# Digging Master vs Survival Games

The clearest difference is update cadence: Digging Master at every 10 days against Survival Games's every 3 weeks. Digging Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digging Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Survival Games sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Digging Master against 4.8 for Survival Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 58% and 59% positive.

Digging Master ships an update every 10 days, Survival Games every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digging Master | Survival Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digging-master-dinosaur-game/id1665007724/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-games-questopia/id6447611293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 360 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hung Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477964687) | [SOZAP](https://appshunter.io/developer/952456051) |

## 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


### Survival Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-games-questopia/id6447611293)

Embark on an open-world survival adventure where you mine resources, craft tools, and build a village. Explore vast landscapes, fight monsters, and even build a raft to discover new islands. Your fate as a castaway depends on your resourcefulness and combat skills.

**Highlights:** Island survival mechanics, Craft rafts and ships, Hundreds of weapons and items, Hero fights monsters, Open-world exploration, Build a village, Fishing and puzzle mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $6.99 | per month |
| Resource offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Questopia bucks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resource offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double character offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools upgrade! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Instant upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Questopia bucks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Character Offer! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Questopia bucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best friend | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lovely lovely bucks | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 💡 Unique features
- 🎨 Great visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Progression issues on certain islands
- Disappearing resources and progress loss
- Unresponsive controls and crashes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Offline play option
- Multiplayer support
- Better map and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digging Master free?

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

### Is Survival Games free?

Survival Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digging Master or Survival Games?

Digging Master is rated higher. Digging Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Survival Games averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Digging Master or Survival Games have ads?

Both Digging Master and Survival Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Digging Master or Survival Games?

Digging Master ships an update every 10 days, and Survival Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, Digging Master was updated on October 27, 2026 and Survival Games on October 27, 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.*