# DIY Building 3D vs Digging Master

The clearest difference is monetization model: Digging Master at free with in-app purchases against DIY Building 3D's subscription. Digging Master also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (58% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIY Building 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Digging Master sells 10 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 — 4.8 for DIY Building 3D against 4.8 for Digging Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.3K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of DIY Building 3D's written reviews are positive against 58% of Digging Master's.

DIY Building 3D ships an update monthly, Digging Master every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIY Building 3D | Digging Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-building-3d-craft-block/id1636470325/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-master-dinosaur-game/id1665007724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 412 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixeland LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366814157) | [Hung Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477964687) |

## What reviewers say

### DIY Building 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-building-3d-craft-block/id1636470325)

Build your dream home step-by-step in this relaxing and satisfying construction simulator. Design every detail, from the foundation to the backyard, and furnish your creation with a wide variety of items. Express your creativity with different materials and colors.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step construction guide, Foundation to backyard design, Customizable furniture and decor, Material and color selection, Anti-stress ASMR experience, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription in the House | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ASMR Building Monthly Sub | $11.99 | per month |
| Skipit Pack XS | $2.79 | one-time |
| StarterPack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads in the House | $4.99 | one-time |
| Workers Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack M D | $5.29 | one-time |
| Skipit Pack L D | $13.99 | one-time |
| Skipit Pack XL D | $26.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Enjoyable visual design
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive and limited gameplay
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs affecting progress

**Reported bugs**

- Cement placement issues
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent ad removal after purchase

**Requested features**

- More building options and customization
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve responsiveness and stability


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Couple of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Ticket 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 |

**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 Building 3D free?

DIY Building 3D 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 Building 3D or Digging Master?

Digging Master is rated higher. DIY Building 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Digging Master averages 4.8 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do DIY Building 3D or Digging Master have ads?

Both DIY Building 3D and Digging Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DIY Building 3D or Digging Master?

DIY Building 3D ships an update monthly, and Digging Master every 10 days. Most recently, DIY Building 3D was updated on November 5, 2026 and Digging Master on November 5, 2026.

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