# The Creeps! HD vs Digfender

The clearest difference is ads: The Creeps! HD at none against Digfender's shown. The Creeps! HD also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Digfender's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 115) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Creeps! HD sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Digfender sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for The Creeps! HD against 4.7 for Digfender. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digfender has 1K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of The Creeps! HD's written reviews are positive against 91% of Digfender's.

The Creeps! HD ships an update monthly, Digfender every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Creeps! HD | Digfender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-creeps-hd/id364906949/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digfender/id957253933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Super Squawk Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300670612) | [Mugshot Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/957253932) |

## What reviewers say

### The Creeps! HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-creeps-hd/id364906949)

Defeat spooky creatures emerging from your closet using a variety of toy weapons and summoned allies. Battle diverse enemies like ghosts, zombies, and aliens in this highly-rated tower defense game.

**Highlights:** Toy weapon combat, Summon allies, Battle diverse enemies, Tower defense gameplay, HD graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack #1 - Dinosaur Danger | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #7 - Valentine Megapack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #11 - Halloween Fright Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #12 - Christmas Megapack | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Year Megapack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #14 - Robot Rampage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #15 - Pirate Party | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #1 - Dinos, Valentines and St. Patrick | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #2 - Variety, Charged, Easter, Halloween | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #3 - Batteries, Voltage, Christmas, New Year | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Access Pass - Unlock EVERYTHING! | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Childhood game
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome animations
- 🔊 Great sound effects
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🛒 Purchases not restoring
- 🕹️ Lack of enemy variety
- 🕹️ Levels becoming stale

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Levels not loading
- Purchases not restoring
- Controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Daily challenges
- New game modes
- Ability to start over from scratch
- Improved performance on newer devices


### Digfender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digfender/id957253933)

Defend your castle by digging deep underground to find resources and build powerful towers and traps. Customize your defenses through upgrade trees and challenge friends in survival mode. Enjoy a unique tower defense experience with no paywalls or wait timers.

**Highlights:** Digging for treasure and relics, Building towers and traps, Customizable defense upgrades, Survival mode with leaderboards, Over 70 challenging levels, No paywalls or wait timers

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jeweler's Cart | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dwarven Stronghold | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dark Fortress | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ice Palace | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 No intrusive ads
- 👍 Meaningful challenge
- 👍 Fun upgrade mechanics
- 👍 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional game freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Enemies that can destroy towers

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- UI elements not visible on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Custom level creator
- Endless mode without tower-destroying enemies
- Target priority options for towers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Creeps! HD free?

The Creeps! HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Digfender free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Creeps! HD or Digfender?

Digfender is rated higher. The Creeps! HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Digfender averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do The Creeps! HD or Digfender have ads?

Digfender shows ads; The Creeps! HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Creeps! HD or Digfender?

The Creeps! HD ships an update monthly, and Digfender every 4 months. Most recently, The Creeps! HD was updated on October 22, 2026 and Digfender on October 23, 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.*