# I Saw Black Clouds vs Orphans

The clearest difference is rating: Orphans at 4.6 against I Saw Black Clouds's 3.8. Orphans also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 21 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 59%). I Saw Black Clouds's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I Saw Black Clouds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Orphans sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orphans holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orphans has 2.6K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of I Saw Black Clouds's written reviews are positive against 82% of Orphans's.

I Saw Black Clouds ships an update every 21 months, Orphans every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I Saw Black Clouds | Orphans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-saw-black-clouds/id1577742597/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orphans/id1629645742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wales Interactive Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478870653) | [SponsorAds GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273662470) |

## What reviewers say

### I Saw Black Clouds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-saw-black-clouds/id1577742597)

Uncover dark secrets in your hometown after a friend's death. This interactive FMV thriller features a branching narrative driven by your choices and character interactions. The truth you find will be harrowing.

**Highlights:** Branching narrative, Interactive FMV, Supernatural elements, Moral choices affect outcome, Unlock 'Skip Scene' feature, Personality Assessment

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| I Saw Black Clouds - Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


### Orphans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orphans/id1629645742)

Embark on a chilling interactive horror mystery where your decisions shape the narrative. Help a group of friends uncover dark secrets within an abandoned orphanage, facing disturbing phenomena and a thickening fog. Your choices determine the story's outcome and ending.

**Highlights:** Interactive horror mystery, Player decisions affect story, Uncover dark secrets, Communicate via messenger, Customizable themes and profile pictures, In-game notes for story recap, Background music option

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium-Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Flatrate-Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 40 BicS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 BicS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 BicS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Herzen Flatrate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| 800 BicS | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500 BicS | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flatrate | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging story and characters
- 👍 Immersive interactive experience
- 🎨 High-quality visuals and videos
- 🔒 No ads or paywalls to progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Slow pacing and excessive dialogue
- 🎮 Frustrating and difficult mini-games
- 💰 Paid features and unlocks are expensive
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance and loading times
- Purchased content not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More player agency and choices
- Ability to skip or bypass mini-games
- Improved difficulty balancing for mini-games
- More diverse gender and sexuality options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I Saw Black Clouds free?

I Saw Black Clouds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orphans free?

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

### Which has better reviews, I Saw Black Clouds or Orphans?

Orphans is rated higher. I Saw Black Clouds averages 3.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Orphans averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do I Saw Black Clouds or Orphans have ads?

Orphans shows ads; I Saw Black Clouds does not.

### Which is updated more often, I Saw Black Clouds or Orphans?

I Saw Black Clouds ships an update every 21 months, and Orphans every 9 days. Most recently, I Saw Black Clouds was updated on October 25, 2026 and Orphans on October 30, 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.*