# Fossil Dig vs West Escape

The clearest difference is rating: West Escape at 4.6 against Fossil Dig's 2.7. West Escape also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 23). Fossil Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fossil Dig sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and West Escape sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

West Escape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: West Escape has 8.4K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Fossil Dig's written reviews are positive against 24% of West Escape's.

Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, West Escape every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fossil Dig | West Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-escape/id6474681724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **23.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 567 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) | [Estoty](https://appshunter.io/developer/551754398) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### West Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-escape/id6474681724)

Embark on an adventure through the Old West, gathering resources and upgrading gear to escape pursuers and reunite with a loved one. Unravel the mysteries of the frontier in this visually rich game with simple controls.

**Highlights:** Escape pursuers, Gather resources, Upgrade gear, Unravel mystery, Easy controls, Visually rich environment

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resources Pack Average | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resources Pack Large | $4.99 | one-time |
| CP Boost Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Loot Bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Pack 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Resources Pack Massive | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tool Damage Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| CP Boost Offer 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tickets Offer 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CP Boost Offer 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good gameplay
- 👍 Fun to play and upgrade character
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Decent story line

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Long wait times for upgrades
- ⏱️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cause game to crash or freeze
- Restore purchases feature not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay old levels
- Cloud save functionality
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fossil Dig free?

Fossil Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is West Escape free?

West Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fossil Dig or West Escape?

West Escape is rated higher. Fossil Dig averages 2.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while West Escape averages 4.6 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Fossil Dig or West Escape have ads?

Both Fossil Dig and West Escape show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fossil Dig or West Escape?

Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, and West Escape every 5 weeks. Most recently, Fossil Dig was updated on September 5, 2026 and West Escape on September 25, 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.*