# Monster Evolution! vs Digging Master

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Evolution! | Digging Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-master-dinosaur-game/id1665007724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 8.4K |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 353 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [Hung Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477964687) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Digging Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-master-dinosaur-game/id1665007724)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Couple of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Ticket Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| XMAS Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Digging Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic Ticket Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| A Treasure Trove of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Ticket Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| A Mountain of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*