# Vampire Story vs Dark City

The clearest difference is ads: Dark City at none against Vampire Story's shown. Dark City also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). Vampire Story's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vampire Story sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dark City sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Vampire Story against 4.7 for Dark City. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Vampire Story's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dark City's.

Vampire Story ships an update every 7 months, Dark City every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vampire Story | Dark City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-story-hidden-objects/id1372697229/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-city-kyiv-hidden-objects/id6478279868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Friendly Fox Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815137310) |

## What reviewers say

### Vampire Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-story-hidden-objects/id1372697229)

Embark on a thrilling quest to escape an ancient vampire's clutches by solving intricate puzzles and uncovering hidden objects. Explore vibrant 360-degree scenes, collect bonuses for speed, and assemble a powerful amulet to defeat the evil.

**Highlights:** 360-degree panoramic scenes, Hidden object search, Collect bonuses for speed, Assemble a powerful amulet, 3D visual effects, Replay quests for new rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Object Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Objects : Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Seek and Find Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for iPad and iPhone | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, no time waste
- 👍 Straight forward gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Relaxing and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unclear objectives and instructions
- 🐛 Repetitive puzzles
- 🔋 Dark and fuzzy visuals
- 💸 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not registering correctly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and castles
- Ability to start over from the beginning
- Clearer progression and level completion indicators
- Expand the storyline and vampire theme


### Dark City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-city-kyiv-hidden-objects/id6478279868)

Step into the shoes of a detective in Kyiv to uncover a dark mystery involving supernatural beings and a city on the brink. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and decide who to trust in this paranormal adventure.

**Highlights:** Uncover mystery of disappearing magical creatures, Strategy guide for navigation, Replay favorite HOPs and mini-games, Collect special characters and morphing objects, Enjoy concept art, screensavers, and music

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game & Bonus Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent graphics and design
- 🎨 Beautiful Ukrainian folklore themes
- 🤩 Engaging and immersive storylines
- 👍 Variety of challenging puzzles
- 💎 High-quality original games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Some mini-games can be too difficult
- ⌚ Desire for longer gameplay experiences
- 💰 Concerns about in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with puzzle controls and responsiveness
- Occasional crashes or glitches

**Requested features**

- More frequent game releases
- Ability to skip or adjust difficulty of mini-games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vampire Story free?

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

### Is Dark City free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vampire Story or Dark City?

Dark City is rated higher. Vampire Story averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Dark City averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Vampire Story or Dark City have ads?

Vampire Story shows ads; Dark City does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vampire Story or Dark City?

Vampire Story ships an update every 7 months, and Dark City every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vampire Story was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dark City on October 27, 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.*