Comparison

Questy Chess vs Digs Premium

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Questy Chess

A unique puzzle RPG that reimagines chess gameplay. Navigate challenging levels, defeat enemies using chess moves, and uncover a story within a computer world. Designed for both casual players and chess enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Unique Chess-like RPG-Puzzle gameplay
  • Over 24 levels with 4 worlds and bosses
  • Brain-teasing puzzle levels
  • Normal and Hard difficulty modes
  • Multiple themes
  • Minimalist design
  • Drone soundtrack
Features
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Deep in an ever advancing computer, forgotten and unchanged, remains the first version of Chess. Peace is shattered by a rogue program! It’s installing itself! All pieces from Chess are being overwritten by Evil Chess, until a final Pawn is left. That final pawn is you. All around you, chaos. Your fellow pieces are gone! The King is gone! Can you stop the invading bytes before being overwritten? Questy Chess is a collection of short interesting levels with no previous chess skill required. It can be completed in about an hour. To fully 100% the game may take a bit longer... Features: - Unique Chess-like RPG-Puzzle game - Move like Chess, over 24 levels, with 4 worlds and bosses. - Brain teasing puzzle levels. - Normal and Hard difficulty modes. - Many themes to choose from. - Design and share custom levels. (coming soon!) - Minimal design by renowned graphic designer Arkotype (Polytron FEZ, C-Smash VRS, Hypegeek) - Drone soundtrack by Justin DiCenzo. Gameplay: Using traditional Chess moves, traverse levels. Opening item boxes, navigating traps, gates, doors, terrain and travelators. Move carefully! Enemies can move like chess pieces too. Once all levels (sectors) have been formatted, you can take on the boss! Defeat all 4 bosses to activate the final act.You will be graded after this, so work on your optimisation skills! Every level is free to improve upon during and after completing the game.

About

Digs Premium

This roguelike tower defense game combines dungeon exploration, mining, and strategic tower placement. Manage action points and upgrade cards to defend against diverse enemies across procedurally generated mines and 17 unique levels.

Highlights
  • Roguelike tower defense gameplay
  • Dungeon exploration and mining
  • Action point economy
  • Procedurally generated mines
  • Upgrade cards for tower customization
  • Diverse enemies and environmental hazards
  • Four game modes per level
Features
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Embark on an epic journey through the world of Digs, a thrilling roguelike tower defense game that has evolved through six months of intensive community testing, receiving frequent updates and enhancements. We are excited to present Digs, a game like no other in its genre. Digs seamlessly blends dungeon exploration, mining, and tower defense into a unique gaming experience. As the commander of all enemy paths, your towers are not just for defense – they're also your key to shaping the battlefield. Procedurally generated mines await your exploration, brimming with valuable resources hidden within various blocks. To conquer the diverse challenges presented by different enemies and environments, you must strategically wield your arsenal. One of Digs' distinctive features is its innovative in-game economy. Say goodbye to traditional gold and embrace the use of action points. Every action you take generates noise, and when the noise counter hits zero, it's time to either send the wave or heed the wise wizard's counsel and make a hasty retreat, just as wizard once said, "Run, you fools!" Your actions are a precious resource, so manage them wisely, as they become increasingly vital in later waves. Utilize your basic towers for path creation, and enhance their capabilities with upgrade cards you discover during your journey. These cards hold the power to turn the tide in your favor, creating strategic chokepoints that thwart your foes. Customize your arsenal by building your deck with a wide array of upgrade cards, each offering unique abilities to tackle the diverse threats you'll face. Digs throws a variety of enemies with distinct behaviors your way, ensuring you'll need to adapt and revise your strategies continually. Just when you think you've found the perfect defense, a new adversary enters the scene, keeping you on your toes. However, fear not, as you'll have an arsenal of tools at your disposal to craft innovative strategies. With 17 diverse levels (and more to come), Digs introduces new challenges, from unfamiliar enemies to environmental hazards and disasters. Stay vigilant as you tackle these ever-evolving tests. For players of all styles, Digs offers four different game modes for each level. Whether you're in it for casual exploration, a heightened challenge, or endless battles, Digs caters to your preferences. Join our thriving Discord community to discuss ongoing updates, new features, and share your experiences with fellow Digs enthusiasts. Grab your pickaxe and get ready to dig deep into the world of Digs. Your journey awaits – keep digging!

Screenshots

Questy Chess4 screens
Digs Premium4 screens

Verdict

The call

Questy Chess and Digs Premium both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Questy Chess's written reviews are positive against 33% of Digs Premium's. Questy Chess also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Digs Premium's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Questy Chess costs $4.99 and Digs Premium $4.99 up front. Questy Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Digs Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Questy Chess against 5.0 for Digs Premium. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Questy Chess's written reviews are positive against 33% of Digs Premium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Questy Chess ships an update every 8 days, Digs Premium every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Questy Chess versus Digs Premium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuesty ChessDigs Premium
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB212 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHawken Kingkadir ozden

Customer experience

Questy Chess

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Digs Premium

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Questy Chess

One-time1
  • Unlock full gameFree
None

Digs Premium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Questy Chess free?
Questy Chess costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Digs Premium free?
Digs Premium costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Questy Chess or Digs Premium?
Questy Chess and Digs Premium are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Questy Chess or Digs Premium have ads?
Neither Questy Chess nor Digs Premium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Questy Chess or Digs Premium?
Questy Chess ships an update every 8 days, and Digs Premium every 2 days. Most recently, Questy Chess was updated on November 2, 2026 and Digs Premium on November 3, 2026.

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