Dusty the Digger? Meet Dusty the Digger! Dusty is on his way to the construction site when he sees that his friends need help. Help Dusty move, break and build as he works to rescue his friends and build them a new home. A FunLoop favourite, back for today's phones and tablets. Your child will enjoy exploring Dusty's world, filled with hundreds of fun and silly animations and sounds. The app is designed to engage your child's curiosity, help develop fine motor skills and spark imagination. What's in the app: **** ON THE ROAD: Dusty is travelling the road on the back of his friend Fred the Flatbed Truck. The adventure starts here! **** CROSS THE CANYON: Dusty has to free his trapped friends and get across the canyon! **** BREAK DOWN THE WALL: A wall is in the way! Can you and Dusty figure out how to get past it? **** BRIDGE THE WATERFALL: There's only one thing to do when a river blocks your path: it's time to build a bridge! **** HOME SWEET HOME: The meadow is beautiful, but there's nowhere for everyone to live. It's up to Dusty to build everyone a fun place to call home! Dusty has many fun friends to play with, each with their own silly personalities and animations to discover. Dusty's friends include: > Swarm of Bees > Colony of Bunnies > Coop of Chickens > Pack of Puppies > Troop of Monkeys > Flurry of Snowmen For Parents: This app is a great choice for kids 2-6 and construction equipment lovers of all ages! This app does not contain any third-party advertisements. Bee is free to play with for life. The other five friends come with a Friends Pass subscription. Every path to the pass sits behind a grown-ups-only gate, and you can switch off purchases entirely with the In-App Purchases restriction in Screen Time on your device. We take the privacy of your data seriously. Please review our privacy policy below; it's our promise to you on how we treat your data. About FunLoop We started FunLoop to make awesome digital toys and games for kids on phones and tablets. We have been amazed by watching our own children (and nieces and nephews) interact with these devices, and are inspired by all of the possibilities for fun and learning that now exist. Bee is free forever. A Friends Pass unlocks Chicken, Bunny, Puppy, Monkey and Snowman, each with their own story in every scene: $2.00 a month or $12.00 a year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.funloop.com/dusty/privacy/ ## Key features - Move, break, and build with Dusty - Rescue friends and build a new home - Hundreds of fun animations and sounds - Develop fine motor skills - Spark imagination - Collect and play with various animal friends ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Friends Pass Monthly | $2.00 | per month | | Friends Pass Yearly | $12.00 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pack of Puppies | $1.99 | one-time | | Flurry of Snowmen | $1.99 | one-time | | Troop of Monkeys | $1.99 | one-time | | Pack of 4 Friends | $4.99 | one-time | | Pack of 3 Friends | $3.99 | one-time | | Pack of 2 Friends | $2.99 | one-time | | Colony of Bunnies | $1.99 | one-time | | Pack of 3 Friends | $3.99 | one-time | | Pack of 2 Friends | $2.99 | one-time | | Pack of 4 Friends | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dusty-the-digger/id590266810/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Please update for iOS 11 *2017-09-29* Both my sons love this game but it’s no longer working and needs to be updated. ### 1/5 — Broken *2017-01-22* I have tried this app on my iPad and my iPhone it will not open in either. Very disappointed ### 5/5 — Great App for Kids! *2014-12-21* Really great app that keeps my kids entertained and giggling. The animations are fun and cute and I even find myself laughing! It has lots of content to keep my son and daughter occupied. ### 5/5 — Great game! *2014-12-11* This is a very cute game. My 3 1/2 yr old loves playing it. ### 2/5 — Dusty *2013-09-07* This app is very cute and has very bright colors. However I do think it is a little to simple and boring my 2 yr. old son was bored with the repetition before 5 min. We do need colorful, vivid, educational apps for our kids to enjoy. I hope this may help you make the app even better! ### 5/5 — Fun game *2013-06-03* My 3 years old like this game. Simple and keeps him busy for awhile. ### 5/5 — Entertaining and Engaging! *2013-04-09* Went on a coffee date with a close friend and downloaded this on my phone for her toddler son to keep him entertained. He was completely enthralled - she had to download it for him on her own phone for the drive home! Great kids game! ### 5/5 — love love love! *2013-03-27* great app! thanks funloop! can't wait for your next app!! ### 5/5 — Best Kid's Game Ever!!! *2013-03-20* Dusty The Digger is the most wonderful kids game ever!! My kids just love it!!! And I do too!!! It teaches the good Values of Life, like kindness, helpfulness, and being kind to small creatures. It provides instant reward when there is an accomplishment. It teaches and rewards persistence. And there are hilarious surprises along the way!! The colors and graphics are beautiful. They put you in a happy mood just viewing the game. I love having a very safe, educational, happy type of game for my kids. Thank you, Funloop, for creating this great little game!! ### 5/5 — Dusty is fun on all devices *2013-03-16* It's just as fun to play on the iPhone version. Go Dusty!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Dusty the Digger ### What is Dusty the Digger about? Dusty the Digger is an interactive game for young children where they help a construction vehicle named Dusty overcome obstacles, rescue his friends, and build them a new home. The app is designed to be engaging and educational, promoting curiosity and imagination. ### What are the key features of Dusty the Digger? Key features include the ability to move, break, and build with Dusty, rescue friends, and construct a new home. The app also offers hundreds of fun animations and sounds, and helps develop fine motor skills and spark imagination. Players can collect and play with various animal friends. ### How much does Dusty the Digger cost? The app is free to download and comes with two characters unlocked. Additional characters can be unlocked through in-app purchases. Parents can disable in-app purchases in the app's settings or their device's settings. ### What age group is Dusty the Digger suitable for? This app is recommended for children aged 2-6 years old. It is also enjoyable for construction equipment lovers of all ages. The game's mechanics and content are designed to be appropriate and engaging for this age range. ### Can I play Dusty the Digger without ads? Yes, Dusty the Digger does not contain any third-party advertisements. The focus is on providing an uninterrupted and engaging experience for children without distracting ads. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-09-25 Dusty is back, rebuilt for today's iPhones and iPads: full screen on every device, smoother animation, and the same silly friends. Bee is free forever. The other five friends now come with a Friends Pass subscription instead of separate purchases; earlier purchases still count, tap Redeem Purchases. Grown-ups: everything about purchases sits behind the parent gate, and the Info page explains the rest. ### 1.2 — 2013-03-18 Dusty went in to the shop for a tune up and is back better than ever! Lets play! Wheels are greased, scoop is clean, and Dusty is ready to help out his pals! This build has made a few of our animations even better, cleaning them up and making them run smoother. The update also has a few bug fixes around messaging and notifications! Lets get digging! ### 1.0 — 2013-03-06 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Dusty the Digger | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [City Construction Truck Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-construction-truck-game/id6472780251) | — | Free | Games | | [Pop Balloons with Animals!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-balloons-with-animals/id1225850591) | — | Free | Games | | [Sausage Flick : Toss Physics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sausage-flick-toss-physics/id6749214000) | 4.3 (10) | Free | Games | | [Kids Games 3–5 No WiFi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-games-35-no-wifi/id6764464976) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Games | | [Lawn Mower: Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lawn-mower-simulator/id1564780680) | 2.7 (30) | Free | Games | | [Lawn Mower Game Grass Cutting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lawn-mower-game-grass-cutting/id6450056851) | 4.3 (50) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Funloop - [Bamber AI - For Curious Minds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamber-ai-for-curious-minds/id6753957399) - [Leslie: Family Assistant](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leslie-family-assistant/id6789325207) All apps by Funloop: https://appshunter.io/developer/1845915590 ## Related topics [digger games toddler](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/digger-games-toddler) · [digger sticker games for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/digger-sticker-games-for-kids) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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