# Loop Digger! vs Just a Rock

The clearest difference is rating: Loop Digger! at 4.8 against Just a Rock's 3.3. Loop Digger! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (42 vs 6). Just a Rock's advantage is chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Loop Digger! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Digger! has 42 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Loop Digger! ships an update every 3 days, Just a Rock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Digger! | Just a Rock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-digger/id6762198855/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-a-rock/id6810886970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 281 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Heseri Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720297696) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Just a Rock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-a-rock/id6810886970)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Simulation, #159 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Grow a larger rock as you race downhill, smashing obstacles in your path. Make strategic upgrade choices to reach the finish line in this satisfying, simple gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Rock growth mechanics, Downhill smashing gameplay, Strategic upgrade system, Satisfying simple controls, Progressive level design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Digger! free?

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

### Is Just a Rock free?

Just a Rock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Digger! or Just a Rock?

Loop Digger! is rated higher. Loop Digger! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Just a Rock averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Loop Digger! or Just a Rock have ads?

Both Loop Digger! and Just a Rock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Digger! or Just a Rock?

Loop Digger! ships an update every 3 days, and Just a Rock weekly. Most recently, Loop Digger! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Just a Rock on October 22, 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.*