# Digfender vs Auralux

The clearest difference is ads: Auralux at none against Digfender's shown. Auralux also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digfender sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Auralux sells 12 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 — 4.7 for Digfender against 4.7 for Auralux. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auralux has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Digfender's written reviews are positive against 87% of Auralux's.

Digfender ships an update every 4 months, Auralux every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digfender | Auralux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digfender/id957253933/reviews) | [4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auralux-constellations/id1119322616/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 86.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 482 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mugshot Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/957253932) | [War Drum Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/524811314) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Auralux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auralux-constellations/id1119322616)

Experience a unique real-time strategy game with a focus on relaxation and cerebral challenge. Master strategic choices across 150 levels, featuring ambient music and minimalistic graphics. Engage in planetary warfare with up to four players online.

**Highlights:** 150 unique levels, Online multiplayer, Ambient music, Minimalistic graphics, tvOS functionality, Handoff support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hercules Constellation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lupus Constellation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cygnus Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Virgo Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cetus Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monoceros Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Leo Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Andromeda Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Perseus Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bootes Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Constellations | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and music
- 🕹️ Simple but challenging strategy
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked levels behind paywall
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents
- 🐛 Progress not saved properly
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes too high in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing issues on certain devices
- Restore purchases not working
- Invisible tutorial messages

**Requested features**

- More free levels
- Random map generator
- Multiplayer improvements
- Ability to customize colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digfender free?

Digfender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Auralux free?

Auralux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digfender or Auralux?

Digfender and Auralux are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1K and 5.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Digfender or Auralux have ads?

Digfender shows ads; Auralux does not.

### Which is updated more often, Digfender or Auralux?

Digfender ships an update every 4 months, and Auralux every 2 months. Most recently, Digfender was updated on September 22, 2026 and Auralux on September 25, 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.*