# Junkineering vs Dig

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Junkineering at 68% against Dig's 32%. Junkineering also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Dig's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Junkineering sells 35 one-off in-app purchases and Dig sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Junkineering holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 234 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Junkineering's written reviews are positive against 32% of Dig's.

Junkineering ships an update fortnightly, Dig every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junkineering | Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junkineering-robot-wars-rpg/id6448576747/reviews)** | [4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-dig-rush/id6740852325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **234** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 32.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 500 MB | 533 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coleplay LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685013454) | [ShadowMoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458572418) |

## What reviewers say

### Junkineering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junkineering-robot-wars-rpg/id6448576747)

Build and battle custom robots in a post-apocalyptic RPG. Assemble a squad from scrap, engage in tactical turn-based combat, and dominate arenas. Survive a desolate wasteland by crafting, strategizing, and collecting epic rewards.

**Highlights:** Craft custom robots from scrap, Turn-based tactical combat, Post-apocalyptic survival gameplay, PvE and asynchronous PvP battles, Tower defense modes with bosses, Team-based strategy, Collect epic rewards and loot

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exclusive Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Periodic pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Engi Receipt | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supply Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Periodic pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Engi Terminal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hunt Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rustborn Wastes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Keys offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adaptatrons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Engi ATM | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hunt Pass Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Neon Pawnshop | $15.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass plus | $19.99 | one-time |
| Downtown offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adaptatrons | $19.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Engi Vault | $24.99 | one-time |
| Engi Bank Car | $49.99 | one-time |
| Engi Treasury | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome art style
- 🔥 Exciting combat
- 🔥 Unique theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Grindy progression
- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔢 Lack of content/features

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect module level display
- Locked progression after beating 3rd map boss
- Unable to claim daily gift

**Requested features**

- PVP/PVE modes
- Guilds/community features
- Auto-battle function
- Improved resource economy
- Easier map navigation


### Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-dig-rush/id6740852325)

Embark on an epic adventure as a robot hero seeking to reclaim lost glory. Dig for treasure, battle enemies, and explore diverse landscapes with your trusty pickaxe. Recruit companions and customize your home base and character to restore your honor.

**Highlights:** Addictive digging gameplay, Explore hundreds of levels, Recruit and team up with companions, Develop and customize home base, Customize robot hero appearance, Battle quirky enemies and bosses

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrology Lottery Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Park Gacha Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Excavator Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Gift Sign | $0.99 | one-time |
| new bee pakage_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mine Privilege Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| new bee pakage_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Daily Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Special - Companion 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 Exclusive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Daily Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite-Manor Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Park Battlepass 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| new bee pakage_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lode Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free privilege | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Gift Total2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super fun
- 👍 Really liking it
- 👍 Fun game play, decent offers, and the progression is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working
- 🐛 Nothing to do but watch ads or pay for no ads
- 🐛 The fragments don't go into the back pack they just disappear
- 🐛 Won't load
- 🐛 Hardlocked my game

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working
- Game won't load anymore
- Hardlocked my game

**Requested features**

- Add crafting when you dismantle an item
- Fix fragments issue


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junkineering free?

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

### Is Dig free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Junkineering or Dig?

Junkineering is rated higher. Junkineering averages 4.8 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Dig averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.

### Do Junkineering or Dig have ads?

Dig shows ads; Junkineering does not.

### Which is updated more often, Junkineering or Dig?

Junkineering ships an update fortnightly, and Dig every 9 days. Most recently, Junkineering was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dig on October 21, 2026.

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