Comparison

Monster Evolution! vs Digging Master

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

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About

Monster Evolution!

Feed and grow your cute animal from a baby pet into a terrifying giant monster. Battle other creatures in the arena to become the strongest beast. Experience hyper evolution and unleash your inner demon DNA.

Highlights
  • Feed and grow animals
  • Evolve into giant monsters
  • Battle in the arena
  • Accurate battle simulator
  • Hyper evolution
Features
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Can you feed and grow your cute animal to evolve into a terrible monster and become the strongest giant creature in the arena? Your quest is simple...eat your food, grow into a giant beast like werewolf or gorilla and fight in the arena! The hyper evolution of your cute animal has started! Feed and grow your animals from cute pets to terrific monsters. Enter the creatures' arena and prepare yourself for monster fight in the shadows in this totally accurate battle simulator and follow the monsters hyper evolution. How to become a Monster Evolution: Demon DNA master? - Start as a cute baby animal -Feed and grow the baby with as much food as you can -Evolve into a giant and terrifying monster (werewolf, gorilla) - Be brave and face the other monster legends in the arena in this totally accurate battle simulator for monsters. Become the strongest and most terrible one that will evolve in this monster hyper evolution.

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

Monster Evolution!4 screens
Digging Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Monster Evolution! at 33K against Digging Master's 8.4K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Monster Evolution! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Digging Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Monster Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 58% of Digging Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Evolution! ships an update weekly, Digging Master every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Monster Evolution! versus Digging Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster Evolution!Digging Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings)4.8 (8.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33K — better8.4K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.5 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size353 MB360 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHOMA GAMESHung Dang

Customer experience

Monster Evolution!

All ratings33,496 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative32.2%

Digging Master

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

User reviews

Monster Evolution!

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and creative game
  • 🎨 Great graphics and character designs
  • 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
  • 💰 Rewarding progression system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on level 31
  • 🔒 Difficulty unlocking certain characters like Huggy Wuggy
  • 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🔍 Limited character/monster selection

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

Monster Evolution!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Invisible walls on level 31 preventing progression
  • Glitches that block access to certain areas or characters
  • Crashes and freezes reported by multiple users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more scary/interesting monster characters
  • Fix level 31 glitch
  • Improve character unlocking system
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free option

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

1 purchases

Monster Evolution!

One-time1
  • No Ads$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 Monster Evolution! free?
Monster 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, Monster Evolution! or Digging Master?
Digging Master is rated higher. Monster Evolution! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Digging Master averages 4.8 from 8.4K ratings.
Do Monster Evolution! or Digging Master have ads?
Both Monster Evolution! and Digging Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Evolution! or Digging Master?
Monster Evolution! ships an update weekly, and Digging Master every 10 days. Most recently, Monster Evolution! was updated on September 30, 2026 and Digging Master on September 28, 2026.

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