# Dune and Dusted vs Train Digger

The clearest difference is rating: Train Digger at 4.8 against Dune and Dusted's 3.0. Train Digger also leads on ratings volume (519 vs 15). Dune and Dusted's advantage is review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dune and Dusted sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Train Digger sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Digger holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Digger has 519 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Dune and Dusted's written reviews are positive against 0% of Train Digger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dune and Dusted ships an update monthly, Train Digger every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dune and Dusted | Train Digger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-and-dusted/id6743481235/reviews) | **[4.8 (519 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-digger-idle-game/id6749448411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **519** |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 465 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [funcell Games Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165706492) | [Sablo Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434408975) |

## What reviewers say

### Dune and Dusted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-and-dusted/id6743481235)

Explore a vast desert, gather resources with a unique sand-sucking device, and build your empire. Defend against mummies, race rivals, and protect your family from harsh elements in this survival adventure.

**Highlights:** Sand-sucking resource gathering, Base construction and empire building, Combat against ancient mummies, Desert racing challenges, Family protection mechanics, Tool and base upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Tickets Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Chain Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Pet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Digging Tools | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Box Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Car Booster Set | $6.49 | one-time |
| Gatherer's Mega Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Outbreak Weapons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unbreakable Building | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car Asura Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Vaccum | $9.99 | one-time |


### Train Digger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-digger-idle-game/id6749448411)

Control a mining train to dig for resources underground and use them to build and expand a vibrant city. Upgrade your train and unlock new engines to mine deeper and faster. Earn resources even while offline to grow your city at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Dig deep for resources, Build and customize your city, Upgrade trains and mining power, Idle earnings while offline, Satisfying animations

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Experience | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 2x Truck Speed | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3x Earnings Forever | $0.99 | one-time |
| Automate Train Forever | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 30 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dune and Dusted free?

Dune and Dusted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Digger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dune and Dusted or Train Digger?

Train Digger is rated higher. Dune and Dusted averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Train Digger averages 4.8 from 519 ratings.

### Do Dune and Dusted or Train Digger have ads?

Both Dune and Dusted and Train Digger show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dune and Dusted or Train Digger?

Dune and Dusted ships an update monthly, and Train Digger every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dune and Dusted was updated on October 24, 2026 and Train Digger on October 24, 2026.

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