Comparison

Fossil Dig vs Gem Drill Quest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Tap to dig with excavator
  • Collect hidden treasures
  • Upgrade excavator with coins
  • Discover dinosaur fossils
  • Display collection in museum
Features
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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!

About

Gem Drill Quest

Embark on a deep-earth mining adventure to unearth hidden treasures and become the richest tycoon. Upgrade your tools, hire workers, and manage your mining operations to expand your empire. Enjoy idle gameplay where mining continues even when you're offline.

Highlights
  • One-tap hero movement
  • Tool upgrades for drilling
  • Offline mining progression
  • Hire workers and assistants
  • Daily bonuses and tasks
  • Resource management and expansion
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Hidden treasures await beneath the earth! Dive on a journey deep below the earth's crust, where undiscovered riches can be unearthed. Start digging for riches and become the richest tycoon in captivating mining game "Gem Drill Quest"! Key features of "Gem Drill Quest" game: – Simple to play, just move hero with one tap; – Upgrade tools for drilling & digging; – Mining continues even you're out of the game; – Hire workers & assistants to get a help and dig faster; – Get daily bonuses and finish daily tasks! Manage and expand mining activity. As an idle miner gold digger, your primary objective is to excavate the earth and uncover valuable resources that can be sold for profit. Strategize and manage your resources wisely to maximize your earnings. Hire workers and upgrade equipment to kick off your mining venture. Hire and equip them with the necessary tools and gear. As you collect stones, dirt, coal and ores, you can sell them for money. Use these profits to upgrade your equipment, hire additional workers, and grow area for your mining. With its idle miner and gold digger game "Gem Drill Quest" features, you can sit back and let the machines do the work while you explore and build your coal mining empire. Keep an eye on your profits and make strategic decisions to ensure your success. As you progress, you'll face more challenging resources to extract, requiring advanced equipment and skills. Tap, dig, and explore to unlock uncharted areas and find these valuable resources.Optimize your processes and stay ahead of the competition. Simple Yet Addictive Gameplay With straightforward yet addictive gameplay and stunning graphics, this mining game offers hours of entertainment for players of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newcomer, the allure of becoming a successful gold mining tycoon awaits you. So what are you waiting for? Put on your hard hat, grab your pickaxe, and embark on the journey to mining success! In this exhilarating mining "Gem Drill Quest game, you'll be drilling, digging, and collecting various materials to establish your mining empire from scratch.

Screenshots

Fossil Dig4 screens
Gem Drill Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fossil Dig at 2.7 against Gem Drill Quest's 2.1. Fossil Dig also leads on iOS requirement (12.5 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fossil Dig sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Gem Drill Quest sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fossil Dig holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Fossil Dig's written reviews are positive against 14% of Gem Drill Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, Gem Drill Quest every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fossil Dig versus Gem Drill Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFossil DigGem Drill Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (23 ratings) — better2.1 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews19.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.5 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB212 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFGGamesRICHYARD GEIMS, TOO

Customer experience

Fossil Dig

All ratings23 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral19.0%
Negative61.9%

Gem Drill Quest

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Fossil Dig

One-time11
  • 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
9 purchases

Gem Drill Quest

One-time9
  • ad skip tickets mini$0.99
  • special offer$0.99
  • ad skip tickets small$2.99
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  • Disable ads$5.99
  • ad skip tickets medium$5.99
  • Starter Pack$7.99
  • ad skip tickets big$11.99
  • ad skip tickets unlimited$29.99
  • money offer$29.99

Questions

Is Fossil Dig free?
Fossil Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gem Drill Quest free?
Gem Drill Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fossil Dig or Gem Drill Quest?
Fossil Dig is rated higher. Fossil Dig averages 2.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Gem Drill Quest averages 2.1 from 10 ratings.
Do Fossil Dig or Gem Drill Quest have ads?
Both Fossil Dig and Gem Drill Quest show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fossil Dig or Gem Drill Quest?
Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, and Gem Drill Quest every 9 days. Most recently, Fossil Dig was updated on September 5, 2026 and Gem Drill Quest on September 21, 2026.

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