# Construction Simulator 2 vs Dig In

The clearest difference is price: Dig In at Free against Construction Simulator 2's $1.99. Dig In also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Construction Simulator 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 20). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Dig In is free to download; Construction Simulator 2 costs $1.99 up front. Construction Simulator 2 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 — 4.6 for Construction Simulator 2 against 4.5 for Dig In. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Simulator 2 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Construction Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 63% of Dig In's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 2 | Dig In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-2/id983632334/reviews)** | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-in-an-excavator-game/id1382216598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 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 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-2/id983632334)

Build your own construction company and operate over 40 licensed vehicles. Take on more than 60 challenging jobs, including road construction and repair, in an open world. Expand your fleet and master diverse construction tasks.

**Highlights:** Build your own construction company, Operate 40+ licensed construction vehicles, Over 60 challenging construction jobs, Road construction and repair, Open world exploration, Expand your vehicle fleet

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 04 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 05 | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Realistic and detailed
- 🚀 Massive city to explore
- 🚀 Variety of jobs and vehicles
- 👍 Addictive and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 🐛 Driving controls can be sluggish
- 🐛 Glitches with certain machines
- 🐛 Lack of optimization for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible walls around job sites
- Inconsistent controls for different machines
- Issues with purchasing in-app currency
- Saved progress not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- More vehicles (e.g. skid steers, pickup trucks, cranes)
- Ability to customize vehicles and add company branding
- First-person camera view
- Multiplayer mode
- Expanded map with new cities and regions


### 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 2 free?

Construction Simulator 2 costs $1.99, 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 2 or Dig In?

Construction Simulator 2 is rated higher. Construction Simulator 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Dig In averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator 2 or Dig In have ads?

Neither Construction Simulator 2 nor Dig In shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 2 or Dig In?

Construction Simulator 2 ships an update weekly, and Dig In every 5 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator 2 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.*