# Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD vs Digfender

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD at 77K against Digfender's 1K. Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD also leads on chart position (#120 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD against 4.7 for Digfender. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD has 77K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD's written reviews are positive against 91% of Digfender's.

Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD ships an update every 2 months, Digfender every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD | Digfender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-rush-tower-defense-td/id516378985/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digfender/id957253933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ironhide S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/558612918) | [Mugshot Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/957253932) |

## What reviewers say

### Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-rush-tower-defense-td/id516378985)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Strategy, #187 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Defend your kingdom from evil forces using a variety of towers and spells. Command mighty heroes and lead your army to victory in this offline strategy game. Customize your defenses and face unique enemies and epic boss fights.

**Highlights:** Strategic tower placement and upgrades, Command 13 unique heroes, Over 50 unique enemy types, More than 60 achievements, Play offline, Intense boss fights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bolin Farslayer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ignus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magnus Spellbane | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag Of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| King Denas | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel Of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oni | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Over a decade old but it's still gold
- 🚀 Gameplay is chaos as you manage your units
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
- 💰 No ads or pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕹️ Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with heroes not having clear stats and abilities
- 💰 Some heroes locked behind paywall
- 🤕 Difficult for players with fine motor issues
- 🤔 Difficulty spike after completing main campaign

**Reported bugs**

- Pause screen issues causing accidental restarts
- Sound not working on some devices
- Certain abilities not working as expected on specific levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to unlock premium heroes through gameplay
- More new levels and content updates
- Sandbox mode with customizable enemies and towers
- Improved pause/restart functionality to avoid accidental quits


### 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 Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD free?

Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD 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, Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD or Digfender?

Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD is rated higher. Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD averages 4.8 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Digfender averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD or Digfender have ads?

Both Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD and Digfender show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD or Digfender?

Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD ships an update every 2 months, and Digfender every 4 months. Most recently, Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD was updated on October 30, 2026 and Digfender on October 24, 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.*