Comparison

Save The Orcs vs Digs Premium

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

Head to head
About

Save The Orcs

Lead brave Orcs in a strategic battle against a tyrannical King to reclaim stolen happiness. Advance through levels, gather troops and weapons, and overcome royal forces to restore joy to the kingdom. Will the Orcs prevail against the King's evil spell?

Highlights
  • Strategy game mechanics
  • Advance through various levels
  • Gain new troops and weapons
  • Battle knights, wizards, and ghosts
  • Restore happiness to the Orcs
Features
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A dark-hearted King punishes the brave Orcs, the only ones in the kingdom with joy in their hearts. Join the Orcs in their battle against the royal troops to regain the happiness that was stolen by the King’s evil spell. A strategy game that brings to life the strength of these fantastic characters from the medieval era. Advance through the various levels, gaining more troops and weapons to fight the knights, wizards and ghosts of the King. Will the Orcs survive? --- Features: • Strategy game • Various levels, you advance to find new obstacles, and gain different weapons and tools to defeat the enemy.

About

Digs Premium

This roguelike tower defense game combines dungeon exploration, mining, and strategic tower placement. Manage action points and upgrade cards to defend against diverse enemies across procedurally generated mines and 17 unique levels.

Highlights
  • Roguelike tower defense gameplay
  • Dungeon exploration and mining
  • Action point economy
  • Procedurally generated mines
  • Upgrade cards for tower customization
  • Diverse enemies and environmental hazards
  • Four game modes per level
Features
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Embark on an epic journey through the world of Digs, a thrilling roguelike tower defense game that has evolved through six months of intensive community testing, receiving frequent updates and enhancements. We are excited to present Digs, a game like no other in its genre. Digs seamlessly blends dungeon exploration, mining, and tower defense into a unique gaming experience. As the commander of all enemy paths, your towers are not just for defense – they're also your key to shaping the battlefield. Procedurally generated mines await your exploration, brimming with valuable resources hidden within various blocks. To conquer the diverse challenges presented by different enemies and environments, you must strategically wield your arsenal. One of Digs' distinctive features is its innovative in-game economy. Say goodbye to traditional gold and embrace the use of action points. Every action you take generates noise, and when the noise counter hits zero, it's time to either send the wave or heed the wise wizard's counsel and make a hasty retreat, just as wizard once said, "Run, you fools!" Your actions are a precious resource, so manage them wisely, as they become increasingly vital in later waves. Utilize your basic towers for path creation, and enhance their capabilities with upgrade cards you discover during your journey. These cards hold the power to turn the tide in your favor, creating strategic chokepoints that thwart your foes. Customize your arsenal by building your deck with a wide array of upgrade cards, each offering unique abilities to tackle the diverse threats you'll face. Digs throws a variety of enemies with distinct behaviors your way, ensuring you'll need to adapt and revise your strategies continually. Just when you think you've found the perfect defense, a new adversary enters the scene, keeping you on your toes. However, fear not, as you'll have an arsenal of tools at your disposal to craft innovative strategies. With 17 diverse levels (and more to come), Digs introduces new challenges, from unfamiliar enemies to environmental hazards and disasters. Stay vigilant as you tackle these ever-evolving tests. For players of all styles, Digs offers four different game modes for each level. Whether you're in it for casual exploration, a heightened challenge, or endless battles, Digs caters to your preferences. Join our thriving Discord community to discuss ongoing updates, new features, and share your experiences with fellow Digs enthusiasts. Grab your pickaxe and get ready to dig deep into the world of Digs. Your journey awaits – keep digging!

Screenshots

Save The Orcs4 screens
Digs Premium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Save The Orcs at Free against Digs Premium's $4.99. Save The Orcs also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 33%) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Digs Premium's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Save The Orcs is free to download; Digs Premium costs $4.99 up front. Save The Orcs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Digs Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digs Premium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Save The Orcs's written reviews are positive against 33% of Digs Premium's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save The Orcs ships an update every 2 months, Digs Premium every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Save The Orcs versus Digs Premium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave The OrcsDigs Premium
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB212 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developerjoaquin grechkadir ozden

Customer experience

Save The Orcs

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative38.9%

Digs Premium

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Save The Orcs

One-time1
  • Orcs Must Survive Upgrade$1.99
None

Digs Premium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Save The Orcs free?
Save The Orcs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digs Premium free?
Digs Premium costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Save The Orcs or Digs Premium?
Digs Premium is rated higher. Save The Orcs averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Digs Premium averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Save The Orcs or Digs Premium have ads?
Neither Save The Orcs nor Digs Premium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Save The Orcs or Digs Premium?
Save The Orcs ships an update every 2 months, and Digs Premium every 2 days. Most recently, Save The Orcs was updated on October 10, 2026 and Digs Premium on October 17, 2026.

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