# Spurpunk TD vs Spotlight Linking

The clearest difference is price: Spurpunk TD at Free against Spotlight Linking's $4.99. Spurpunk TD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). Spotlight Linking's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On device support there is nothing between them.

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

Spurpunk TD ships an update every 3 weeks, Spotlight Linking every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spurpunk TD | Spotlight Linking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spurpunk-td/id1487386202/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **15** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easley-Dunn Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431494051) | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Spotlight Linking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotlight-linking/id6482292847)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spurpunk TD free?

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

### Is Spotlight Linking free?

Spotlight Linking costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Spurpunk TD or Spotlight Linking have ads?

Spotlight Linking shows ads; Spurpunk TD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spurpunk TD or Spotlight Linking?

Spurpunk TD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spotlight Linking every 13 months. Most recently, Spurpunk TD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spotlight Linking on October 24, 2026.

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