# Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging vs Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging at 100% against Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator's 32%. Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (430 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator has 430 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging's written reviews are positive against 32% of Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging | Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archaeologist-dinosaur-digging/id1382608281/reviews)** | [4.1 (430 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurassic-dinosaur-simulator/id6444028799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **430** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pier Frasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234500020) | [OneDegree Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850531994) |

## What reviewers say

### Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archaeologist-dinosaur-digging/id1382608281)

Uncover ancient buried treasures by digging for dinosaur bones. Piece together skeletons, find tiny fossils, and clean delicate remains. Master various archeological skills to become a world-famous dinosaur hunter.

**Highlights:** Dig for dinosaur bones, Assemble skeleton puzzles, Find tiny fossils, Clean and polish remains, Master archeological skills, Discover T-Rex and other dinosaurs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy full version | $7.99 | one-time |


### Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurassic-dinosaur-simulator/id6444028799)

Embark on a thrilling dinosaur survival adventure in this wild animal simulator. Engage in intense dinosaur battles and hunting expeditions within a realistic jungle environment.

**Highlights:** Dinosaur survival simulation, Wild animal hunting, Dinosaur fighting gameplay, Jungle environment exploration, Monster attack mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| coins 1000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| unlock all modes | $15.99 | one-time |
| coins 500000 | $18.99 | one-time |
| coins 30000 | $23.99 | one-time |
| unlock all players | $23.99 | one-time |
| unlock everything | $27.99 | one-time |
| coins 50000 | $31.99 | one-time |
| Coins 100000 | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 📱 Offline playability available
- 🦖 Immersive dinosaur simulation experience
- 🎨 Good graphics quality (according to some users)
- ⏱️ Good time killer for casual gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💰 High cost ($8) to remove ads
- 🎨 Poor graphics quality and low resolution
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and control issues
- 🎯 Misleading marketing with unrealistic preview images

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appearing every 5-30 seconds during gameplay
- Ads blocking game buttons and screen elements
- Persistent ads that won't close properly
- Game lag and performance issues
- Difficult dinosaur steering and movement controls

**Requested features**

- Freestyle/free roam mode without mandatory missions
- Reduced ad frequency or better ad placement
- Improved graphics and texture quality
- Accurate dinosaur classifications (herbivore vs carnivore)
- Realistic dinosaur abilities (remove fire-breathing T-Rex)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging free?

Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator free?

Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging or Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator?

Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging is rated higher. Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator averages 4.1 from 430 ratings.

### Do Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging or Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator have ads?

Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator shows ads; Archaeologist Dinosaur Digging does not.

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