Comparison

Satan8Ball vs Hartley

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Satan8Ball

Engage in a dark ritualistic experience where you can ask questions and receive eerie voice responses. Explore a growing archive of occult lore, symbols, and dark mythology for a sinister take on fortune-telling.

Highlights
  • Over 80 eerie voice responses
  • Multiple summoning interactions
  • Dark ritual visual effects
  • Expanding lore archive
  • Occult symbols and folklore
  • Themed artwork
Features
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Enter a darker ritual experience with Satan8Ball. Ask your question, summon the answer, and listen as the Satan8Ball responds in its own eerie voice. Designed for a more atmospheric and theatrical experience, Satan8Ball transforms the classic fortune concept into something far more sinister. The app now includes two dark experiences in one: ASK Use shake, rotation, or hold-to-summon interaction to awaken the ritual and hear one of more than 80 creepy prerecorded responses. With fog, embers, lightning, and infernal atmosphere, the Ask screen feels more alive than ever. LORE Go beyond the answers and explore a growing archive of dark occult content. Read through entries covering: • occult symbols • infernal figures • folklore and dark myth • ritual concepts • strange historical beliefs Discover entries inspired by Baphomet, pentagrams, summoning circles, grimoires, infernal figures, hellhounds, witching hour lore, and more. Features • Over 80 eerie voice responses • Multiple ways to summon an answer • Dark ritual-inspired visual effects • Expanding Lore archive with themed artwork • Occult symbols, infernal figures, folklore, and strange history • Designed for fans of horror, dark mythology, and supernatural entertainment Satan8Ball is a dark entertainment experience built for those who enjoy creepy atmosphere, occult themes, and sinister fortune-style fun.

About

Hartley

Experience a unique drama where you can read characters' DMs, watch their video calls, and explore their phone screens. Follow the intertwined lives of six college freshmen as they navigate relationships, identity, and isolation.

Highlights
  • Interactive character DMs
  • Video call drama
  • Phone screen exploration
  • Fictional social network
  • Character profiles and secrets
  • Coming-of-age stories
Features
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Hartley is a new kind of show... Ever wanted to read your favorite TV show character’s DMs? With Hartley, you can. Follow the drama as it unfolds across tense video calls, catty comments, and more. You can even watch their phone screen as they dive into the strangest corners of the internet. Hartley follows six college freshmen from Hartley, CA, as they struggle with old and new relationships, increasingly complicated sexualities, and the confusion of coming of age in isolation. Watch as singer-songwriter Mia deals with both her still-obsessed ex Joey and her burgeoning NSFW career, as Joey goes from star QB with a football scholarship to loser stuck in his childhood bedroom, and as Mia’s flamboyantly self-obsessed BFF Travis becomes their go-between. See tortured artist Noah fall into the dark depths of the internet, imperfectly coping with his utter lack of romantic or sexual experience while his type-A overachiever twin Natalie hides her messy romantic history with his best friend Amy-- fearing, more than anything, that they’re both leaving him behind. Explore their stories and discover their best-kept secrets. Dive into our fictional social network featuring dozens of profiles, characters, and hidden truths waiting to be exposed.

Screenshots

Satan8Ball4 screens
Hartley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hartley at 100% against Satan8Ball's 0%. Hartley also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hartley is free to download; Satan8Ball costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hartley holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Satan8Ball's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hartley's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Satan8Ball ships an update every 16 months, Hartley every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Satan8Ball versus Hartley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatan8BallHartley
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.9 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings521 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB29 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperTracy GatesSideway, Inc.

Customer experience

Satan8Ball

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Hartley

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Satan8Ball

No in-app purchases

None

Hartley

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Satan8Ball free?
Satan8Ball costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hartley free?
Hartley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Satan8Ball or Hartley?
Hartley is rated higher. Satan8Ball averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hartley averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.
Do Satan8Ball or Hartley have ads?
Neither Satan8Ball nor Hartley shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Satan8Ball or Hartley?
Satan8Ball ships an update every 16 months, and Hartley every 9 days. Most recently, Satan8Ball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hartley on October 18, 2026.

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