# Fossil Dig vs Last Base

The clearest difference is rating: Last Base at 4.5 against Fossil Dig's 2.7. Last Base also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 23). Fossil Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fossil Dig sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Last Base sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Last Base holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Last Base has 2.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Fossil Dig's written reviews are positive against 18% of Last Base's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, Last Base every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fossil Dig | Last Base |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-base-zombie-survival/id6477825009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **19.0% of reviews** | 17.5% 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 | 204 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 150 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Last Base

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-base-zombie-survival/id6477825009)

Engage in an addictive RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Build and defend your base against zombie hordes, assemble and train a team of survivors with unique abilities, and explore dangerous uncharted territories. Adapt your strategies to survive and conquer.

**Highlights:** Base construction and defense, Zombie horde combat, Survivor team assembly and training, Exploration of uncharted territories, Strategic trap setting, Resource gathering

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Inter Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ADs VIP | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game concept
- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Potential for updates and new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (battery collector, resource collection issues)
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🕰️ Game too short, lacking content after helicopter completion

**Reported bugs**

- Battery collector not functioning properly
- Resource collection issues (skulls, steel, etc.)
- Game crashes and progress resets
- Stuck/frozen characters

**Requested features**

- More levels and areas to explore
- Bug fixes for battery collector and resource collection
- Longer gameplay and content beyond helicopter completion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fossil Dig free?

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

### Is Last Base free?

Last Base is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fossil Dig or Last Base?

Last Base is rated higher. Fossil Dig averages 2.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Last Base averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Fossil Dig or Last Base have ads?

Both Fossil Dig and Last Base show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fossil Dig or Last Base?

Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, and Last Base every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fossil Dig was updated on November 4, 2026 and Last Base on November 4, 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.*