Mind vs Fossil Dig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mind
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This app is part of an academic study by the ASSIST Lab at the University of Notre Dame. If you were not referred here by the ASSIST Lab then this is not for you.
Fossil Dig
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.
- Tap to dig with excavator
- Collect hidden treasures
- Upgrade excavator with coins
- Discover dinosaur fossils
- Display collection in museum
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Keep digging it! The more you dig it, the more treasures you find! Simple controls - just tap to dig with the excavator! Dig out all the treasures hidden inside the desert! Collected soil can be turned into coins to boost your excavator. Show 'em off your collection at the museum! ■Fossil Dig Game Features ・Dig it and collect it - Simple! ・Boost your excavator and dig it in a whump! ・Rare chances to dig out dinosaur fossils! ■Recommended ・If you like tap-and-dig games. ・If you want to refresh during spare time. ・If you love easy-control games. ・If you’re into dinosaurs and fossils. ・If you’re already itching to dig out the hidden treasures! Download the game now to start your digging adventure in the desert!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind at none against Fossil Dig's 11. Mind also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fossil Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fossil Dig sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Mind asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mind ships an update every 6 weeks, Fossil Dig every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mind | Fossil Dig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | University of Notre Dame du Lac | FGGames |
In-app purchases
Mind
No in-app purchases
Fossil Dig
- Money 10,000$0.49
- Money 40,000$1.99
- Ticket 5$1.99
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- Ticket 15$3.99
- Gem 50$3.99
- No Ads$4.99
- Ticket 30$5.99
- Free Trolley$6.99
- Money 200,000$6.99
- Starter Pack$9.99
- Gem 150$9.99
