# Knock Balls! vs Fossil Dig

The clearest difference is rating: Knock Balls! at 4.6 against Fossil Dig's 2.7. Knock Balls! also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 19%) and ratings volume (211K vs 23). Fossil Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knock Balls! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fossil Dig sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knock Balls! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knock Balls! has 211K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Knock Balls!'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Fossil Dig's.

Knock Balls! ships an update every 3 months, Fossil Dig every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knock Balls! | Fossil Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (211K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-balls/id1424257445/reviews)** | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **211K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **45.9% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) |

## What reviewers say

### Knock Balls!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-balls/id1424257445)

Test your aim by throwing balls to demolish various structures. Enjoy hundreds of levels with diverse visuals and challenging gameplay. Simple one-tap controls make it easy to pick up and play.

**Highlights:** Throw balls to crush structures, Hundreds of levels, Diverse visual ambiances, One-tap controls, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Satisfying physics and gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and block formations
- 🔇 Lack of sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging and varied levels
- Ability to save/carry over unused balls
- Customizable cannons and upgrades


### Fossil Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820)

Tap to control an excavator and unearth hidden treasures in a desert. Collect soil to upgrade your equipment and discover rare dinosaur fossils. Display your findings in a museum and enjoy a simple, refreshing digging adventure.

**Highlights:** Tap to dig with excavator, Collect hidden treasures, Upgrade excavator with coins, Discover dinosaur fossils, Display collection in museum

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money 10,000 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Money 40,000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 15 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem 50 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 30 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Free Trolley | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money 200,000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 150 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knock Balls! free?

Knock Balls! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fossil Dig free?

Fossil Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knock Balls! or Fossil Dig?

Knock Balls! is rated higher. Knock Balls! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211K ratings, while Fossil Dig averages 2.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Knock Balls! or Fossil Dig have ads?

Both Knock Balls! and Fossil Dig show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knock Balls! or Fossil Dig?

Knock Balls! ships an update every 3 months, and Fossil Dig every 10 days. Most recently, Knock Balls! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fossil Dig on September 5, 2026.

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