Skyward Towers vs Gopher Dig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skyward Towers
A fast-paced endless stacking game where players must precisely drop building segments to construct the tallest tower possible. Navigate increasing crane speeds and utilize in-game tools to stabilize your builds and earn points for upgrades.
- Endless stacking gameplay
- Normal and Hardcore game modes
- Earn and spend in-game points
- Purchaseable and earnable tools
- Crane speed increases over time
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Skyward Towers is a fast-paced endless stacker where precision is everything. Your goal is simple: stack building segments as high as you can while the crane swings faster and faster. One wrong move and your unstable tower will come crashing down. Game Modes - Normal: Segments lock into place once they stop moving, so you only need to focus on your next drop. - Hardcore: Segments never lock—every placement matters, and even the slightest imbalance can topple your tower. Earn & Spend Points Each successful drop earns you points based on placement and accuracy. Spend your points in the in-game store on helpful tools or fun aesthetics. Points can also be earned through short ads or purchased in-app. Powerful Tools - Slow Down! – Reset the crane speed to its starting pace. - Freeze Lock – Freeze your tower to stabilize risky builds. - Eraser – Remove the last misplaced segment. (Max 3 of each tool can be held at once.) Build higher, play smarter, and test your balance skills in Skyward Towers. How tall can your tower reach?
Gopher Dig
Guide a gopher through a maze by drawing a path in the dirt. Collect carrots, avoid obstacles, and reach the cheese. This classic game offers fun for the entire family.
- Draw paths to guide gopher
- Collect carrots
- Avoid obstacles and traps
- Classic family fun
- Simple finger-based controls
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Help the Gopher find his way to the cheese by using your finger to draw a path in the dirt. Along the way, make sure to some carrots but avoid the obstacles and traps left by the grumpy gardener. This is a classic game that is fun for the whole family.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Skyward Towers at 4.9 against Gopher Dig's 4.0. Skyward Towers also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). Gopher Dig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Skyward Towers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gopher Dig asks for nothing beyond the download.
Skyward Towers holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.
Skyward Towers ships an update every 24 months, Gopher Dig every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skyward Towers | Gopher Dig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 15 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lee Clayberg | Engoa LLC |
Customer experience
Skyward Towers
Gopher Dig
In-app purchases
Skyward Towers
- 300 Points$1.99
- 1000 Points$4.99
- 2500 Points$9.99
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- 6000 Points$19.99
Gopher Dig
No in-app purchases
Questions
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