Comparison

Darkstar vs Dig

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Idle fleet growth
  • Resource mining and raiding
  • Warship and equipment upgrades
  • Drone combat system
  • Offline rewards
  • Planet conquest
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Darkstar4 screens
Dig4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Darkstar ships an update fortnightly, Dig every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Darkstar versus Dig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarkstarDig
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (260 ratings)4.6 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews32.3% of reviews
Number of ratings260 — better61
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size443 MB533 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNeptune CompanyShadowMoon

Customer experience

Darkstar

All ratings260 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral13.5%
Negative54.2%

Dig

All ratings61 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative58.3%

User reviews

Darkstar

From 260 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

31 purchases

Darkstar

One-time31
  • Package21$0.49
  • Starter Package$1.49
  • Package10$1.99
Show 28 more
  • 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
20 purchases

Dig

One-time20
  • Astrology Lottery Pack 1$0.99
  • Park Gacha Pack 1$0.99
  • Excavator Pack 1$0.99
Show 17 more
  • 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

Questions

Is Darkstar free?
Darkstar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dig free?
Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Darkstar or Dig?
Dig is rated higher. Darkstar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Dig averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.
Do Darkstar or Dig have ads?
Both Darkstar and Dig show ads.
Which is updated more often, Darkstar or Dig?
Darkstar ships an update fortnightly, and Dig every 9 days. Most recently, Darkstar was updated on October 28, 2026 and Dig on October 28, 2026.

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