# Digfender vs Stealin

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stealin at every 2 months against Digfender's every 4 months. Stealin also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Digfender's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 174) and review sentiment (91% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digfender sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Stealin sells 2 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 4.6 for Stealin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digfender has 1K ratings behind it against 174, 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 82% of Stealin's.

Digfender ships an update every 4 months, Stealin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digfender | Stealin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digfender/id957253933/reviews)** | [4.6 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stealin/id971978289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 174 |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 482 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mugshot Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/957253932) | [BINARY BANANA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/971978288) |

## 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


### Stealin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stealin/id971978289)

Pilot an advanced tank to recapture territory by dividing the playfield with lines. Avoid enemy soldiers while strategically capturing land and uncovering historical facts about tanks. Engage in a story-driven campaign with unique levels and diverse challenges.

**Highlights:** Capture land with lines, Pilot advanced tanks, Engaging game story, 36 unique levels, 15+ enemy types, Historical tank facts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and unique gameplay
- 💡 Nice facts and dialogue
- 👍 Well-made and engaging
- 🚀 Smooth controls and graphics
- 💡 Reminds of classic games

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❗ Too many ads
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes (Koalas, time limits)
- 🐛 Game pauses background audio
- 🐛 Bugs and unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- No way to stop sound during ads
- Game pauses background audio
- Not responding to swipe
- Randomly being spotted by enemy
- Game won't open, shuts down after intro

**Requested features**

- Allow movement in all directions
- Option to opt out of Koalas and time limits
- A "too dumb" or "slow reflex" mode
- More depth and interesting gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digfender free?

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

### Is Stealin free?

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

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

Digfender is rated higher. Digfender averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Stealin averages 4.6 from 174 ratings.

### Do Digfender or Stealin have ads?

Both Digfender and Stealin show ads.

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

Digfender ships an update every 4 months, and Stealin every 2 months. Most recently, Digfender was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stealin on October 3, 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.*