Comparison

Construction Simulator 2014 vs Dig In

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

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About

Construction Simulator 2014

Operate realistic heavy machinery to build various structures, from houses to industrial buildings. Complete over 300 tasks across a vast, navigable world to grow your construction company and customize the city.

Highlights
  • 14 realistic construction machines
  • High-quality 3D graphics
  • Realistic machine controls
  • Huge construction sites
  • Freely navigable world
  • City customization
  • Over 300 building tasks
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Do you want to build houses and industrial buildings with heavy machines from LIEBHERR, MAN and STILL? Then get the Construction Simulator 2014 – in this way your iOS device becomes a virtual construction site. Playing the Construction Simulator 2014 you can take over the control of 14 construction machines which are true to the originals in high-quality 3D graphics. Excavate the foundation of a one-family house with realistic machines, operate a concrete pump which is as high as a house to cast concrete into the wall formwork of an industrial hall or place giant roof trusses with a mobile crane and show that you can keep a steady hand – more than 300 tasks promise more than 20 hours of gaming fun. Do you want to convert the small building company into a successful real estate group and bring your own style to the city where you can navigate freely? You can play the Construction Simulator 2014 on the following devices: - iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus - iPad 2, 3, 4 - iPad mini, iPad mini 2 - iPad air, iPad air 2 Features -14 construction machines from LIEBHERR, MAN and STILL designed true to the original with original operating modes -High-quality 3D graphics -Realistic control of the construction machines, optimally designed for mobile devices - for example, support of the euro control for excavators -Huge construction sites like wind generator, swimming pool, school building or town hall -For beginners and experts: Free change from Arcade control to professional control -Huge freely navigable world -Ladder of success: From apprentice to building tycoon -Highly variable order system guarantees never ending gaming fun Unblock the different districts of the city and bring your own style to the city and choose freely colour, material and specifications of the construction

About

Dig In

Operate heavy machinery to complete construction tasks like digging trenches and moving earth. Navigate challenging environments and bonus levels, developing skills that could lead to real-world career opportunities.

Highlights
  • Heavy equipment operation simulation
  • Multiple construction environments
  • Challenging levels and bonus modes
  • Realistic and simplified controls
  • Skill-based badge earning
  • Links to real-life career opportunities
Features
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As a heavy equipment operator, you’re a key member of the construction site responsible for digging trenches, moving earth, busting up concrete, filling holes, and so much more. It’s your job to complete big tasks with finesse and skill. All eyes are on you as you start out in training and work your way up through increasingly more complicated jobs. Think you have basic moving and digging down? Well let’s see how you do at night in a busy city environment with cars, dozers, and other equipment racing by you. Not only are you trying to do the job right and on time, but you must avoid hitting utilities and other vehicles as well. Will you crumble under the pressure, or dig in to get the job done? It’s not all work. As you build up your reputation and get noticed as a skilled operator, you will be approached with special bonus challenges. Block all the boulders from getting past you as they race downhill. See how quickly you can score some baskets in a game of excavator basketball. How about some larger than life mini-golf? Use the same hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness in this game as the real heavy equipment operators out on the jobsite. Perform well enough and you could be directed to real life operator opportunities in your area! Dig In: An Excavator Game features: -Choose between Simplified controls or challenging Realistic excavator controls. -4 different construction environments. -13 levels with increasingly difficult tasks. -3 fun and challenging bonus levels. -Dig trenches, move earth, fill in holes with gravel, and bust up concrete with a hoe ram. -Beautiful 3D graphics and sound design. -Links to real life heavy equipment opportunities. -Badge earning through the Skill Arcade. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAJOR UPDATE!!!!!! New Balloon Bash game mode invites added challenge as you strive to pop as many balloons as possible with a drum cutter before time runs out. This endless game mode is perfect for challenging friends and taking your excavator mastery to a new level. Pop all of the red balloons to earn points while avoiding dreaded bomb balloons. Powerups and time bonuses keep you going as you try to last as long as possible. In response to popular demand, we’ve given players the ability to choose between ISO and SAE controls. Both control options include realistic and simple versions so you can operate heavy equipment the way that suits you best. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dig In was developed by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66 and Simcoach Games to build awareness of the career opportunities in heavy equipment operation and to connect players to real life apprenticeships. The Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program offers 4 year apprenticeship courses to train Heavy Equipment Operators and Heavy Equipment Mechanic Technicians. To learn more about this program and other opportunities visit www.wpaoperators.org Dig In: An Excavator Game is a Simcoach Skill Arcade app. Explore careers, practice basic job skills and earn badges to gain exposure to careers and training opportunities in your area. To learn more about the Skill Arcade check out www.simcoachgames.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.simcoachgames.com/privacy

Screenshots

Construction Simulator 20144 screens
Dig In4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dig In at Free against Construction Simulator 2014's $0.99. Dig In also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Construction Simulator 2014's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 20). On rating, ads 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

Dig In is free to download; Construction Simulator 2014 costs $0.99 up front. Construction Simulator 2014 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Dig In asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Construction Simulator 2014 against 4.5 for Dig In. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Simulator 2014 has 2K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Construction Simulator 2014's written reviews are positive against 63% of Dig In's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Simulator 2014 ships an update every 3 weeks, Dig In every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Construction Simulator 2014 versus Dig In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Simulator 2014Dig In
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (2K ratings)4.5 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerastragon Entertainment GmbHSimcoach Games

Customer experience

Construction Simulator 2014

All ratings1,960 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews433 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.8%

Dig In

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Construction Simulator 2014

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Vehicles getting stuck in the ground
  • Disappearing trailers and equipment
  • Inability to restore in-app purchases on new devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more construction vehicles (bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, etc.)
  • Implement a free-roam mode with no missions
  • Add a day/night cycle and weather effects
  • Introduce a multiplayer mode
  • Allow players to create and customize their own construction company

Dig In

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Construction Simulator 2014

One-time5
  • Coin Package 1$0.99
  • Coin Package 2$0.99
  • Coin Package 3$2.99
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  • Coin Package 4$6.99
  • Coin Package 5$26.99
None

Dig In

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construction Simulator 2014 free?
Construction Simulator 2014 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Dig In free?
Dig In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 2014 or Dig In?
Dig In is rated higher. Construction Simulator 2014 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Dig In averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.
Do Construction Simulator 2014 or Dig In have ads?
Neither Construction Simulator 2014 nor Dig In shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 2014 or Dig In?
Construction Simulator 2014 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dig In every 5 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator 2014 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dig In on November 2, 2026.

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