# Junkyard Keeper vs Power Dig

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Junkyard Keeper at 43K against Power Dig's 6.2K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Junkyard Keeper sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Power Dig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Power Dig. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Junkyard Keeper has 43K ratings behind it against 6.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Junkyard Keeper's written reviews are positive against 23% of Power Dig's.

Junkyard Keeper ships an update monthly, Power Dig every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junkyard Keeper | Power Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junkyard-keeper/id1592275423/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-dig/id1643449960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 6.2K |
| Positive reviews | **28.8% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 602 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [Supercent Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## 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


### Power Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-dig/id1643449960)

Operate an upgraded excavator to crush earth, ice, and even cities. Discover hidden jewels and demolish everything for an electrifying and fun experience. Perfect for explorers and treasure hunters seeking to dig deep.

**Highlights:** Upgrade excavator machine, Find hidden jewels, Crush earth, ice, and cities, Demolish everything, Excavator digging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High ad frequency
- 🔒 Paid version issues
- 🐛 Progression bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at certain levels
- Drill/tool disappearing bug
- Restart issues after crashes

**Requested features**

- Vibration control option
- Ability to save progress
- Less intrusive ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junkyard Keeper free?

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

### Is Power Dig free?

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

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

Junkyard Keeper is rated higher. Junkyard Keeper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Power Dig averages 4.6 from 6.2K ratings.

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

Both Junkyard Keeper and Power Dig show ads.

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

Junkyard Keeper ships an update monthly, and Power Dig every 5 weeks. Most recently, Junkyard Keeper was updated on October 28, 2026 and Power Dig on October 27, 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.*