# Junkyard Keeper vs Dig Deep

Junkyard Keeper and Dig Deep both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Dig Deep's written reviews are positive against 29% of Junkyard Keeper's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Junkyard Keeper sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Dig Deep sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Junkyard Keeper against 4.7 for Dig Deep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 111K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Junkyard Keeper's written reviews are positive against 71% of Dig Deep's.

Junkyard Keeper ships an update monthly, Dig Deep every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junkyard Keeper | Dig Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junkyard-keeper/id1592275423/reviews) | **[4.7 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1620044758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43K | **111K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 602 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Junkyard Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junkyard-keeper/id1592275423)

Manage a junkyard, collect and recycle various types of waste to earn money. Discover hidden treasures and upgrade your vehicles to become more efficient. Enjoy satisfying simulation and arcade gameplay with excellent graphics.

**Highlights:** Collect and recycle different types of garbage, Find hidden treasures and vehicle parts, Upgrade and evolve collection vehicles, Unlock new junkyard locations, Manage junkyard operations, Satisfying physics and smooth gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Free Carts | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Starter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Big Diamond Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Fun and relaxing
- 🚀 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Vehicles/machines not working properly
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Vehicles/machines getting stuck or not working
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Glitches and crashes
- Issues with ads and in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Add more vehicles and machines
- Improve upgrade system for vehicles/machines
- Reduce ads or make them optional
- Fix progression issues and bugs


### Dig Deep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-deep/id1620044758)

Become a mining tycoon by digging underground for treasure. Hire workers to expand your empire and collect gems and diamonds. Amass wealth and become the richest gold miner in this engaging simulator game.

**Highlights:** Dig deep for treasure, Collect gems and diamonds, Hire workers to boost empire, Become a gold miner, Amass money and get rich, Idle mining gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giant Potion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Capacity Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Egg Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forever Magnet | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forever Speed | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare Egg Plus Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Forever Instant Cash | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $18.99 | one-time |
| Super Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🚀 Quick progress and upgrades
- 🤩 Variety of pets and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- 🚧 Glitchy and laggy performance
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with required ads
- 🐢 Slow character movement speed

**Reported bugs**

- Resets progress after crashes
- Minecart collects resources unexpectedly
- Black market and portal features not working
- Freezing and unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Offline earnings or idle mode
- Ability to teleport between holes
- Upgrade options for speed and capacity
- More varied environments and obstacles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junkyard Keeper free?

Junkyard Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dig Deep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Junkyard Keeper or Dig Deep?

Dig Deep is rated higher. Junkyard Keeper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Dig Deep averages 4.7 from 111K ratings.

### Do Junkyard Keeper or Dig Deep have ads?

Both Junkyard Keeper and Dig Deep show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Junkyard Keeper or Dig Deep?

Junkyard Keeper ships an update monthly, and Dig Deep every 6 weeks. Most recently, Junkyard Keeper was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dig Deep on September 25, 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.*