# Dreamwalker vs Dark Romance

The clearest difference is ads: Dreamwalker at none against Dark Romance's shown. Dreamwalker also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Dark Romance's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dreamwalker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Romance sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dreamwalker against 4.7 for Dark Romance. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 294 and 596 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Dreamwalker's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dark Romance's.

Dreamwalker ships an update every 12 months, Dark Romance every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dreamwalker | Dark Romance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamwalker/id1421140853/reviews)** | [4.7 (596 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-notre-dame/id1477806821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 294 | **596** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Artifex Mundi S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577014586) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Dreamwalker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamwalker/id1421140853)

Step into the subconscious of patients as a Dreamwalker to solve a town's sleep disorder mystery. Explore detailed locations, solve abstract puzzles, and uncover dark secrets within the human psyche. Unravel the truth behind a coma and the citizens' nightmares.

**Highlights:** Enter patients' dreams, Solve abstract puzzles, Uncover dark secrets, Explore 32 detailed locations, Hidden object puzzles, Interactive mystery gameplay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dreamwalker (AM Club) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dreamwalker Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great story and storyline
- 🎮 Nice variety of mini-games
- ✨ Fantastic graphics and artwork
- 🤩 Immersive and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept and abilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Graphics not brilliant (some users)
- 😕 Silly or odd storyline (some users)
- 💰 Game is a bit overpriced
- ⏳ Game is too short
- ❌ No bonus game/chapter

**Reported bugs**

- Cut scenes have no pictures
- Cannot open with iPad Pro
- Game bugged after purchase (pending)
- Minor glitches with mini-games
- No button to go back if mistake made

**Requested features**

- Dreamwalker 2 or sequel
- More games regularly
- Bonus game/chapter
- More varied HOS
- Distribute games from other developers


### Dark Romance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-notre-dame/id1477806821)

Embark on a hidden object adventure set in Paris, inspired by a classic novel. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and work with characters to save the city from a dangerous criminal and dark magic. This Collector's Edition offers bonus content and a compelling story.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Intriguing story and puzzles, Collector's Edition bonus materials, Bonus Chapter with unique content, Unlockable costumes and collectibles, Strategy guide for assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribers' Full Game Unlock. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Engaging story
- 🎨 Detailed graphics
- 🕹️ Variety of puzzles and mini-games
- 🕰️ Long gameplay duration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring bugs and glitches
- 🚫 Disappearing hint/skip buttons
- 🤯 Game crashes and freezes
- 💰 High price for a buggy game

**Reported bugs**

- Candle disappearing in Quasimodo's story
- Minigame on the stone knight crashing the game
- Inability to progress past certain points due to bugs
- Hint/skip buttons not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Fix issues with the candle in Quasimodo's story
- Improve quality control and testing before release
- Provide refunds or compensation for affected users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dreamwalker free?

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

### Is Dark Romance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dreamwalker or Dark Romance?

Dreamwalker is rated higher. Dreamwalker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while Dark Romance averages 4.7 from 596 ratings.

### Do Dreamwalker or Dark Romance have ads?

Dark Romance shows ads; Dreamwalker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dreamwalker or Dark Romance?

Dreamwalker ships an update every 12 months, and Dark Romance every 3 months. Most recently, Dreamwalker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dark Romance on October 24, 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.*