Darkstar vs Dig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Darkstar
Engage in an epic space war idle RPG with high-quality graphics and stunning effects. Grow your fleet, collect powerful warships, and conquer planets. Enjoy easy resource mining, drone combat, and endless offline growth.
- Idle fleet growth
- Resource mining and raiding
- Warship and equipment upgrades
- Drone combat system
- Offline rewards
- Planet conquest
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Set against the epic backdrop of a space war, this idle game lets you endlessly grow your fleet. With high-quality graphics and stunning effects, experience an overwhelming sense of impact and fun! Collect SS-tier warship and conquer planets for an exhilarating experience. Dive into the unparalleled world of space idle RPG gaming! ▶ Easy and Fun Mining and Space Fleet Creation System Easily mine resources with a single button operation, and raid other players’ ships to steal their resources! Use the mined and plundered resources to create even more powerful space warship! ▶ Dozens of Equipment and Spectacular Skills Strengthen your weapons and enhance your ships using special equipment and minerals collected through unexplored planet expeditions. Enjoy the dazzling visuals that change with each weapon you equip! ▶ No More Passive Pets! Launch a Fleet of Drones! Collect and grow dozens of drones that launch attacks with machine guns, missiles, lasers, and more as they fly in a circular pattern towards enemies. Start today, and by tomorrow, you’ll be a drone master! ▶ Endless Idle Growth and Upgrades Enjoy simple and convenient yet exciting growth content! Experience the unique growth of an idle RPG with easy controls! ▶ Offline Rewards and Abundant Events Grow endlessly with offline rewards! Feel the joy of rapid progression! ◈ Customer Support Contact: cs_darkstar@neptunecompany.kr
Dig
Embark on an epic adventure as a robot hero seeking to reclaim lost glory. Dig for treasure, battle enemies, and explore diverse landscapes with your trusty pickaxe. Recruit companions and customize your home base and character to restore your honor.
- Addictive digging gameplay
- Explore hundreds of levels
- Recruit and team up with companions
- Develop and customize home base
- Customize robot hero appearance
- Battle quirky enemies and bosses
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Step into the shoes of a brave robot hero, overlooked by the king and determined to reclaim your lost glory. Armed with your trusty pickaxe, embark on an epic journey through diverse landscapes, battling quirky enemies and formidable bosses. Discover your true destiny in this adventure to restore your honor! Features: Addictive Gameplay: Experience the thrill of digging for gear! Use your pickaxe to uncover hidden treasures and feel the excitement of obtaining legendary equipment and rare attributes that enhance your abilities. Boundless Exploration: Discover a vast, intricately designed map filled with hundreds of levels. Face formidable foes with unique challenges that will test your strength and strategy. Recruit Partners for Adventure: Gather a variety of charming companions to form a powerful party. Collaborate to conquer tough enemies and uncover unique synergies. Develop Your Home Base: Customize your sanctuary! Build a home that reflects your style and compete with other players for the top spot. Customize Your Character: Design a unique look for your robot hero and dive into beautifully hand-drawn landscapes. Are you ready to embark on this thrilling adventure and reclaim your honor? Download Dig-Dig Rush now and let your journey begin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dig at 4.6 against Darkstar's 4.2. Darkstar's advantage is ratings volume (260 vs 61). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Darkstar sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Dig sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dig holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 260 and 61 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 32% positive.
Darkstar ships an update fortnightly, Dig every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Darkstar | Dig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (260 ratings) | 4.6 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | 32.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 260 — better | 61 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 443 MB | 533 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Neptune Company | ShadowMoon |
Customer experience
Darkstar
Dig
User reviews
Darkstar
From 260 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Nostalgic starship theme
- 💰 Generous with free rewards
- 👍 Respectable monetization model
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and overheats device
- 🐛 Buggy tutorial and unplayable
- 🕹️ Limited gameplay and content
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
Dig
From 61 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Super fun
- 👍 Really liking it
- 👍 Fun game play, decent offers, and the progression is good
Room to improve
- 🐛 Stopped working
- 🐛 Nothing to do but watch ads or pay for no ads
- 🐛 The fragments don't go into the back pack they just disappear
- 🐛 Won't load
- 🐛 Hardlocked my game
Bugs and requests
Darkstar
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game doesn't exist in the updated version
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Coupon code functionality not obvious
Requested features
3 requests- Combine idle gameplay with roguelite or shmup elements
- Add in-app language translation
- Provide a clear purpose and progression
Dig
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stopped working
- Game won't load anymore
- Hardlocked my game
Requested features
2 requests- Add crafting when you dismantle an item
- Fix fragments issue
In-app purchases
Darkstar
- Package21$0.49
- Starter Package$1.49
- Package10$1.99
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- Drone Package1$2.99
- Parts Package1$2.99
- Skill Package1$2.99
- Package16$3.49
- Package17$3.99
- NormalPass2 Step1$4.99
- NormalPass1 Step1$4.99
- NormalPass3 Step1$4.99
- Package19$4.99
- NormalPass1 Step4$7.49
- AdRemove Package$7.49
- Package22$7.49
- Package02$8.49
- Seasonpass1$8.99
- Parts Package2$10.99
- Skill Package2$10.99
- Stellar Pass$12.99
- Package05$12.99
- Package07$14.99
- Package09$18.99
- Package11$21.99
- Package13$24.99
- Drone Package3$27.99
- Parts Package3$27.99
- Skill Package3$27.99
- Package18$40.99
- Package20$49.99
- Package23$74.99
Dig
- Astrology Lottery Pack 1$0.99
- Park Gacha Pack 1$0.99
- Excavator Pack 1$0.99
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- Super Value Gift Sign$0.99
- new bee pakage_1$0.99
- Daily Special 1$0.99
- Mine Privilege Card$4.99
- new bee pakage_2$4.99
- Monthly Pass$4.99
- Full Daily Pack 1$4.99
- Newbie Special - Companion 1$4.99
- Level 15 Exclusive Pack$4.99
- Full Daily Pack 2$9.99
- Elite-Manor Pass$9.99
- Park Battlepass 2$9.99
- new bee pakage_3$9.99
- Lode Fund$9.99
- Ads Free privilege$9.99
- Super Value Gift Total2$19.99
- Platinum Pass$29.99









