# Whopping Diggers vs LEGO® Powered Up

The clearest difference is rating: Whopping Diggers at 4.3 against LEGO® Powered Up's 3.6. Whopping Diggers also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). LEGO® Powered Up's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (555 vs 106). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whopping Diggers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LEGO® Powered Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whopping Diggers holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Powered Up has 555 ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Whopping Diggers's written reviews are positive against 42% of LEGO® Powered Up's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whopping Diggers | LEGO® Powered Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whopping-diggers/id469262170/reviews)** | [3.6 (555 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-powered-up/id1367846574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 106 | **555** |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 623 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appsipaja Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/462383203) | [LEGO](https://appshunter.io/developer/347363505) |

## What reviewers say

### Whopping Diggers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whopping-diggers/id469262170)

This app offers a collection of videos, photos, and games featuring construction machines for young children. Designed for easy navigation by little fingers, it provides hours of entertainment with diggers, tractors, and dumpers. It works offline for on-the-go fun.

**Highlights:** Automatic video playback, Swipe navigation for videos/photos, Over 70 minutes of video content, Memory matching game, Mini puzzle game, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Pro Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Kids love it
- 🚜 Great for truck/digger fans
- 🤩 Entertaining videos
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for family
- 📱 Keeps kids busy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid version still has ads
- 🚫 Inappropriate ads
- 🐛 App won't load/freeze
- 👎 Ads interrupt experience
- 🤔 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Paid version still has ads
- App freezes after updates
- App won't open after updates
- Half of the videos don't work
- Zombie ad appeared

**Requested features**

- Remove ads from paid version
- Option for ad-free paid version
- More video content
- Improve usability
- Add interactive features (looping, pinch/zoom, pause)


### LEGO® Powered Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-powered-up/id1367846574)

Control motorized LEGO sets like trains and the Batmobile via Bluetooth. Bring your custom LEGO creations to life by coding movements and sounds using drag-and-drop programming. Experience interactive play with lights, sensors, and motors.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth control for LEGO vehicles, Customizable coding for models, Drag-and-drop programming, Add sounds and lights, Control speed and direction, Bring custom builds to life

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Awesome thing
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Works like a dream

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Wouldn't work
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Terrible
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection drops
- Motors not controllable through app
- Timer blocks don't work
- Motor code blocks don't work
- Coding canvas is broken

**Requested features**

- Add more sound effects
- Add more music to the playlist
- Allow custom sounds
- Improve parameters
- Add more controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whopping Diggers free?

Whopping Diggers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LEGO® Powered Up free?

LEGO® Powered Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Whopping Diggers or LEGO® Powered Up?

Whopping Diggers is rated higher. Whopping Diggers averages 4.3 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while LEGO® Powered Up averages 3.6 from 555 ratings.

### Do Whopping Diggers or LEGO® Powered Up have ads?

Neither Whopping Diggers nor LEGO® Powered Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whopping Diggers or LEGO® Powered Up?

Whopping Diggers ships an update every 2 months, and LEGO® Powered Up every 2 months. Most recently, Whopping Diggers was updated on November 12, 2026 and LEGO® Powered Up on November 11, 2026.

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