# Dark Stories vs Deceivr

The clearest difference is ads: Deceivr at none against Dark Stories's shown. Deceivr also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Dark Stories's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Stories sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Deceivr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deceivr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Stories has 175 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Dark Stories's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deceivr's.

Dark Stories ships an update every 3 months, Deceivr every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Stories | Deceivr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-stories/id1244678252/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deceivr/id6773173097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 192 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Treebit Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237712033) | [Olivier Devaux](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773173099) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-stories/id1244678252)

A group game where players act as detectives to solve fictional mysteries. One person reads a mystery and its solution, while others ask yes/no questions to uncover the truth. Perfect for parties and gatherings.

**Highlights:** Group mystery solving, Yes/No question format, Over 200 fictional stories, Periodic story updates, Detective role-playing, Suitable for parties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### Deceivr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deceivr/id6773173097)

This social deduction game challenges players to identify secret impostors by giving and guessing one-word clues. It's perfect for gatherings, offering offline play and multiple word categories for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Social deduction gameplay, Offline play supported, Pass the device multiplayer, Multiple word categories, Custom word lists, Leaderboard tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Stories free?

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

### Is Deceivr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dark Stories or Deceivr?

Deceivr is rated higher. Dark Stories averages 4.7 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Deceivr averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dark Stories or Deceivr have ads?

Dark Stories shows ads; Deceivr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Stories or Deceivr?

Dark Stories ships an update every 3 months, and Deceivr every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dark Stories was updated on November 6, 2026 and Deceivr on November 5, 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.*