# Garbage Truck vs Backhoe!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Garbage Truck at 19 against Backhoe!'s 2. Garbage Truck also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 10.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Garbage Truck costs $0.99 and Backhoe! $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Backhoe! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garbage Truck has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garbage Truck | Backhoe! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garbage-truck-austin-tx/id621664128/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backhoe/id1087279396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 53 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 67 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [randall cole](https://appshunter.io/developer/312914730) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### Garbage Truck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garbage-truck-austin-tx/id621664128)

Explore a neighborhood on garbage day in Austin, Texas. Interact with the environment, help the garbage man collect cans, and visit local landmarks. A fun, interactive experience for young children.

**Highlights:** Interactive garbage truck simulation, Explore Austin, Texas landmarks, Engaging sound and action for objects, Educational and interactive play, Designed for young children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backhoe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backhoe/id1087279396)

An interactive illustration game designed for young children, featuring a backhoe with simple touch controls. Kids can explore, dig, and drive without any pressure or complex mechanics.

**Highlights:** Interactive backhoe controls, Simple touch-to-play mechanics, Watercolor illustration style, No ads or in-app purchases, Score tracking, Kid-friendly design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Garbage Truck free?

Garbage Truck costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backhoe! free?

Backhoe! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Garbage Truck or Backhoe!?

Backhoe! is rated higher. Garbage Truck averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Backhoe! averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Garbage Truck or Backhoe! have ads?

Neither Garbage Truck nor Backhoe! shows ads.

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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.*