# Virus Evolution vs Fossil Dig

The clearest difference is rating: Virus Evolution at 4.6 against Fossil Dig's 2.7. Virus Evolution also leads on ratings volume (866 vs 23) and review sentiment (32% vs 19%). Fossil Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virus Evolution sells 9 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.

Virus Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virus Evolution has 866 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Virus Evolution's written reviews are positive against 19% of Fossil Dig's.

Virus Evolution ships an update monthly, Fossil Dig every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virus Evolution | Fossil Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (866 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virus-evolution-destroy-earth/id6444859117/reviews)** | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **866** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **32.4% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) |

## What reviewers say

### Virus Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virus-evolution-destroy-earth/id6444859117)

Unleash a deadly pathogen and strategically spread a global pandemic. Your goal is to conquer humanity by increasing infection rates and decreasing survival rates. Become the ultimate threat and achieve world domination.

**Highlights:** Spread the virus, Start a pandemic, Conquer the world, Strategic gameplay, Increase infection rates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Lab Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 255 Lab Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Profits Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Lab Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Lab Points | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Lab Points | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love the game
- 🎉 Enjoyable to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes/crashes
- 🚫 Broken/glitched features
- 🔍 Limited geographical coverage
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after infecting USA
- Unable to progress past USA
- Upgrading/tapping issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for more countries
- Fix game freezing/crashing issues
- Improve geographical coverage


### 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 Virus Evolution free?

Virus Evolution 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, Virus Evolution or Fossil Dig?

Virus Evolution is rated higher. Virus Evolution averages 4.6 out of 5 from 866 ratings, while Fossil Dig averages 2.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Virus Evolution or Fossil Dig have ads?

Both Virus Evolution and Fossil Dig show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virus Evolution or Fossil Dig?

Virus Evolution ships an update monthly, and Fossil Dig every 10 days. Most recently, Virus Evolution was updated on October 17, 2026 and Fossil Dig on October 17, 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.*