# Thirteen Souls vs DARKEST DAYS

The clearest difference is price: DARKEST DAYS at Free against Thirteen Souls's $2.99. DARKEST DAYS also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (423 vs 111). Thirteen Souls's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (70% vs 56%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DARKEST DAYS is free to download; Thirteen Souls costs $2.99 up front. DARKEST DAYS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Thirteen Souls asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Thirteen Souls against 4.2 for DARKEST DAYS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 423 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Thirteen Souls's written reviews are positive against 56% of DARKEST DAYS's.

Thirteen Souls ships an update every 4 months, DARKEST DAYS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thirteen Souls | DARKEST DAYS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirteen-souls/id1127769353/reviews) | **[4.2 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-days/id1640452951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **423** |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 644 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Good net technology co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/531056114) | [NHN Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708107055) |

## What reviewers say

### Thirteen Souls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirteen-souls/id1127769353)

Experience a 3D martial arts fighting game with a unique vertical combat system. Choose from twelve zodiac-themed heroes and engage in intense 1v1 battles with innovative rage mechanics and stunning combo skills.

**Highlights:** Full-view 3D fighting, Vertical combat system, 1v1 hero battles, Twelve zodiac-themed heroes, Innovative Rage System, Combo skills and QTE Ultra Skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visual design
- ⚔️ Excellent combat mechanics and gameplay
- 💰 No in-app purchases or pay-to-win mechanics
- 📱 Offline playable without internet connection
- 🎭 Multiple game modes (Story, Challenge, Endless)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain and device overheating
- ⏱️ Significant lag and performance issues
- 🎯 Confusing story mode mechanics
- ❌ Limited character selection (only 4 playable)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- iPad compatibility issues (crashes on iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini)
- iPhone X and newer device support missing
- Story mode text not displaying properly
- Equipment disappearing after battles

**Requested features**

- Add more playable characters (complete 13 zodiac animals)
- Implement multiplayer/PvP online battles
- Add Japanese language support
- Add German language support
- Add French language support


### DARKEST DAYS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-days/id1640452951)

Explore a post-apocalyptic open world filled with zombies, uncover the virus's origin, and build a sanctuary. Survive by scavenging, crafting, and fighting hordes with various vehicles and weapons. Engage in both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Vehicle collection and upgrades, Zombie combat, Base building and community management, Multiplayer modes (co-op and PvP), Story progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner-Only Lucky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Construction Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Red Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Red Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Red Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Red Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,740 Red Diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |
| Luna Bloody | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Open world zombie survival
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Controller support
- 👍 Short load times
- 👍 Smooth inventory management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Performance issues and lags
- 🐛 Excessive gas consumption
- 🐛 Difficulty in solo play

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when looting
- Game stays at loading screen
- Glitches and inconsistencies

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to turn off invites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thirteen Souls free?

Thirteen Souls costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DARKEST DAYS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thirteen Souls or DARKEST DAYS?

DARKEST DAYS is rated higher. Thirteen Souls averages 4.1 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while DARKEST DAYS averages 4.2 from 423 ratings.

### Do Thirteen Souls or DARKEST DAYS have ads?

Neither Thirteen Souls nor DARKEST DAYS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thirteen Souls or DARKEST DAYS?

Thirteen Souls ships an update every 4 months, and DARKEST DAYS every 9 days. Most recently, Thirteen Souls was updated on November 6, 2026 and DARKEST DAYS on November 7, 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.*