# Baloa vs Dark18

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Baloa at 83% against Dark18's 40%. Baloa also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Dark18's advantage is ratings volume (165 vs 13) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baloa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Dark18 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Baloa holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark18 has 165 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Baloa's written reviews are positive against 40% of Dark18's.

Baloa ships an update every 3 days, Dark18 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baloa | Dark18 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baloa/id1545246154/reviews)** | [3.8 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark18/id6749346497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **165** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 104 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Baloa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545246486) | [Ana Lucila Gomez Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830136813) |

## What reviewers say

### Baloa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baloa/id1545246154)

Connect with youth, amateur, and recreational soccer players and teams. Access tournament information, match videos, and statistics. Offers auto-renewable subscriptions for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Connect players and teams, Tournament access, Match video access, Match statistics, Auto-renewable subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| baloa pro mensual | $9.99 | per month |
| Baloa Pro Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |


### Dark18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark18/id6749346497)

A private messenger offering secure end-to-end encrypted chats, HD voice and video calls, and community groups. Share updates through stories that disappear after 24 hours, all within a sleek, dark-themed interface. It's designed for users who prioritize privacy and freedom in their communication.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, HD voice and video calls, Private and public groups, 24-hour disappearing stories, Dark-themed interface, Secure sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $90.99 | per year |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Premium Access | $8.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baloa free?

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

### Is Dark18 free?

Dark18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Baloa or Dark18?

Baloa is rated higher. Baloa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Dark18 averages 3.8 from 165 ratings.

### Do Baloa or Dark18 have ads?

Dark18 shows ads; Baloa does not.

### Which is updated more often, Baloa or Dark18?

Baloa ships an update every 3 days, and Dark18 weekly. Most recently, Baloa was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dark18 on October 12, 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.*