# Dark Chess+ vs Spurpunk TD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spurpunk TD at 86% against Dark Chess+'s 0%. Spurpunk TD also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.2 vs 2.5). Dark Chess+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On device support there is nothing between them.

Spurpunk TD is free to download; Dark Chess+ costs $4.99 up front. Spurpunk TD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dark Chess+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spurpunk TD holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spurpunk TD has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dark Chess+'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Spurpunk TD's.

Dark Chess+ ships an update every 14 months, Spurpunk TD every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Chess+ | Spurpunk TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-plus/id1466196914/reviews) | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spurpunk-td/id1487386202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 92 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Easley-Dunn Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431494051) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Chess+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-plus/id1466196914)

Experience a unique twist on Chinese Chess where higher-level pieces can capture lower-level ones. The game ends when all your pieces are captured or you can no longer make a move.

**Highlights:** Unique capture rules, Hierarchical piece strength, Chinese Chess base, Strategic gameplay, Loss condition: all pieces eaten or no moves

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spurpunk TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spurpunk-td/id1487386202)

Defend ghost towns in a steampunk wild west setting using magical cards, spells, and automated towers. Battle over 27 types of modified zombies across 60 unique levels, utilizing a variety of towers and trick weapons.

**Highlights:** 60+ unique levels, 6 unique towers, 25 magic cards, 27+ modified zombie monsters, Hidden hideouts, General store with trick weapons, Posse automatons

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Chess+ free?

Dark Chess+ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spurpunk TD free?

Spurpunk TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Chess+ or Spurpunk TD?

Spurpunk TD is rated higher. Dark Chess+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Spurpunk TD averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Dark Chess+ or Spurpunk TD have ads?

Dark Chess+ shows ads; Spurpunk TD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Chess+ or Spurpunk TD?

Dark Chess+ ships an update every 14 months, and Spurpunk TD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dark Chess+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spurpunk TD on November 3, 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.*