# Garbage Truck!

> Interactive garbage truck game for young children with no fail state. (iPhone/iPad app by Austin Ivansmith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garbage-truck/id806084711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garbage-truck/id806084711/reviews.md

## What is Garbage Truck!?

Garbage Truck! is a game built specifically for the youngest gamers in our lives. I built this game for my son, who was under two years old at the time and loved to play, and still does to this day! I hope that a young garbage truck lover in your life gets as much enjoyment out of it as he does.

I fashioned it as a sort of "interactive illustration", emulating a look of detailed watercolor truck illustrations in books of the 80s. The idea is to let kids play, touch anywhere on the screen, and not be accidentally booted out away from the fun.

Touch anywhere on the screen to effect the game; change the color of the truck, the cab, touch the sky to change the time of day, cycle through the letters of the alphabet by touching the sign, and most importantly make the truck move forward and backwards by touching the wheels (or in front or behind the truck to make it stop and go).  

And no garbage day is complete until you collect the trash! Simply touch the garbage cans when they line up with the grabbing claw to pick them up, and add the collection to the total score.

There is no wrong way to play the game, no way to fail, or convoluted steps too hard for the youngest players to understand. Scores are saved automatically and frequently, so you'll always have a running tally of all the cans you've collected. And best of all there are not, and will never be, any ads, in-app purchases, links to other apps, data collected by me, or links to take the player outside of the game.

Have fun playing Garbage Truck! and feel free to contact me with feedback!

## Key features

- Interactive truck customization
- Change time of day
- Collect trash
- Alphabet sign interaction
- Simple touch controls
- No fail gameplay

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store)


## Frequently asked questions about Garbage Truck!

### What is Garbage Truck!?

Garbage Truck! is an interactive game designed for young children, featuring a garbage truck that kids can control and use to collect trash. It aims to provide a fun and engaging experience without any pressure or failure states.

### How much does Garbage Truck! cost?

Garbage Truck! is a paid app, available for $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game without any additional costs or in-app purchases.

### Does Garbage Truck! have ads?

No, Garbage Truck! is completely ad-free. The developer has explicitly stated that there will never be any advertisements within the game.

### What devices does Garbage Truck! support?

Garbage Truck! is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be compatible with Apple's mobile operating systems.

### What is the age rating for Garbage Truck!?

The age rating for Garbage Truck! is 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and older, though its simple design may appeal to younger toddlers as well.

### Can my child fail in Garbage Truck!?

No, there is no way to fail in Garbage Truck!. The game is designed with a 'no fail' gameplay mechanic, ensuring that young players can explore and interact without frustration.

### How often is Garbage Truck! updated?

The latest version of Garbage Truck! is 1.2.1, last updated on May 27, 2017. While it has not been updated recently, the game's core functionality is stable and designed for young children.

### What makes Garbage Truck! unique for young players?

Garbage Truck! offers an 'interactive illustration' style reminiscent of 80s watercolor books. It allows children to touch anywhere on the screen to affect the game, providing a highly intuitive and accessible play experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2017-05-27

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

*Fixed crashing bug with older versions of iOS
*Updated the backgrounds with better art and world decorations.
*Streamlined the scoring message system.
*Players can now "slide" the garbage can across the ground.
*Sped up the truck a little bit.

### 1.2.0 — 2017-05-17

*Updated the backgrounds with better art and world decorations.
*Streamlined the scoring message system.
*Players can now "slide" the garbage can across the ground.
*Sped up the truck a little bit.

### 1.1.2 — 2015-03-03

*speed optimizations
*fixed stability bugs

### 1.1.1 — 2014-09-29

Updated for iOS 8, and built to look great on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Fixed the aspect ratio for iPhone 5S, iPhone 5.

### 1.0.1 — 2014-04-04

Fixed issue with timer not counting up properly, and some achievements not sending data.

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All apps by Austin Ivansmith: https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714

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