Comparison

The Dark Book vs Bullet Loop Repeat

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

Head to head
About

The Dark Book

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a resurrected hero in a world of magic and monsters. Explore diverse environments, battle creatures, and uncover the mystery of a powerful artifact. This offline RPG offers hours of engaging gameplay with customizable controls and settings.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy storyline
  • Variety of enemies and equipment
  • Customizable controls (touch, keyboard, mouse, joystick)
  • Old-school hack and slash gameplay
  • Character leveling and upgrades
  • Multilingual support
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Rise from the realm of the dead and enter Morghoth, a dark fantasy world shaped by forbidden magic. The Dark Book is a free old-school action RPG in which you play as a skeleton warrior brought back to life by a mysterious book. Explore the lands of Morghoth and discover who awakened the dead—and why. Fight hordes of enemies in real-time hack-and-slash combat, complete quests, gain experience and collect powerful weapons, armor and spells to strengthen your character. FEATURES • Old-school action RPG inspired by classic 1990s role-playing games • Real-time hack-and-slash combat • A unique undead skeleton protagonist • A dark fantasy story filled with quests and unexpected twists • A wide variety of enemies, environments, equipment and spells • Character progression, experience levels and valuable rewards • Customizable camera and map • Touch controls and compatible controller support • Adjustable graphics settings for different devices • Play offline without an internet connection • Available in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian Rise, fight and uncover the secrets of The Dark Book.

About

Bullet Loop Repeat

Features
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Aim. Shoot. Upgrade. Repeat. Keep the enemies back and reach the bunker in Bullet Loop Repeat, a colorful action shooter where every run helps you grow stronger. Drag to aim, line up your shots, and keep firing as your hero retreats toward safety. MAKE EVERY SHOT COUNT Take on waves of enemies, adjust your aim on the move, and land headshots to turn a tough fight around. UPGRADE BETWEEN RUNS Earn coins from defeated enemies and improve your damage, fire rate, and income. Come back stronger and push farther on your next attempt. EXPLORE 10 DISTINCT WORLDS Battle from City Yard to Ancient Egypt, Viking Fjord, Roman Arena, and Pirate Bay. Keep going through Steam City, Gangster City, Cursed Carnival, Neon Streets, and Secret Lab. BUILD YOUR ARSENAL Collect weapon parts, assemble new weapons, and discover new ways to tackle the next wave. JUMP INTO THE NEXT RUN Simple drag-to-aim controls, lively cartoon characters, and quick battles make it easy to pick up and play. Your progress carries forward as you upgrade and advance through the campaign. How far can you get before it is time to upgrade and try again?

Screenshots

The Dark Book4 screens
Bullet Loop Repeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Dark Book and Bullet Loop Repeat are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. The Dark Book sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bullet Loop Repeat sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Dark Book versus Bullet Loop Repeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Dark BookBullet Loop Repeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (339 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings339 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size322 MB470 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBunetto Michele SalvatoreCGDEALERS LTD EOOD

Bugs and requests

The Dark Book

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Save file corruption and loss of progress
  • In-app purchases not appearing in inventory
  • Game crashes after purchase prompts
  • Infinite dialogue loops with merchants
  • Locked doors not opening (Gnowak Mountains)
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  • Game freezes on specific quest triggers
  • Screen inversion and black screen issues
  • Game not launching on certain iPhone models
  • Purchase restoration not working
  • Enemies glitching through doors
  • Game becoming unresponsive after extended play

Requested features

11 requests
  • Sequel or continuation of the story
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Open world gameplay
  • More diverse music and sound design
  • Additional equipment slots for character customization
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  • Colosseum or arena training mode
  • More potions and spells
  • Unbreakable equipment option
  • Better tutorial system
  • Fixed movement button controls
  • More varied enemy drops and loot

Bullet Loop Repeat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Dark Book

One-time10
  • Gem Pack 1$1.19
  • Magic Shield$1.19
  • Soul Sword$1.19
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  • Magic Armor$1.19
  • Magic Bull Helmet$1.19
  • Devouring Sword$1.19
  • HP and MP Charging Ring$1.99
  • Skeleton Gold$1.99
  • Gem Pack 2$2.99
  • Infinity Hammer$2.99
5 purchases

Bullet Loop Repeat

One-time5
  • Gems Pack #1$2.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Starter Pack$7.99
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  • Gems Pack 2$8.99
  • Gem Pack 3$17.99

Questions

Is The Dark Book free?
The Dark Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bullet Loop Repeat free?
Bullet Loop Repeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Dark Book or Bullet Loop Repeat have ads?
Both The Dark Book and Bullet Loop Repeat show ads.

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