# Blacken Slash vs Cyber Quest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blacken Slash at 96% against Cyber Quest's 65%. Blacken Slash also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Cyber Quest's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Blacken Slash costs $4.99 and Cyber Quest $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blacken Slash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Blacken Slash's written reviews are positive against 65% of Cyber Quest's.

Blacken Slash ships an update fortnightly, Cyber Quest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blacken Slash | Cyber Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacken-slash/id1604646442/reviews)** | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyber-quest/id6738668652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **95.6% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#107** |
| Size | 161 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sonderland Games UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546364147) | [Dean Coulter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709702167) |

## What reviewers say

### Blacken Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacken-slash/id1604646442)

Engage in turn-based tactical combat with roguelike elements. Craft unique character builds with a vast array of items and skills. Enjoy a story-driven experience with a retro soundtrack and compete on an online ladder.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Roguelike elements, Item-based build crafting, Carry favorite items between runs, Online ladder competition, Challenging achievements, Story-driven experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay loop
- 💡 Innovative mechanics
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing visuals
- 🧠 Strategic depth
- 💰 Worth the price, no ads/IAPs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lacks strategic depth (for some)
- 😴 Combat can be boring
- 📉 Can become trivially easy
- 🔋 Drains battery significantly
- 🔄 Early levels can be repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Insane battery drainage
- iPad getting super hot

**Requested features**

- Consider adding two or more units for more interesting gameplay
- More content for future updates


### Cyber Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyber-quest/id6738668652)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Assemble a crew of cyberpunk characters in this retro deck-building RPG. Battle crime gangs with strategic card play, level up your crew, and explore a city with roguelike challenges. Enjoy offline play with a unique soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Deck building and customization, Crew leveling and power unlocks, Roguelike exploration and challenges, Card enhancement options, Offline gameplay, Screen reader accessibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blacken Slash free?

Blacken Slash costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cyber Quest free?

Cyber Quest costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blacken Slash or Cyber Quest?

Blacken Slash is rated higher. Blacken Slash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Cyber Quest averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Blacken Slash or Cyber Quest have ads?

Neither Blacken Slash nor Cyber Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blacken Slash or Cyber Quest?

Blacken Slash ships an update fortnightly, and Cyber Quest every 3 days. Most recently, Blacken Slash was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cyber Quest on November 8, 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.*