# DIY Factory vs Digging Master

DIY Factory and Digging Master both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Digging Master's written reviews are positive against 42% of DIY Factory's. Digging Master also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIY Factory sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Digging Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digging Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.2K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of DIY Factory's written reviews are positive against 58% of Digging Master's.

DIY Factory ships an update every 3 weeks, Digging Master every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIY Factory | Digging Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-factory/id1619177631/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-master-dinosaur-game/id1665007724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 340 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vira Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681862478) | [Hung Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477964687) |

## What reviewers say

### DIY Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-factory/id1619177631)

Design and craft your own unique toys using a variety of fabrics and accessories. Sell your creations at auction or play with them to earn coins. Enjoy the relaxing ASMR sounds and addictive gameplay as you unleash your imagination.

**Highlights:** Craft custom toys with various materials, Sell toys at auction for coins, Bid on other players' toys, Interactive toy play, ASMR sewing and decorating sounds, Addictive and intuitive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP access | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- ❤️ Positive review

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤬 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible people recommendation
- Plushie requests for unavailable items
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Add a pikachu base
- Fix level 3 issue


### Digging Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-master-dinosaur-game/id1665007724)

Embark on an archaeological adventure to unearth ancient dinosaur fossils and artifacts. Dig through the earth, build and expand your own museum to display your discoveries, and earn money by attracting visitors. Become a tycoon by upgrading tools and hiring workers to enhance your excavation efforts.

**Highlights:** Uncover dinosaur fossils and ancient artifacts, Build and expand a personal museum, Assemble and showcase fossil collections, Earn money by selling tickets to museum guests, Upgrade excavation tools and hire workers, Experience a tycoon-style museum management simulation

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Couple of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Ticket Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| XMAS Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Digging Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic Ticket Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| A Treasure Trove of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Ticket Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| A Mountain of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging digging mechanics
- 💡 Interesting dinosaur facts
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress reset issues
- 🔍 Lack of content/levels
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐢 Slow progression/grinding

**Reported bugs**

- Progress deletion/reset
- Glitches with in-app purchases
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More museum/dinosaur content
- Improved save/progress system
- Reduced ads or ad-free option
- Faster progression and upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIY Factory free?

DIY Factory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Digging Master free?

Digging Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DIY Factory or Digging Master?

Digging Master is rated higher. DIY Factory averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Digging Master averages 4.8 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do DIY Factory or Digging Master have ads?

Both DIY Factory and Digging Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DIY Factory or Digging Master?

DIY Factory ships an update every 3 weeks, and Digging Master every 10 days. Most recently, DIY Factory was updated on October 27, 2026 and Digging Master 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.*