# Digfender vs Crush the Castle

The clearest difference is ads: Crush the Castle at none against Digfender's shown. Crush the Castle also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 1K). Digfender's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 71%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digfender sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Crush the Castle sells 10 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 Crush the Castle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crush the Castle has 11K 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 71% of Crush the Castle's.

Digfender ships an update every 4 months, Crush the Castle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digfender | Crush the Castle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digfender/id957253933/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-the-castle-siege-master/id972180640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 482 MB | 680 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mugshot Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/957253932) | [Armor Games Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692616430) |

## 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


### Crush the Castle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-the-castle-siege-master/id972180640)

Engage in satisfying structural destruction using a powerful trebuchet. Hurl projectiles to topple castles, defeat enemies, and reclaim your kingdom. Unlock special ammunition for even more explosive fun.

**Highlights:** Physics-based projectile gameplay, Trebuchet castle destruction, Hundreds of enemies to defeat, Unlock special projectiles, Intricate structures to crush, Reclaim your kingdom

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank #3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Creative level design
- 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent physics and projectile behavior
- 🔍 Challenging levels require precise aiming
- ⏱️ Levels end too quickly before structures collapse
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some devices
- Glitches with grappling hook mechanics
- Levels where targets are impossible to hit

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Level editor or sandbox mode
- Improved camera controls and zooming
- Customizable projectile options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digfender free?

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

### Is Crush the Castle free?

Crush the Castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digfender or Crush the Castle?

Digfender is rated higher. Digfender averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Crush the Castle averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Digfender or Crush the Castle have ads?

Digfender shows ads; Crush the Castle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Digfender or Crush the Castle?

Digfender ships an update every 4 months, and Crush the Castle monthly. Most recently, Digfender was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crush the Castle on October 29, 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.*