# Radiant Defense vs Digfender

The clearest difference is rating: Digfender at 4.7 against Radiant Defense's 4.2. Digfender also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 64%) and ratings volume (1K vs 144). Radiant Defense's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radiant Defense sells 4 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.

Digfender holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digfender has 1K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Radiant Defense's written reviews are positive against 91% of Digfender's.

Radiant Defense ships an update every 6 weeks, Digfender every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiant Defense | Digfender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiant-defense/id512203663/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digfender/id957253933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 144 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [David Peroutka](https://appshunter.io/developer/317379085) | [Mugshot Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/957253932) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiant Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiant-defense/id512203663)

Defend your space fortress against alien invasions in this vibrant defense game. Strategically build your base, deploy a variety of weapons and traps, and customize enemy paths to survive hundreds of waves. Compete for high scores in an online hall of fame.

**Highlights:** Build custom enemy paths, Over 300 alien waves, 9 upgradable weapons, 3 superweapons, Online hall of fame, Signature soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burning Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Science Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explosive Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Xenobiology Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 One of My Favorite Games Ever
- 🏆 GOAT TD
- 🎨 Vibrant design and friendly to battery life
- 🕹️ Nostalgic and simple fun with a good amount of challenge
- 🎮 Classic Tower Defense game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔓 Pay to complete
- 🔓 Can't be completed without buying extras
- 🔓 Pay to win
- 🔓 Missing In-App Purchases
- 🔓 Pay to win borderline pay to play

**Reported bugs**

- Score not updating
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Buttons not responsive

**Requested features**

- Option to delete all progress and start from the beginning
- More levels and new content
- Endless survival mode
- Controller support on iOS
- Ability to set preferred targets for towers


### 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 Radiant Defense free?

Radiant Defense 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, Radiant Defense or Digfender?

Digfender is rated higher. Radiant Defense averages 4.2 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Digfender averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Radiant Defense or Digfender have ads?

Digfender shows ads; Radiant Defense does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radiant Defense or Digfender?

Radiant Defense ships an update every 6 weeks, and Digfender every 4 months. Most recently, Radiant Defense was updated on September 21, 2026 and Digfender on September 22, 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.*