# Fossil Dig vs Garbage Collectors

The clearest difference is rating: Garbage Collectors at 4.7 against Fossil Dig's 2.7. Garbage Collectors also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 19%) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 23). Fossil Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Garbage Collectors holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garbage Collectors has 7.5K 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 50% of Garbage Collectors's.

Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, Garbage Collectors every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fossil Dig | Garbage Collectors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garbage-collectors/id6478277090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 502 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) | [tatsumaki games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610305063) |

## 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 |


### Garbage Collectors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garbage-collectors/id6478277090)

Embark on a mission to clean up a polluted island by collecting trash. Recruit helpful dwarfs to assist in your efforts and restore the island's natural beauty. Can you transform the island back to its green state?

**Highlights:** Island cleanup simulation, Collect illegal dumping, Recruit dwarf helpers, Restore island greenery, Cooperative gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeLimit SpeedUp (Great Deal) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Diamonds 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Limit Speed Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Day No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cashier | $1.49 | one-time |
| Goldie Robo Skin | $2.49 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.49 | one-time |
| Casual Dude | $2.49 | one-time |
| Gem 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem 40 | $4.49 | one-time |
| No Ads + Speed Up (Great deal) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Speed Up | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem 90 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Speed Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 200 | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Potential
- 👍 Fun game
- 🌳 Very green

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Heats up phone and drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccessible trash on certain levels
- Minions getting stuck and unable to complete levels
- Upgrades resetting between levels
- Inability to finish levels due to glitched items

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Option to turn off vacuums
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Different scenery/backgrounds
- More upgrades and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fossil Dig free?

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

### Is Garbage Collectors free?

Garbage Collectors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fossil Dig or Garbage Collectors?

Garbage Collectors is rated higher. Fossil Dig averages 2.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Garbage Collectors averages 4.7 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Fossil Dig or Garbage Collectors have ads?

Both Fossil Dig and Garbage Collectors show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fossil Dig or Garbage Collectors?

Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, and Garbage Collectors every 2 months. Most recently, Fossil Dig was updated on September 5, 2026 and Garbage Collectors 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.*