Comparison

Daryse vs Dark18

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

Head to head
About

Daryse

This app connects aspiring football players with scouts, coaches, and clubs. Showcase your skills through videos, build a profile, and discover opportunities through campaigns. Scouts and clubs can also find and recruit talent.

Highlights
  • Player profiles with videos and stats
  • Campaigns and competitions for exposure
  • Talent search filters for scouts
  • Player tracking in videos
  • Networking and direct messaging
  • Launch custom campaigns
Features
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Your talent deserves to be seen. DARYSE connects football players with scouts, coaches, agents and clubs. Show your game through videos, share your football journey and discover new ways to get noticed. YOUR GAME. YOUR PROFILE. Present your position, strengths and club history. Share moments from training and matches, and feature one of your videos as a highlight at the top of your profile. NEW OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CAMPAIGNS Explore campaigns and competitions, check the entry requirements and submit your video. Show what you can do to the people looking for players like you. Some campaigns require Player Premium. FIND THE RIGHT TALENT Search for players by position, age, location and other profile details. Include current or previous clubs, and keep track of your search criteria with clear filters. LAUNCH YOUR OWN CAMPAIGNS Scouts and clubs with Premium can create campaigns, set entry requirements and review submitted videos. Shortlist players who catch your attention and select the winners of competitions. STAY VISIBLE IN YOUR VIDEOS Use player tracking to mark yourself in your football videos so others can follow your game more easily. YOUR FOOTBALL NETWORK Follow interesting profiles, give applause and share posts or campaigns with your community. Keep in touch and exchange messages in chat. OUR VISION Football talent should be visible beyond your local surroundings. DARYSE gives you a place to show your abilities and your journey, wherever you come from. For those who dare to rise! Terms of use: https://www.daryse.com/terms-of-service

About

Dark18

A private messenger offering secure end-to-end encrypted chats, HD voice and video calls, and community groups. Share updates through stories that disappear after 24 hours. Enjoy a clean, dark-themed interface designed for privacy and freedom.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • HD voice and video calls
  • Private and public groups
  • 24-hour disappearing stories
  • Dark-themed interface
  • Secure sync across devices
Features
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Welcome to Dark – the ultimate private messenger with stories, calls, and community. Dark is your all-in-one communication platform for secure messaging, high-quality audio and video calls, and authentic sharing through stories and groups – all wrapped in a sleek, dark-themed design. Whether you’re chatting one-on-one, connecting with friends in a group, or expressing yourself through stories, Dark gives you the freedom to communicate your way – with privacy and control at the center. This app contains non-intrusive ads that support ongoing development while keeping the app free for all users. Built for Privacy and Freedom Dark puts end-to-end encryption front and center, ensuring your messages, media, and calls stay truly private. No one – not even Dark – can read your messages or listen to your calls. • Secure by default • Your data stays on your device • We do not sell your information Seamless Messaging Experience Enjoy fast, smooth, and beautiful messaging – whether you’re sending text, voice notes, photos, or videos. • One-on-one or group chats • Media sharing and reactions • Smart notifications • Secure sync across devices Voice and Video Calls Stay close, even when far apart. Dark offers HD-quality voice and video calls with full encryption. • Real-time video with smooth audio • Mute and switch cameras instantly • Reliable even on slow networks Groups That Feel Like Community Dark helps you start, grow, and manage private or public groups with ease. • Admin tools and permissions • Real-time announcements • Clean layout for focused conversations • Ideal for clubs, teams, and communities Share Life Through Stories Post quick updates, thoughts, photos, or short videos that last 24 hours – or longer, if you choose. • Stories with text, media, and reactions • Full control over who sees your updates • Authentic, private sharing Minimal Design, Maximum Function • Clean, dark theme for comfortable viewing • Easy navigation across all features • Lightweight and optimized for speed • Quick sign-up with email or Google Free to Use, Ad-Supported Dark is 100% free. To support development, we show limited, respectful ads – no pop-ups, no trackers. • No subscription required • Ads placed responsibly, without interrupting your flow Key Features Recap • Private, encrypted messaging • Secure voice and video calls • Groups with admin controls • Stories with privacy settings • Clean dark-mode interface • Fast and lightweight • Privacy-respecting ads Join the Movement Dark isn’t just a chat app – it’s a space for people who value privacy, connection, and freedom. Your data is yours. Your time is yours. TERMS OF USE (EULA): For auto-renewable subscriptions, please review Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Subscription Title: Auto-renewable subscription - Subscription Length: Weekly/Monthly/Yearly (as selected by user) - Subscription Price: Dynamic pricing based on channel settings - Auto-renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the current period - Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/20cde3e7-afa3-475c-b043-3bad3d0f8a0f - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Daryse4 screens
Dark184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Daryse at none against Dark18's shown. Daryse also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 44%). Dark18's advantage is ratings volume (176 vs 3) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Daryse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Dark18 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Daryse against 3.8 for Dark18. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark18 has 176 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Daryse's written reviews are positive against 44% of Dark18's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daryse ships an update every 4 days, Dark18 weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Daryse versus Dark18: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaryseDark18
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)3.8 (176 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3176 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB130 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDaryse GmbHAna Lucila Gomez Navarro

Customer experience

Daryse

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Dark18

All ratings176 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative29.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Daryse

Subscriptions2
  • Player1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Official3 Days trial$12.991 Month
6 purchases

Dark18

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$90.991 Year
One-time3
  • Weekly Premium Access$5.99
  • Monthly Premium Access$8.99
  • Yearly Premium Access$99.99

Questions

Is Daryse free?
Daryse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark18 free?
Dark18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Daryse or Dark18?
Dark18 is rated higher. Daryse averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dark18 averages 3.8 from 176 ratings.
Do Daryse or Dark18 have ads?
Dark18 shows ads; Daryse does not.
Which is updated more often, Daryse or Dark18?
Daryse ships an update every 4 days, and Dark18 weekly. Most recently, Daryse was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dark18 on November 5, 2026.

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