# Final Outpost vs A Game About Digging A Hole™

The clearest difference is rating: Final Outpost at 4.4 against A Game About Digging A Hole™'s 3.7. Final Outpost also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (75% vs 58%). A Game About Digging A Hole™'s advantage is chart position (#27 vs #82). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Final Outpost costs $4.99 and A Game About Digging A Hole™ $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Final Outpost holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Final Outpost's written reviews are positive against 58% of A Game About Digging A Hole™'s.

Final Outpost ships an update fortnightly, A Game About Digging A Hole™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Final Outpost | A Game About Digging A Hole™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160/reviews)** | [3.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-game-about-digging-a-hole/id6744608603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 57.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #82 | **#27** |
| Size | 288 MB | 462 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Exabyte Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545756) | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) |

## What reviewers say

### Final Outpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Strategy, #83 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Lead the last survivors of the apocalypse in this survival strategy base-builder. Manage citizens, assign jobs, craft tools, and build a fortified settlement. Survive against zombie hordes and harsh environmental conditions.

**Highlights:** Base building and expansion, Citizen role assignment and skill upgrades, Resource management and crafting, Zombie defense and combat, Farming and food production, Simulated seasons and weather

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good game
- 🚀 Game runs great
- 🚀 Fast forward button helps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when loading save
- 🐛 Game freezes at tutorial
- 🐛 Glitching tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Save crashes when loading
- Game freezes at start
- Game stuck at first tutorial tip

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add more features


### A Game About Digging A Hole™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-game-about-digging-a-hole/id6744608603)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Casual, #85 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on an underground adventure where you dig deeper, sell your findings, and upgrade equipment. Uncover the truth with no time limits or restrictions, just pure exploration.

**Highlights:** Dig deep underground, Sell collected items, Upgrade digging equipment, Explore for the truth, No rush or rules

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with stress relief
- 🕹️ Great gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Controls need improvement, especially for the shovel
- 🤢 Can cause dizziness and nausea
- 🚶‍♂️ Selling and upgrade areas are too far away

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues and unplayable glitches
- Buttons in the options menu barely work

**Requested features**

- More guidance and tutorials
- Customizable controls
- Longer gameplay and content expansion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Final Outpost free?

Final Outpost costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is A Game About Digging A Hole™ free?

A Game About Digging A Hole™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Final Outpost or A Game About Digging A Hole™?

Final Outpost is rated higher. Final Outpost averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while A Game About Digging A Hole™ averages 3.7 from 73 ratings.

### Do Final Outpost or A Game About Digging A Hole™ have ads?

Neither Final Outpost nor A Game About Digging A Hole™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Final Outpost or A Game About Digging A Hole™?

Final Outpost ships an update fortnightly, and A Game About Digging A Hole™ monthly. Most recently, Final Outpost was updated on November 4, 2026 and A Game About Digging A Hole™ on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Final Outpost or A Game About Digging A Hole™?

Final Outpost currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and A Game About Digging A Hole™ at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*