Comparison

Hyper Evolution vs Digging Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hyper Evolution

Embark on a survival journey through eons of evolution, starting as a small organism and climbing the food chain. Master new environments, evolve through distinct geological ages, and unlock mythical creatures. This engaging simulator offers hours of relaxing, Darwinian fun with beautiful graphics and varied landscapes.

Highlights
  • Progress through geological ages
  • Climb the food chain
  • Master survival in new environments
  • Unlock mythical creatures
  • Eleven stages of evolution
  • Satisfying core gameplay
Features
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► IT’S AN EVOLUTION REVOLUTION! Dive into the primordial soup and get eating in this beautiful and entertaining survival simulator where your goal is to climb the food chain one organism at a time. Start the game as a small fish in a vast ocean and chomp your way through eons of history on the long rocky road to civilization. There are plenty more fish in the sea, and some of them are a whole lot bigger than you, so while you’re chowing down on your prey, just make sure you don’t end up as somebody else’s dinner. Only the fittest will survive, so activate your animal intuition, engage your reptile brain, get in touch with your inner caveman and watch your back in this Darwinian adventure game that’s red in tooth and claw but provides hours of relaxing evolutionary fun. ► SOMETHING TO CHEW ON… • The evolution’s here: progress through entire geological ages in the vast Paleozoic ocean, growing from a tiny little primitive sprat into a mighty predatory shark, turning turtle, really coming out of your shell, and emerging on dry land as a beautiful lizard. • Master survival in a new environment and you’ll soon be going the way of the dinosaurs, before you move up another class to go nuts as a squirrel, take on the mammoth task of being a mammoth, and pass the test to see if you’re a good, average, or truly great ape. • Feeling a little more human at last? You’re not quite finished with evolution just yet, work through your neanderthal attitudes, take out your caveman aggression as a hunter, and finally finish the game by settling down to a little farming as the paragon of animals and the undisputed chamption of the food chain. • Eleven stages of evolution with a total of 81 levels in the game, each with a new twist on the satisfying core gameplay. • Complete levels with high scores to unlock exotic evolutionary missteps including mermaids, unicorns, and dragons for even more foraging fun. • Simple but stylish graphics with beautiful creature designs and stunningly varied landscapes that bring to life the different ages of the history of the planet right there on your screen. ► PLUMB THE MYSTERY OF PRE-HISTORY Want to see the origin of species in action? Not sure that you’re fully evolved? This fun casual simulator will let you stake your rightful place at the top of the evolutionary ladder and have a whale of a time while doing so. Download Hyper Evolution, the survival game that brings biology lessons to life in a colorful and satisfying simulator experience, and get yourself evolving right now. Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

About

Digging Master

Embark on an archaeological adventure to unearth ancient dinosaur fossils and artifacts. Dig through the earth, build and expand your own museum to display your discoveries, and earn money by attracting visitors. Become a tycoon by upgrading tools and hiring workers to enhance your excavation efforts.

Highlights
  • Uncover dinosaur fossils and ancient artifacts
  • Build and expand a personal museum
  • Assemble and showcase fossil collections
  • Earn money by selling tickets to museum guests
  • Upgrade excavation tools and hire workers
  • Experience a tycoon-style museum management simulation
Features
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Uncover Hidden Treasures in Digging Master, the Ultimate Archaeological Adventure Join the ranks of an archaeologist and explore the depths of the earth to uncover ancient artifacts in Digging Master, the newest simulation game. Search the mine next to your museum, dig through the soil and discover a world of dinosaurs, antiquities, and hidden treasures. From Triceratops to T-Rex, Pteranodon, Ichthyosaurus, and Stegosaurus, your journey to becoming a Digging Master awaits. Build Your Own Museum Bring your discoveries back to the museum and showcase your collection. Assemble a complete collection and earn money by opening your gallery to guests. Expand your museum, upgrade your tools, and hire workers to aid in your excavation efforts. Earn Money and Become a Tycoon Sell tickets to guests and earn money to grow your museum. Invest in upgrades to dig faster and find rarer artifacts, or hire workers to aid in your quest. In Digging Master, you control the growth and success of your own museum, making it the ultimate tycoon game for archeology enthusiasts. The Best Archaeological Simulator Game Step into the world of Digging Master and experience the thrill of uncovering hidden treasures. With addicting gameplay and endless possibilities, this simulation game is perfect for fans of aquarium land, my mini mart, and other fun and engaging games. Download Digging Master now and start your journey to becoming the ultimate Digging Master.

Screenshots

Hyper Evolution4 screens
Digging Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Digging Master at every 10 days against Hyper Evolution's every 2 months. Digging Master also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hyper Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 8.4K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hyper Evolution sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Digging Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hyper Evolution against 4.8 for Digging Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper Evolution has 43K ratings behind it against 8.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Hyper Evolution's written reviews are positive against 58% of Digging Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyper Evolution ships an update every 2 months, Digging Master every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hyper Evolution versus Digging Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyper EvolutionDigging Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43K ratings)4.8 (8.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43K — better8.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size471 MB360 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSayGames LTDHung Dang

Customer experience

Hyper Evolution

All ratings42,872 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative52.7%

Digging Master

All ratings8,433 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral13.3%
Negative28.6%

User reviews

Hyper Evolution

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Cute and creative graphics
  • 🕹️ Simple and relaxing gameplay
  • 🤩 Great game overall

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🤔 Lack of meaningful progression or challenge
  • 🤯 Frustrating reset of progress

Digging Master

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging digging mechanics
  • 💡 Interesting dinosaur facts
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Progress reset issues
  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐢 Slow progression/grinding

Bugs and requests

Hyper Evolution

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches causing game resets
  • Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

Requested features

3 requests
  • More evolution stages and animal varieties
  • Ability to replay or revisit previous levels
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee

Digging Master

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress deletion/reset
  • Glitches with in-app purchases
  • Compatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More museum/dinosaur content
  • Improved save/progress system
  • Reduced ads or ad-free option
  • Faster progression and upgrades

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hyper Evolution

One-time2
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Starter pack$2.99
14 purchases

Digging Master

One-time14
  • A Couple of Gems$1.99
  • Piggy Bank$1.99
  • Starter Ticket Pack$2.99
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  • XMAS Starter Pack$2.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • A Handful of Gems$4.99
  • Digging Pass$4.99
  • Classic Ticket Bundle$9.99
  • A Pile of Gems$9.99
  • No-Ads Offer$9.99
  • VIP Offer$14.99
  • A Treasure Trove of Gems$19.99
  • Mega Ticket Pack$24.99
  • A Mountain of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Hyper Evolution free?
Hyper Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digging Master free?
Digging Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hyper Evolution or Digging Master?
Digging Master is rated higher. Hyper Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Digging Master averages 4.8 from 8.4K ratings.
Do Hyper Evolution or Digging Master have ads?
Both Hyper Evolution and Digging Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyper Evolution or Digging Master?
Hyper Evolution ships an update every 2 months, and Digging Master every 10 days. Most recently, Hyper Evolution was updated on October 13, 2026 and Digging Master on October 10, 2026.

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