# 谋杀 vs Dark Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 谋杀 at none against Dark Notes's 5. 谋杀 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Dark Notes's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (30 vs 6). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Notes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 谋杀 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dark Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Notes has 30 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

谋杀 ships an update daily, Dark Notes every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 谋杀 | Dark Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1529053183/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-notes-horror-games/id6480274643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [泽强 全](https://appshunter.io/developer/918792381) | [FUNNY GAME CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182682106) |

## What reviewers say

### 谋杀

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1529053183)

A long-form detective game with a focus on intricate storylines and case-solving. This special episode introduces experimental gameplay elements across three chapters, with frequent updates planned to continue the ongoing narrative.

**Highlights:** Long-form detective gameplay, Intricate storylines, Case-solving mechanics, Experimental gameplay elements, Ongoing narrative, Frequent updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dark Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-notes-horror-games/id6480274643)

Explore a dark mystery and puzzle adventure across time and space. Unravel secrets from dual perspectives, solve challenging puzzles, and experience a gripping narrative in a realistic, immersive environment.

**Highlights:** Dual-protagonist perspective, Time and space exploration, Multiple versions of truth, Challenging puzzles, Realistic graphic style, Immersive atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 gold coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 190 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 380 gold coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 谋杀 free?

谋杀 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dark Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 谋杀 or Dark Notes?

Dark Notes is rated higher. 谋杀 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dark Notes averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do 谋杀 or Dark Notes have ads?

Dark Notes shows ads; 谋杀 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 谋杀 or Dark Notes?

谋杀 ships an update daily, and Dark Notes every 4 months. Most recently, 谋杀 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dark Notes 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.*