# 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 rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (70% vs 33%). On 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.

Construction Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Simulator 2 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Construction Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dig In's.

Construction Simulator 2 ships an update weekly, Dig In every 44 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 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)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-in-a-dozer-game/id1406818352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 44 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 100 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)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Simulation, #154 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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-a-dozer-game/id1406818352)

Operate a bulldozer to move earth, dig trenches, and fill holes. Test your hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness to complete challenging jobs. Earn badges and potentially discover real-life career opportunities in heavy equipment operation.

**Highlights:** Bulldozer operation simulation, Earthmoving and digging tasks, Randomly generated levels, Increasing difficulty, 3D graphics and sound, Career opportunity links, Badge earning

**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 3.0 from 5 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 44 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dig In on October 13, 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.*