# Roll Machine vs Fossil Dig

The clearest difference is rating: Roll Machine at 4.6 against Fossil Dig's 2.7. Roll Machine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 23). Fossil Dig's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roll Machine sells 20 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.

Roll Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roll Machine has 6.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Roll Machine's written reviews are positive against 19% of Fossil Dig's.

Roll Machine ships an update fortnightly, Fossil Dig every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roll Machine | Fossil Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-machine/id6449462160/reviews)** | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **21.5% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [METAVERSE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689214217) | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) |

## What reviewers say

### Roll Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-machine/id6449462160)

Engage in strategic city-building, intense player-versus-player battles, and diverse puzzle challenges. Optimize factories, collect power-up cards, and customize your appearance to conquer rivals and build your empire.

**Highlights:** City-building and expansion, Real-time PvP battles, Factory optimization and upgrades, PowerUp card system, Diverse puzzle levels, Customizable skins

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticket Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Magnet | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Capacity | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack. | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $8.49 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 5 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 5 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $24.99 | one-time |
| money_pack_6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Truck Skin 1 | $34.99 | one-time |
| gem_pack_7 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Visually stunning
- 💡 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads and expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Unreliable no-ads purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at certain levels
- Inability to progress past level 33/42
- Purchased no-ads feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and progression options
- Offline play mode
- Improved performance and stability


### 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 Roll Machine free?

Roll Machine 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, Roll Machine or Fossil Dig?

Roll Machine is rated higher. Roll Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Fossil Dig averages 2.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Roll Machine or Fossil Dig have ads?

Fossil Dig shows ads; Roll Machine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roll Machine or Fossil Dig?

Roll Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Fossil Dig every 10 days. Most recently, Roll Machine was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fossil Dig on September 5, 2026.

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