# Digfender vs The Creeps! 2

The clearest difference is rating: Digfender at 4.7 against The Creeps! 2's 3.9. Digfender also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 53%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). The Creeps! 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digfender sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and The Creeps! 2 sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digfender holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 263 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Digfender's written reviews are positive against 53% of The Creeps! 2's.

Digfender ships an update every 4 months, The Creeps! 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digfender | The Creeps! 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digfender/id957253933/reviews)** | [3.9 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-creeps-2/id968144207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 263 |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 482 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mugshot Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/957253932) | [Super Squawk Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300670612) |

## 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


### The Creeps! 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-creeps-2/id968144207)

Defend your cookies from invading creatures using a variety of toy-based defenses. Strategize placement and upgrades across 140 levels, with an optional AR mode to bring the battle into your environment. A VIP membership offers in-game bonuses.

**Highlights:** 3D tower defense gameplay, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, Variety of toy defenses, 140 challenging levels, Strategic building and upgrading, VIP membership for in-game bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V.I.P. Membership | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| V.I.P. Weekend | $0.99 | one-time |
| World 2 Encore | $1.99 | one-time |
| World 1 Encore | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack & V.I.P. Trial | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jade Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amber Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Azure Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heart Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amethyst Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Jade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Jade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🎮 Favorite tower defense game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔁 Repetitive grinding
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🤔 Targeting issues

**Reported bugs**

- Weapon upgrades reset on exit
- Level 2-15 door won't break
- Constant crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Endurance and door buster modes
- Detailed tower information
- Zoom and camera controls
- Game Center achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digfender free?

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

### Is The Creeps! 2 free?

The Creeps! 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digfender or The Creeps! 2?

Digfender is rated higher. Digfender averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while The Creeps! 2 averages 3.9 from 263 ratings.

### Do Digfender or The Creeps! 2 have ads?

Digfender shows ads; The Creeps! 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Digfender or The Creeps! 2?

Digfender ships an update every 4 months, and The Creeps! 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Digfender was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Creeps! 2 on October 15, 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.*