Comparison

Skyward Towers vs Gopher Dig

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Endless stacking gameplay
  • Normal and Hardcore game modes
  • Earn and spend in-game points
  • Purchaseable and earnable tools
  • Crane speed increases over time
Features
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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?

About

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.

Highlights
  • Draw paths to guide gopher
  • Collect carrots
  • Avoid obstacles and traps
  • Classic family fun
  • Simple finger-based controls
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Skyward Towers4 screens
Gopher Dig4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skyward Towers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gopher Dig asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Skyward Towers versus Gopher Dig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyward TowersGopher Dig
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 15 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB128 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLee ClaybergEngoa LLC

Customer experience

Skyward Towers

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gopher Dig

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Skyward Towers

One-time4
  • 300 Points$1.99
  • 1000 Points$4.99
  • 2500 Points$9.99
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  • 6000 Points$19.99
None

Gopher Dig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skyward Towers free?
Skyward Towers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gopher Dig free?
Gopher Dig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Skyward Towers or Gopher Dig?
Skyward Towers is rated higher. Skyward Towers averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Gopher Dig averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Skyward Towers or Gopher Dig have ads?
Both Skyward Towers and Gopher Dig show ads.
Which is updated more often, Skyward Towers or Gopher Dig?
Skyward Towers ships an update every 24 months, and Gopher Dig every 15 months. Most recently, Skyward Towers was updated on June 6, 2026 and Gopher Dig on June 4, 2026.

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