Comparison

Black Desert Mobile vs Torchlight

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

Head to head
About

Black Desert Mobile

Embark on a breathtaking MMORPG adventure with dynamic combat and stunning graphics. Customize your character with extreme detail and explore a vast open world filled with life content. Manage your camp, tame pets, and embark on quests with players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Dynamic action combat
  • Extreme character customization
  • Vast open-world exploration
  • Life content (fishing, taming)
  • Camp management
  • High-fidelity graphics
Features
Currently charting
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'Includes random-item purchases' "Finally, An Actual Open-World For Mobile" –TheGamer- "The best mobile MMO gameplay" –MMORPG.com- "A true MMO experience" –GamePress- "Prettiest fantasy MMOs on mobile" -VentureBeat- [Black Desert Mobile Official Website] https://www.world.blackdesertm.com/ ▶Black Desert Mobile◀ The critically-acclaimed MMO with players from over 150 countries around the world! Experience the amazing adventure in Black Desert on Mobile. ■ Breathtaking Action Play as 14 unique classes with dynamic skills. Indulge in unparalled, fast-paced action and combat found only on Black Desert Mobile! ■ The Best Graphics on Mobile Immersive world with sophisticated, high-fidelity graphics! Take the original quality experience anywhere you go on mobile. ■ Express Yourself with Extreme Character Customization Simple tools allow for high degree of freedom in character customization! Become your true self with customization options that push the boundaries of gaming. ■ An Endless Amount of Content to Create the World Vast life content, including fishing and taming, along with the your own Camp to manage and expand. Trustworthy pets and horses to keep you company on your adventures. [Social Media] Follow us on our Social Media for the latest news & updates! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlackDesertMobile Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/blackdesertmobile_en Twitter : https://twitter.com/BlackDesertM_en [Device Requirements] iPhone 12 Pro / iOS 14

About

Torchlight

Embark on an epic ARPG journey with endless loot and thrilling battles. Build unique heroes with unlimited possibilities, collect vast amounts of gear, and trade freely in a dynamic in-game market. Experience continually refreshed content with new seasons, heroes, and challenges.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced combat with no stamina or cooldowns
  • Collect endless loot and upgrade builds
  • Unlimited hero customization and playstyles
  • Free market trading system
  • Regularly updated with new seasons and content
Features
Currently charting
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Torchlight: Infinite© is the successor of the award-winning ARPG franchise Torchlight. Build your heroes with unlimited possibilities, and dive into an epic journey with endless loot grind, adrenaline-pumping fights & challenging bosses. - FAST & THRILLING Battles With no stamina and no cooldowns, smash down incoming waves with melee attacks, blast off magical explosions and draining pools, or snipe down ranged enemies. Grind with your own battle style! - Collect ENDLESS Loot Unlimited drops from battles to upgrade build styles and establish your own collection. Prove your grind power by showing off in the in-game free market. - Build UNLIMITED Playstyles With unique heroes, 24 talent tabs, 200+ legendary gears, 240+ powerful skills, Try out infinite playstyles or strategic possibilities on hero builds. Build your very own hero! - Trade AT WILL Utilize the Trade house to be a part of a booming economy with an infinite amount of hero builds to trade. One hunter's trash might be another hunter's treasure! - New SEASONS! Torchlight: Infinite is continually refreshed with new content to be discovered! New Heroes, new Builds, new Skins, new Missions, new Events, new Features, and much more to come…

Screenshots

Black Desert Mobile4 screens
Torchlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Black Desert Mobile at none against Torchlight's shown. Black Desert Mobile also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (33K vs 4.2K). Torchlight's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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. Black Desert Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Torchlight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Black Desert Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Desert Mobile has 33K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Black Desert Mobile's written reviews are positive against 63% of Torchlight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Black Desert Mobile ships an update fortnightly, Torchlight every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Black Desert Mobile versus Torchlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack Desert MobileTorchlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better4.4 (4.2K ratings)
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33K — better4.2K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#145 — better#187
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size392 MB3.4 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPearl Abyss Corp.XD Entertainment Pte Ltd

Customer experience

Black Desert Mobile

All ratings32,602 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,796 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative39.6%

Torchlight

All ratings4,202 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews568 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative29.8%

User reviews

Black Desert Mobile

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Stunning graphics
  • 🌟 Immersive world and story
  • 🎨 Excellent character customization
  • ⚔️ Engaging combat system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Restrictive gender-locked classes
  • 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
  • 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Torchlight

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to play
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and art style
  • 💰 Free-to-play with no pay-to-win
  • 🎮 Reminiscent of Diablo and Path of Exile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues, especially on mobile networks
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support
  • 🤑 Gacha/loot box system for pets
  • 🧭 Confusing mechanics and lack of explanations

Bugs and requests

Black Desert Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when summoning a horse
  • Unable to claim certain items
  • Matchmaking issues in PvP arena
  • Connectivity problems and server instability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow gender selection for all classes
  • Improve social features and player interaction
  • Add more diverse content and endgame activities
  • Optimize performance and reduce crashes
  • Provide better balance between free-to-play and paid progression

Torchlight

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and black screens
  • Unstable network connections
  • Item stats displaying incorrectly
  • Progression blockers and soft-locks
  • Slow download and installation process

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve tutorial and in-game explanations
  • Implement co-op and multiplayer modes
  • Expand character customization options
  • Optimize performance and battery life

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Black Desert Mobile

One-time10
  • 40 pearls$0.99
  • 122 pearls$2.99
  • 204 pearls$4.99
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  • Combat Plus (14 Days)$4.99
  • 410 pearls$9.99
  • All-Inclusive Plus Chest$9.99
  • 1232 pearls$29.99
  • 1232 Pearls + Bonus 5% Pearls$29.99
  • 4115 pearls$99.99
  • 4115 Pearls + Bonus 10% Pearls$99.99
10 purchases

Torchlight

One-time10
  • 60 Primocryst$0.99
  • Monthly Pass$4.99
  • 300 Primocryst$4.99
Show 7 more
  • 980 Primocryst$14.99
  • Guide Qualification$14.99
  • Pactspirit Celebration Pack$14.99
  • Guide Qualification +1500$19.99
  • 1980 Primocryst$29.99
  • 3280 Primocryst$49.99
  • 6480 Primocryst$99.99

Questions

Is Black Desert Mobile free?
Black Desert Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Torchlight free?
Torchlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Black Desert Mobile or Torchlight?
Black Desert Mobile is rated higher. Black Desert Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Torchlight averages 4.4 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Black Desert Mobile or Torchlight have ads?
Torchlight shows ads; Black Desert Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Black Desert Mobile or Torchlight?
Black Desert Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and Torchlight every 4 weeks. Most recently, Black Desert Mobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Torchlight on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, Black Desert Mobile or Torchlight?
Black Desert Mobile currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and Torchlight at #187. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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