# Scrape Master vs Fossil Dig

The clearest difference is rating: Scrape Master at 4.6 against Fossil Dig's 2.7. Scrape Master also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 23) and review sentiment (33% vs 19%). Fossil Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrape Master sells 5 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.

Scrape Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrape Master has 14K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Scrape Master's written reviews are positive against 19% of Fossil Dig's.

Scrape Master ships an update every 4 weeks, Fossil Dig every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrape Master | Fossil Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrape-master/id1614844620/reviews)** | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **33.0% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 423 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrape Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrape-master/id1614844620)

Operate a cleaning company, accepting tasks like shoveling ice, clearing snow, and cleaning floors. Use various tools, earn profits, and upgrade your team and abilities. Decorate cleaned houses to your style.

**Highlights:** Cleanup tasks (ice, snow, grass, floors), Variety of cleaning tools, Company decoration feature, Unlock new shovel forms, Upgrade abilities (speed, capacity), Automated trailer summoning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Free Trailers | $5.99 | one-time |
| Free Carts | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 💎 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Saved progress not loading correctly
- Purchased features not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Improved performance on older devices
- Better monetization model


### 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 Scrape Master free?

Scrape Master 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, Scrape Master or Fossil Dig?

Scrape Master is rated higher. Scrape Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Fossil Dig averages 2.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Scrape Master or Fossil Dig have ads?

Both Scrape Master and Fossil Dig show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrape Master or Fossil Dig?

Scrape Master ships an update every 4 weeks, and Fossil Dig every 10 days. Most recently, Scrape Master was updated on October 15, 2026 and Fossil Dig on October 9, 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.*