Comparison

To the Dragon Cave vs Dark Frequency

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

To the Dragon Cave

An immersive audio-first first-person shooter set in a fantasy world. Navigate dangerous lands, battle diverse enemies, and upgrade your weapons in this unique adventure. Your choices shape the narrative with multiple endings.

Highlights
  • Audio-first gameplay (headphones required)
  • Fantasy FPS genre
  • 9 distinct game settings
  • 11 enemy types and 5 bosses
  • Weapon customization and upgrades
  • Professionally voiced story dialogues
  • Endless Battle bonus mode
  • 4 different game endings
Features
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* This is audio game, headphones required * Liberate yourself from the throes of a powerful dragon, escape from a stone tower and wander hither and thither in the far-away land of Laudonia. Not for a single moment will you be safe, that's for sure. Hordes of enemies lie in waiting at each step of your dangerous wanderings. Bloodthirsty sheep, giant spiders, skeletons, zombie trees and lots of other dark creatures strive to seize your soul. You, however, are endowed with a mission that drives you forward. Therefore, you shall never give up. You won't want to miss: - classical FPS game genre - first person shooter spiced with hyperbole and phantasy story - 9 different settings - you will visit a Crystal Palace, stride through the Land of Eternal Snow, sail across an Endless Lake not to avoid the City of the Dead - 11 types of enemies, not to mention 5 ruthless bosses - perfecting your weapons - because who would fence with a common sword when you can wield its diamond super-brother? - the story dialogues dubbed by professional actors - a bonus in the form of an Endless Battle - once you have survived your passing through Laudonia, you are ready to take part in this challenge - 4 different endings of the game - it is only you who is to decide the fate of the game heroes - connection with the Game Centre - because you want to show to others how good you are

About

Dark Frequency

Battle corrupted beasts with a celestial hammer in a dark, mythic world. This roguelite action survival game features endless waves of enemies, stackable upgrades, and permanent progression. Every run offers a unique challenge, making you stronger with each death.

Highlights
  • Roguelite action survival gameplay
  • Intense hammer combat mechanics
  • Endless waves of enemies
  • Stackable upgrade system
  • Permanent progression with Sigils
  • Unique Boons for altered gameplay
Features
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The Forge has shattered. The Glass-Beasts have risen. And you are the only thing standing between the world and eternal darkness. You are Crucible-Born, a being of molten glass and beast-soul, hammered into existence by The Ancient One. Armed with a celestial hammer, you must fight through endless trials of corrupted Glass-Beasts, reclaim the scattered Shards, and rekindle the Forge before the world goes cold forever. Every run is different. Every death makes you stronger. Forge your own path through a brutal roguelite system where no two runs play the same. Between waves, choose powerful upgrades that shape how you fight. Stack abilities, build synergies, and discover combinations that turn you from a lone survivor into an unstoppable force of the Forge. Fight with purpose. Strike with weight. Swing your hammer in fast, punishing arcs or charge a ground-shattering slam that sends shockwaves through entire enemy groups. Movement, timing, and positioning matter, dodge through enemy lines, dash to safety, and learn the rhythms of each beast before they overwhelm you. Grow beyond a single run. Spend your earned Shards on permanent Sigils that carry power across every future run. Unlock Boons, game-changing abilities that fundamentally alter how you play. Each session leaves you stronger, more prepared for the next. You will experience Endless waves of Glass-Beasts with scaling difficulty Upgrade system with stackable abilities and unique Boons Permanent progression through Sigils that grow with every run Intense hammer combat A dark, mythic world dripping in forge fire and shattered glass. The Forge remembers every trial.

Screenshots

To the Dragon Cave4 screens
Dark Frequency4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dark Frequency at Free against To the Dragon Cave's $5.99. Dark Frequency also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (100% vs 63%). To the Dragon Cave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dark Frequency is free to download; To the Dragon Cave costs $5.99 up front. Dark Frequency sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. To the Dragon Cave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dark Frequency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To the Dragon Cave has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of To the Dragon Cave's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Frequency's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

To the Dragon Cave ships an update every 5 weeks, Dark Frequency every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
To the Dragon Cave versus Dark Frequency: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTo the Dragon CaveDark Frequency
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB214 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKikiriki Games s.r.o.Unmbox Studios

Customer experience

To the Dragon Cave

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Dark Frequency

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

To the Dragon Cave

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Dark Frequency

One-time4
  • Ember Purse$1.99
  • Content Extension Pack$3.99
  • Forge Reserve$4.99
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  • Shards Vault$7.99

Questions

Is To the Dragon Cave free?
To the Dragon Cave costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dark Frequency free?
Dark Frequency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, To the Dragon Cave or Dark Frequency?
Dark Frequency is rated higher. To the Dragon Cave averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Dark Frequency averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do To the Dragon Cave or Dark Frequency have ads?
Neither To the Dragon Cave nor Dark Frequency shows ads.
Which is updated more often, To the Dragon Cave or Dark Frequency?
To the Dragon Cave ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dark Frequency every 6 days. Most recently, To the Dragon Cave was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dark Frequency on October 31, 2026.

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