Comparison

Illuminaria vs Digs Premium

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

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About

Illuminaria

Build and manage multiple bases, command robot swarms for resource gathering and defense. Explore dungeons, research technologies, and assemble an army of golems to reclaim a world from darkness.

Highlights
  • Robot swarm control
  • Multi-base management
  • Automated resource gathering
  • Base defense systems
  • Dungeon expeditions
  • Golem army creation
  • Technology research
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Mine resources, manage and defend multiple bases. Go on expeditions, fight in auto-battles, research new technologies, and create your army of golems to drive out the darkness and bring back the light. ■ Control a swarm of robots using simple interactions Choose where to build, what resources to gather, and then watch the robots do the heavy lifting. They'll gather the resources, build, load weapons, fight, and respond to the world around them. ■ Defend your bases from incoming attacks Vicious enemies of darkness will attack your base, attempting to destroy your reactors and steal your resources. Build turrets and load them up with ammunition to repel the attacks. ■ Build multiple bases and manage them all at the same time Instead of having a sandbox world, you'll need to build several smaller bases with finite space. Be on the lookout as all the bases keep functioning at all times and can be attacked by the enemies. ■ Venture into dungeon-like expeditions to battle and find precious relics Adventure and explore to find hidden treasures, and fight enemies in auto-battles. This way, you'll get rare resources to use to your advantage. ■ Research new technologies in different regions The game will have five regions, each with new resources and technologies to discover. ■ Liberate the world by lighting beacons and crafting your own army The world of Illuminaria was taken over by darkness. Unravel the story about what happened on the planet as you clean and liberate the five regions by lighting beacons and sending your armies of golems to attack.

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

Illuminaria4 screens
Digs Premium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Illuminaria at 83% against Digs Premium's 33%. Illuminaria also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Digs Premium's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 25 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Illuminaria costs $4.99 and Digs Premium $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digs Premium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Illuminaria has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Illuminaria'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

Illuminaria ships an update every 25 months, Digs Premium every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Illuminaria versus Digs Premium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIlluminariaDigs Premium
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size520 MB212 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSelva Interactivekadir ozden

Customer experience

Illuminaria

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Digs Premium

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

In-app purchases

None

Illuminaria

No in-app purchases

None

Digs Premium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Illuminaria free?
Illuminaria costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Digs Premium free?
Digs Premium costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Illuminaria or Digs Premium?
Digs Premium is rated higher. Illuminaria averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Digs Premium averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Illuminaria or Digs Premium have ads?
Neither Illuminaria nor Digs Premium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Illuminaria or Digs Premium?
Illuminaria ships an update every 25 months, and Digs Premium every 2 days. Most recently, Illuminaria was updated on August 19, 2026 and Digs Premium on September 13, 2026.

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