# Dunwich Digging Chronicles vs Necro Survival

The clearest difference is rating: Necro Survival at 4.8 against Dunwich Digging Chronicles's 4.2. Necro Survival also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (542 vs 42). Dunwich Digging Chronicles's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dunwich Digging Chronicles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Necro Survival sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Necro Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Necro Survival has 542 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dunwich Digging Chronicles's written reviews are positive against 30% of Necro Survival's.

Dunwich Digging Chronicles ships an update every 2 weeks, Necro Survival weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dunwich Digging Chronicles | Necro Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunwich-digging-chronicles/id6778376751/reviews) | **[4.8 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necro-survival/id6784593934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **542** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **30.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bigfoot Gaming](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587189889) | [Sugarscone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632844848) |

## What reviewers say

### Dunwich Digging Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunwich-digging-chronicles/id6778376751)

Merge workers and upgrade production lines to dig deeper and expand your tycoon empire. Earn money automatically, even offline, and recruit iconic characters to compete in weekly events for exclusive rewards. This idle merging game offers a strategic and rewarding Lovecraftian experience.

**Highlights:** Merge workers and upgrade production lines, Automatic earnings, online or offline, Boost production with arcane bombs, Recruit iconic Lovecraftian characters, Compete in weekly events and leaderboards, Unlock exclusive VIP characters and bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| R'YLEH BLESSING PACK | $3.49 | one-time |
| COSMIC MOMENTUM | $4.99 | one-time |
| BEAR WITNESS PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| ELDRITCH WARP DRIVE | $11.99 | one-time |
| ELDRITCH ASCENDANCY | $24.99 | one-time |
| THE FORBIDDEN ASCENT | $29.99 | one-time |
| ELDRITCH AUTOMATION | $29.99 | one-time |
| THE TIMEKEEPER'S CACHE | $39.99 | one-time |
| Colossal Crystals Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gargantuan Crystals Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Necro Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necro-survival/id6784593934)

Command an undead legion against overwhelming enemy hordes. Slay foes to resurrect them as your minions, evolve your powers through roguelite progression, and rebuild your dark citadel for permanent upgrades. Survive the onslaught with intuitive one-handed controls.

**Highlights:** Slay and resurrect monsters as minions, Face thousands of enemies simultaneously, Roguelite progression with skill system, One-handed controls for movement, Base building and permanent upgrades, Evolve spells and mutate minions

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner's Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Growth Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 3 | $3.29 | one-time |
| Normal  1-10 Premium | $3.29 | one-time |
| Necro VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Growth Pack II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Skeleton Unlock Pack | $6.69 | one-time |
| Dark Mage Skeleton Unlock Pack | $6.69 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Necro Crystals T3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Normal  1-10 Luxury | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summon Stone T0 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Soul Forge Privilege | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stamina Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Video Skip Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Summon Stone T1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Starter Growth Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Necro Crystals T6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dunwich Digging Chronicles free?

Dunwich Digging Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Necro Survival free?

Necro Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dunwich Digging Chronicles or Necro Survival?

Necro Survival is rated higher. Dunwich Digging Chronicles averages 4.2 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Necro Survival averages 4.8 from 542 ratings.

### Do Dunwich Digging Chronicles or Necro Survival have ads?

Both Dunwich Digging Chronicles and Necro Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dunwich Digging Chronicles or Necro Survival?

Dunwich Digging Chronicles ships an update every 2 weeks, and Necro Survival weekly. Most recently, Dunwich Digging Chronicles was updated on October 28, 2026 and Necro Survival on October 31, 2026.

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