# Dig Looper! vs Garbage Collectors

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Garbage Collectors at 50% against Dig Looper!'s 0%. Garbage Collectors also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 293). Dig Looper!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Garbage Collectors sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Dig Looper! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Garbage Collectors holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garbage Collectors has 7.5K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dig Looper!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Garbage Collectors's.

Dig Looper! ships an update weekly, Garbage Collectors every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Looper! | Garbage Collectors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-looper/id1661150064/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garbage-collectors/id6478277090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 293 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 502 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emrullah Can Demirpolat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533074907) | [tatsumaki games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610305063) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig Looper!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-looper/id1661150064)

Create unique dig loops by drawing different patterns. Utilize boosters and propellers to enhance your earning potential and enjoy a fun, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Create dig loops, Draw different patterns, Use boosters, Use propellers, Earn more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔄 Game mechanics changed negatively
- 🤔 Unclear gameplay at start
- 📶 Unnecessary Wi-Fi requirement for ads

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding is bugged
- Balls don't scale well
- Reset balls button wiped balls
- Cannot place new pins or add balls
- Buttons in the game don't work

**Requested features**

- Option to buy ad-free experience
- Fix ads frequency
- Allow playing without Wi-Fi


### Garbage Collectors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garbage-collectors/id6478277090)

Embark on a mission to clean up a polluted island by collecting trash. Recruit helpful dwarfs to assist in your efforts and restore the island's natural beauty. Can you transform the island back to its green state?

**Highlights:** Island cleanup simulation, Collect illegal dumping, Recruit dwarf helpers, Restore island greenery, Cooperative gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeLimit SpeedUp (Great Deal) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Diamonds 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Limit Speed Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Day No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cashier | $1.49 | one-time |
| Goldie Robo Skin | $2.49 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.49 | one-time |
| Casual Dude | $2.49 | one-time |
| Gem 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem 40 | $4.49 | one-time |
| No Ads + Speed Up (Great deal) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Speed Up | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem 90 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Speed Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 200 | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Potential
- 👍 Fun game
- 🌳 Very green

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Heats up phone and drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccessible trash on certain levels
- Minions getting stuck and unable to complete levels
- Upgrades resetting between levels
- Inability to finish levels due to glitched items

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Option to turn off vacuums
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Different scenery/backgrounds
- More upgrades and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Looper! free?

Dig Looper! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Garbage Collectors free?

Garbage Collectors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig Looper! or Garbage Collectors?

Garbage Collectors is rated higher. Dig Looper! averages 3.2 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Garbage Collectors averages 4.7 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Dig Looper! or Garbage Collectors have ads?

Garbage Collectors shows ads; Dig Looper! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Looper! or Garbage Collectors?

Dig Looper! ships an update weekly, and Garbage Collectors every 2 months. Most recently, Dig Looper! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Garbage Collectors on October 23, 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.*