# To the Dragon Cave vs Dark Frequency

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | To the Dragon Cave | Dark Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-the-dragon-cave/id1597579625/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 361 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kikiriki Games s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589320640) | [Unmbox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836642090) |

## What reviewers say

### To the Dragon Cave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-the-dragon-cave/id1597579625)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dark Frequency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ember Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Content Extension Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forge Reserve | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shards Vault | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*