Comparison

Block Craft World Sandbox vs DIY Digging

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Block Craft World Sandbox

Unleash your creativity in a cubic world. Build, explore, and survive in diverse biomes. Gather resources, craft tools, and face challenges or enjoy unlimited building freedom.

Highlights
  • Unlimited building and exploration
  • Survival mode with resource gathering
  • Diverse biomes with unique flora and fauna
  • Hundreds of unique blocks and decorative items
  • Tameable animals for travel
  • Variety of weapons and tools
Features
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Welcome to Block Craft World Sandbox – Your Universe of Endless Creativity Step into a vibrant sandbox universe where every block opens the door to something extraordinary. In Block Craft World, your imagination is the only limit. Build stunning cities, design cozy homes, explore untamed landscapes and craft your own adventures in a cubic world that never ends. Create • Explore • Survive From your very first block, you will begin a journey full of limitless possibilities. Start with a small village and turn it into a thriving metropolis. Go fishing in calm lakes, hunt in green forests, or grow your own farm and live off the land. Every corner of the world is alive and waiting for you. Choose Your Path – Play Your Way • Survival Mode – Test your skills in a harsh world. Gather resources, craft tools and protect yourself from dangerous creatures. Build shelters, explore distant islands and face challenges that will push you to your limits. For players who love adventure and real challenges. • Sandbox Mode – Unlimited building and exploration with no rules or restrictions. Shape the world the way you want it. Construct majestic castles, futuristic cities or magical landscapes. From a small hut to a vast metropolis – it is all in your hands. Game Features • Diverse biomes from hot deserts to snowy taiga with unique weather, plants and animals • Hundreds of unique blocks and decorative items for any type of construction • Dozens of animals, both friendly and hostile, and the ability to tame a horse and travel the world • A variety of weapons and tools for survival and resource gathering • Beautiful block-style graphics and immersive atmospheric music User Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://meedlight.com/privacypolicy

About

DIY Digging

Embark on an underground adventure to dig through ancient sand, uncover lost realms, and collect rare treasures. Sell your discoveries to upgrade tools and delve deeper into the secrets hidden beneath the surface. Shape your legacy with every hole you dig.

Highlights
  • Explore underground realms
  • Collect rare treasures
  • Sell finds for upgrades
  • Upgrade digging tools
  • Uncover hidden secrets
Features
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Discover the ultimate underground simulator packed with DIY fun. Dig through ancient sand while digging deeper to explore lost realms and collect rare treasures. Sell your finds and upgrade tools as you uncover secrets below. Every hole hides a story so shape your legacy.

Screenshots

Block Craft World Sandbox4 screens
DIY Digging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Craft World Sandbox at 71% against DIY Digging's 16%. Block Craft World Sandbox also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 76). DIY Digging's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Block Craft World Sandbox sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and DIY Digging sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Craft World Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Craft World Sandbox has 4.8K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Block Craft World Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 16% of DIY Digging's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Craft World Sandbox ships an update monthly, DIY Digging every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block Craft World Sandbox versus DIY Digging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Craft World SandboxDIY Digging
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.8K ratings) — better2.2 (76 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better15.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8K — better76
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size496 MB235 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMEEDLIGHT OUMuhammad Afzaal

Customer experience

Block Craft World Sandbox

All ratings4,774 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

DIY Digging

All ratings76 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative65.8%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative74.3%

User reviews

Block Craft World Sandbox

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 👍 Calming and stress-reducing
  • 👍 Variety of gameplay options

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Ads disrupt gameplay

DIY Digging

From 76 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable game
  • 💡 Good game concept

Room to improve

  • 🚨 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Device overheating

Bugs and requests

Block Craft World Sandbox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads reappearing after being removed
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Reduce the number of ads
  • Improve ad placement

DIY Digging

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen when entering pyramids
  • Unable to progress past starter location
  • Freezing and crashing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix pyramid map glitch
  • Improve metal detector functionality
  • Optimize performance on older devices

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Block Craft World Sandbox

Subscriptions1
  • Premium 1 Week$9.997 Days
One-time14
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Starter Coins Pack$2.99
  • Medium Coins Pack$5.99
Show 11 more
  • Stamina Potion for Dragon - 25$6.99
  • Stamina Potion for Dragon - 50$9.99
  • Dragon - Special Offer$12.99
  • Luxury Coins Pack$12.99
  • Dragon$19.99
  • Dragon Ice - Special Offer$19.99
  • Dragon Fire - Special Offer$24.99
  • Premium Coins Pack$24.99
  • Dragon Ice$29.99
  • Dragon Fire$39.99
  • Elite Coins Pack$49.99
16 purchases

DIY Digging

One-time16
  • energy30$0.99
  • cash300$0.99
  • goldenspinner$0.99
Show 13 more
  • cash1000$3.99
  • energy100$3.99
  • REMOVE ADS!$4.99
  • cash2200$7.99
  • energy500$7.99
  • specialpack$9.99
  • STARTER PACK!$9.99
  • cash5000$12.99
  • energy1000$14.99
  • energy2150$19.99
  • cash9000$29.99
  • energy5000$29.99
  • cash_150002 variants$59.99

Questions

Is Block Craft World Sandbox free?
Block Craft World Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIY Digging free?
DIY Digging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Craft World Sandbox or DIY Digging?
Block Craft World Sandbox is rated higher. Block Craft World Sandbox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while DIY Digging averages 2.2 from 76 ratings.
Do Block Craft World Sandbox or DIY Digging have ads?
Both Block Craft World Sandbox and DIY Digging show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Craft World Sandbox or DIY Digging?
Block Craft World Sandbox ships an update monthly, and DIY Digging every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Craft World Sandbox was updated on September 26, 2026 and DIY Digging on August 27, 2026.

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