# Dark Riddle vs Pull The String Nick's Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Dark Riddle at 4.4 against Pull The String Nick's Quest's 3.4. Dark Riddle also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 8). Pull The String Nick's Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Riddle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Pull The String Nick's Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dark Riddle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Riddle has 3.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Riddle | Pull The String Nick's Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-riddle-classic/id1541314574/reviews)** | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-string-nicks-quest/id6449217501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 252 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PAGA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703067326) | [GenITeam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570084999) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Riddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-riddle-classic/id1541314574)

Embark on a first-person adventure to solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of a suspicious neighbor. Explore an interactive city, collect items, and overcome traps to reach a mysterious basement.

**Highlights:** First-person adventure, Interactive environment, Puzzle solving, Uncover secrets, Collect items, Overcome obstacles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| +250 Golden Apples | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| +5 Inventory Slots | $2.99 | one-time |
| +750 Golden Apples | $3.99 | one-time |
| +2500 Golden Apples | $7.99 | one-time |
| +5000 Golden Apples | $9.99 | one-time |
| +10000 Golden Apples | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique horror/stealth concept
- 🚀 Runs well on mobile devices
- 😄 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔧 Issues with controls and mechanics
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of polish and refinement

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashes when entering certain areas
- Items not working as intended or getting stuck
- Inconsistent enemy AI and detection
- Progression issues and lost progress

**Requested features**

- Add more hiding spots and gameplay depth
- Improve graphics and visual presentation
- Provide controller support
- Fix recurring bugs and glitches


### Pull The String Nick's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-string-nicks-quest/id6449217501)

Embark on a quest to collect gold and rescue Tani by solving intricate puzzles. Pull strings in the correct order to navigate traps and outsmart a "Scary Teacher." This game offers engaging challenges with great graphics and sounds for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Pull strings to solve puzzles, Rescue Tani from Scary Teacher, Collect gold, Variety of puzzles, Great graphics and sound, Challenge your IQ

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Riddle free?

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

### Is Pull The String Nick's Quest free?

Pull The String Nick's Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Riddle or Pull The String Nick's Quest?

Dark Riddle is rated higher. Dark Riddle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Pull The String Nick's Quest averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Dark Riddle or Pull The String Nick's Quest have ads?

Both Dark Riddle and Pull The String Nick's Quest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Riddle or Pull The String Nick's Quest?

Dark Riddle ships an update every 6 months, and Pull The String Nick's Quest every 6 months. Most recently, Dark Riddle was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pull The String Nick's Quest on October 8, 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.*