# Digging Master vs String Art

Digging Master and String Art both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Digging Master's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's. Digging Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). String Art's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 8.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digging Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and String Art sells 3 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 — 8.4K and 26K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Digging Master's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's.

Digging Master ships an update every 10 days, String Art every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digging Master | String Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-master-dinosaur-game/id1665007724/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.4K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 360 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hung Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477964687) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### String Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608)

Create unique visual art using digital strings. Design intricate patterns and colorful masterpieces with an intuitive interface. Unleash your creativity and explore endless artistic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create string art, Design intricate patterns, Use digital strings, Explore artistic possibilities, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money+1000 Gem | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 👍 Fun and satisfying
- 😌 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Takes too long to complete pictures
- 🔍 Finished art doesn't match the reference

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't go away even with paid ad-free option
- Game resets settings when moving to next level

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Offline play mode
- Ability to customize art frames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digging Master free?

Digging Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is String Art free?

String Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digging Master or String Art?

Digging Master is rated higher. Digging Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while String Art averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Digging Master or String Art have ads?

Both Digging Master and String Art show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Digging Master or String Art?

Digging Master ships an update every 10 days, and String Art every 2 weeks. Most recently, Digging Master was updated on September 28, 2026 and String Art on September 30, 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.*