# Block Craft World Sandbox vs DIY Digging

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Craft World Sandbox at 71% against DIY Digging's 17%. Block Craft World Sandbox also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 80). 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.

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.

Block Craft World Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Craft World Sandbox has 5.4K ratings behind it against 80, 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 17% of DIY Digging's.

Block Craft World Sandbox ships an update monthly, DIY Digging every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Craft World Sandbox | DIY Digging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-craft-world-sandbox/id6478695874/reviews)** | [2.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-digging/id6745097606/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 16.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 496 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MEEDLIGHT OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705749564) | [Muhammad Afzaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603789693) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Craft World Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-craft-world-sandbox/id6478695874)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Stamina Potion for Dragon - 25 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stamina Potion for Dragon - 50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon - Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Coins Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Dragon | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Ice - Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Fire - Special Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Coins Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Ice | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Fire | $39.99 | one-time |
| Elite Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads reappearing after being removed
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Improve ad placement


### DIY Digging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-digging/id6745097606)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| energy30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| cash300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| goldenspinner | $0.99 | one-time |
| cash1000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| energy100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS! | $4.99 | one-time |
| cash2200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| energy500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| specialpack | $9.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK! | $9.99 | one-time |
| cash5000 | $12.99 | one-time |
| energy1000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| energy2150 | $19.99 | one-time |
| cash9000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| energy5000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| cash_15000 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 💡 Good game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Fix pyramid map glitch
- Improve metal detector functionality
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked 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 5.4K ratings, while DIY Digging averages 2.3 from 80 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 October 25, 2026 and DIY Digging on October 25, 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.*