Comparison

Dig vs Forbidden Words Now

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

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About

Dig

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Let's dig together and discover treasures Uncover hidden treasures in the ultimate adventure Dig-Master, join this treasure-digging artifact, and experience and explore the mysterious and adventurous world of archaeological dinosaurs. From Triceratops to Tyrannosaurus Rex, Pteranodon, Ichthyosaurus and Stegosaurus, your journey to become a master digger awaits you. Pick up your new pickaxe, put on your helmet, and let’s enter the mysterious excavation journey~~

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Forbidden Words Now

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Don't say it! Forbidden Word by Now Studio LLC is the high-energy party game that tests your vocabulary and your ability to think under pressure. Describe the target word to your teammates, but be careful—one slip of a "forbidden" word and the other team gets the point! Why Forbidden Word? Massive Word Library: Thousands of cards across multiple categories to keep every game night fresh. Customizable Timers: You control the pace of the game. Set the rounds to fit your group’s vibe. Privacy First: We don't track your conversations or collect your data. Everything stays on your device. No Subscriptions: Enjoy professional game moderation without recurring fees. How to Play: Split into two teams. One player tries to get their team to guess the "Secret Word". The catch? You cannot use any of the five "Forbidden Words" listed on the card. Score as many points as you can before the timer runs out!

Screenshots

Dig4 screens
Forbidden Words Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Forbidden Words Now at none against Dig's shown. Dig's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dig ships an update daily, Forbidden Words Now every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Dig versus Forbidden Words Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigForbidden Words Now
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaiKou HeiDou Technology Co. LtdAmol Srivastava

In-app purchases

None

Dig

No in-app purchases

None

Forbidden Words Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dig free?
Dig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forbidden Words Now free?
Forbidden Words Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dig or Forbidden Words Now have ads?
Dig shows ads; Forbidden Words Now does not.
Which is updated more often, Dig or Forbidden Words Now?
Dig ships an update daily, and Forbidden Words Now every 10 months. Most recently, Dig was updated on November 4, 2026 and Forbidden Words Now on November 5, 2026.

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