# Construction Simulator 2014 vs Dig In

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 2014 | Dig In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-2014/id651978174/reviews) | **[4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-in-an-excavator-game/id1382216598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 379 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) | [Simcoach Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682126328) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 2014

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-2014/id651978174)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 5 | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 😊 Nostalgic and fun
- 🔨 Realistic construction experience
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unrealistic AI traffic behavior
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Limited vehicle selection
- 🔍 Repetitive missions

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-in-an-excavator-game/id1382216598)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*