# SARKWO vs The Dark Path Saga

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Dark Path Saga at none against SARKWO's 4. SARKWO's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (305 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SARKWO sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. The Dark Path Saga asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Dark Path Saga holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SARKWO has 305 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SARKWO ships an update every 6 weeks, The Dark Path Saga every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SARKWO | The Dark Path Saga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarkwo/id1462867280/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dark-path-saga/id1620760346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **305** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 88 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kishor Berde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146168572) | [Wabisabi Content](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799311834) |

## What reviewers say

### SARKWO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarkwo/id1462867280)

Engage in an addictive puzzle game where you slide marbles to reach their goals. Master the unique mechanic of all marbles sliding together across 80 handcrafted levels. Enjoy a strategic challenge with creative puzzle designs and no time pressure.

**Highlights:** 80 handcrafted puzzles, All marbles slide together mechanic, Creative puzzle mechanics, Unique theme per puzzle, No timers or move counters, Original music and sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game: Pay Choice 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game: Pay Choice 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game: Pay Choice 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game: Pay Choice 4 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Mind-twisting puzzles
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-free
- 💡 Original idea
- 👍 Simple but enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😔 No congratulations at the end
- 🤔 Some levels require brute force
- 🤔 Music/sound toggle finicky
- 🤔 Buttons can be finicky
- 🤔 Lack of explanation for some elements

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Last level bugged (red dot disappears)
- 🐛 Some levels don't have enough colored points
- 🐛 Music/sounds won't stay toggled off

**Requested features**

- Skip level or walkthrough
- Overview of levels
- Level count display
- More levels


### The Dark Path Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dark-path-saga/id1620760346)

Navigate increasingly complex levels by interacting with objects and reading clues. Each stage presents unique challenges requiring out-of-the-box thinking to reach the exit. Hints are available if you get stuck.

**Highlights:** Interactive puzzle levels, Unique stage challenges, Hint system available, Out-of-the-box thinking required, Text-based clues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SARKWO free?

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

### Is The Dark Path Saga free?

The Dark Path Saga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SARKWO or The Dark Path Saga?

The Dark Path Saga is rated higher. SARKWO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while The Dark Path Saga averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do SARKWO or The Dark Path Saga have ads?

Both SARKWO and The Dark Path Saga show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SARKWO or The Dark Path Saga?

SARKWO ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Dark Path Saga every 6 months. Most recently, SARKWO was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Dark Path Saga on November 3, 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.*