# Plot Miner vs Fossil Dig

The clearest difference is rating: Fossil Dig at 2.7 against Plot Miner's 1.9. Fossil Dig also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (19% vs 4%). Plot Miner's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 23). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plot Miner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Fossil Dig sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fossil Dig holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plot Miner has 140 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Plot Miner's written reviews are positive against 19% of Fossil Dig's.

Plot Miner ships an update every 2 months, Fossil Dig every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plot Miner | Fossil Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plot-miner/id1613958268/reviews) | **[2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 3.5% of reviews | **19.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) |

## What reviewers say

### Plot Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plot-miner/id1613958268)

Build a mining empire by acquiring miners, factories, and new mines. Compete to become the wealthiest miner globally. This simulation game allows for strategic company development.

**Highlights:** Buy miners, Acquire factories, Develop new mines, Build a mining company, Become the richest miner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pickaxe | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold Factory | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Good game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Trucks not unloading properly
- Glitches with the minecart system
- Inconsistent app behavior

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Improved stability and performance
- More engaging gameplay progression


### 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 Plot Miner free?

Plot Miner 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, Plot Miner or Fossil Dig?

Fossil Dig is rated higher. Plot Miner averages 1.9 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Fossil Dig averages 2.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Plot Miner or Fossil Dig have ads?

Both Plot Miner and Fossil Dig show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plot Miner or Fossil Dig?

Plot Miner ships an update every 2 months, and Fossil Dig every 10 days. Most recently, Plot Miner was updated on July 17, 2026 and Fossil Dig on September 5, 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.*