# Sword Maker vs Fossil Dig

The clearest difference is rating: Sword Maker at 4.4 against Fossil Dig's 2.7. Sword Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17K vs 23). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Fossil Dig sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sword Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Maker has 17K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Sword Maker's written reviews are positive against 19% of Fossil Dig's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sword Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Fossil Dig every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword Maker | Fossil Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-maker/id1502398671/reviews)** | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **19.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-maker/id1502398671)

Design and craft unique swords of various shapes and sizes. Experience realistic grinding mechanics on your mobile device. Unlock new possibilities and enhance your creations.

**Highlights:** Craft swords of all shapes and sizes, Realistic grinding experience, Doubles cash reward (premium), Removes all ads (premium), Provides 1 free daily chest (premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙂 Fun game concept
- 👍 Decent gameplay
- 💡 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Choppy controls
- 🤔 Lack of challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Deleted player progress

**Requested features**

- More sword designs
- Ability to make mistakes
- Reduce ads or add paid option


### 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 Sword Maker free?

Sword Maker 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, Sword Maker or Fossil Dig?

Sword Maker is rated higher. Sword Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Fossil Dig averages 2.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Sword Maker or Fossil Dig have ads?

Fossil Dig shows ads; Sword Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sword Maker or Fossil Dig?

Sword Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fossil Dig every 10 days. Most recently, Sword Maker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Fossil Dig on October 17, 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.*