# Fossil Dig vs Cookiedoku

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cookiedoku at 100% against Fossil Dig's 19%. Cookiedoku also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Fossil Dig's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fossil Dig sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cookiedoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cookiedoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fossil Dig has 23 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Cookiedoku's.

Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, Cookiedoku every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fossil Dig | Cookiedoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fossil-dig/id6474229820/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookiedoku-cookie-logic/id6813710416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 204 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670030082) | [Stephen Grandy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813710418) |

## 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 |


### Cookiedoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookiedoku-cookie-logic/id6813710416)

A logic puzzle game where players find hidden cookies on a grid. Solve puzzles using deduction with no guessing required. Features a single-player journey, an endless mode, and competitive multiplayer options.

**Highlights:** Logic-based cookie finding puzzles, 120 single-player levels, Endless mode for continuous play, 2-4 player versus mode, Daily and timed race challenges, Collectible cookies, Customizable characters and themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fossil Dig free?

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

### Is Cookiedoku free?

Cookiedoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fossil Dig or Cookiedoku?

Cookiedoku is rated higher. Fossil Dig averages 2.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Cookiedoku averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fossil Dig or Cookiedoku have ads?

Fossil Dig shows ads; Cookiedoku does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fossil Dig or Cookiedoku?

Fossil Dig ships an update every 10 days, and Cookiedoku every 4 days. Most recently, Fossil Dig was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cookiedoku on November 6, 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.*