# Destiny Run vs Nightmare Puzzles

Destiny Run and Nightmare Puzzles both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Destiny Run's written reviews are positive against 26% of Nightmare Puzzles's. Destiny Run also leads on ratings volume (195K vs 35K). Nightmare Puzzles's advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destiny Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nightmare Puzzles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Destiny Run against 4.6 for Nightmare Puzzles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Destiny Run has 195K ratings behind it against 35K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Destiny Run's written reviews are positive against 26% of Nightmare Puzzles's.

Destiny Run ships an update every 2 months, Nightmare Puzzles monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destiny Run | Nightmare Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (195K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-run/id1576885656/reviews) | [4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightmare-puzzles-the-unknown/id6739485516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **195K** | 35K |
| Positive reviews | **60.2% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#106** |
| Size | 305 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [TEAM ONE STUDIO JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896215938) |

## What reviewers say

### Destiny Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-run/id1576885656)

Make life choices to determine your afterlife path. Decide whether to be merciful or wicked, and see if your soul ascends to heaven or descends to hell in this judgment-themed runner game.

**Highlights:** Choose Angel or Demon path, Make life choices, Determine afterlife destination, Judgment day simulation, Runner gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining game
- 🕹️ Interesting gameplay and character choices
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Stereotypical character representations
- 🚫 Misleading advertising claims

**Reported bugs**

- Character getting stuck or falling through the ground
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More customization options for characters
- Longer gameplay levels
- Reduce ad frequency
- Fix glitches and bugs


### Nightmare Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightmare-puzzles-the-unknown/id6739485516)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in a challenging puzzle game designed to test your patience and wit. Navigate through frustrating and tricky levels filled with pranks and midnight scares. Solve these annoying puzzles to escape strange nightmares and outsmart lurking ghosts.

**Highlights:** Tricky and annoying puzzles, Haunted midnight adventure, Escape ghosts and spirits, Funny yet frustrating gameplay, Escape the nightmare scenarios

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack hint 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock levels pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack hint 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Good value pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Only | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Unlock Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great value pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack hint 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack hint 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Week Offer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🤔 Challenging and innovative puzzles
- 💡 Creative and unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overwhelming amount of ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupting gameplay
- 🙄 Ads even after paid removal
- 🤔 Puzzles getting weird/inappropriate towards the end

**Reported bugs**

- Level 14 not working as intended
- Glitches causing premature level completion

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Improve ad placement to minimize disruption
- More horror-themed puzzles throughout the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destiny Run free?

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

### Is Nightmare Puzzles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Destiny Run or Nightmare Puzzles?

Destiny Run and Nightmare Puzzles are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 195K and 35K ratings respectively.

### Do Destiny Run or Nightmare Puzzles have ads?

Both Destiny Run and Nightmare Puzzles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destiny Run or Nightmare Puzzles?

Destiny Run ships an update every 2 months, and Nightmare Puzzles monthly. Most recently, Destiny Run was updated on September 25, 2026 and Nightmare Puzzles on September 25, 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.*