# Cowboy Ranch Master vs Loop Digger!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Digger! at none against Cowboy Ranch Master's 12. Loop Digger! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cowboy Ranch Master sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Digger! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cowboy Ranch Master against 4.7 for Loop Digger!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 98 respectively.

Cowboy Ranch Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop Digger! every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cowboy Ranch Master | Loop Digger! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowboy-ranch-master-idle-game/id6757188228/reviews) | **[4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-digger/id6762198855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapFire Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839900805) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Cowboy Ranch Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowboy-ranch-master-idle-game/id6757188228)

Become a wild west hero by lassoing various animals across open lands. Manage and upgrade your own zoo to earn coins, attract visitors, and expand your western empire. This idle game combines action, strategy, and tycoon elements for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Lasso and catch diverse animals, Build and manage a zoo, Idle income generation, Upgrade zoo stations and capacity, Unlock new biomes and areas, Western-themed adventure

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cowboy Hunter 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cowboy Hunter 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Pouch - 10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cowboy Hunter 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helpers Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 25 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| Barrle of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### Loop Digger!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-digger/id6762198855)

Pilot a drilling machine to clear levels of blocks by crushing obstacles and collecting resources. Upgrade your equipment to unlock new maps, machines, and challenges as you progress. Experience simple yet addictive gameplay to become the ultimate digger.

**Highlights:** Control a drilling machine, Clear levels of blocks, Crush obstacles, Collect resources and bonuses, Upgrade digging machine, Unlock new maps and cities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cowboy Ranch Master free?

Cowboy Ranch Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop Digger! free?

Loop Digger! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cowboy Ranch Master or Loop Digger!?

Loop Digger! is rated higher. Cowboy Ranch Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Loop Digger! averages 4.7 from 98 ratings.

### Do Cowboy Ranch Master or Loop Digger! have ads?

Both Cowboy Ranch Master and Loop Digger! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cowboy Ranch Master or Loop Digger!?

Cowboy Ranch Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop Digger! every 3 days. Most recently, Cowboy Ranch Master was updated on October 28, 2026 and Loop Digger! on October 28, 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.*