# Daryse vs Dark18

The clearest difference is ads: Daryse at none against Dark18's shown. Dark18's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 3) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Daryse against 3.7 for Dark18. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark18 has 150 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Daryse's written reviews are positive against 38% of Dark18's.

Daryse ships an update every 10 days, Dark18 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daryse | Dark18 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daryse/id1616635546/reviews) | [3.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark18/id6749346497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **150** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **38.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 39 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daryse GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616635548) | [Ana Lucila Gomez Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830136813) |

## What reviewers say

### Daryse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daryse/id1616635546)

This video-based platform connects aspiring athletes with sports professionals like scouts and coaches. Showcase your skills through video clips and build your profile to gain visibility and opportunities in the sports world. Connect with a community of players and officials to share experiences and grow.

**Highlights:** Video profile creation, Scout and coach discovery, Player-to-player networking, Skill-based filtering, Community interaction, Applause/like function

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player | $0.99 | per month |
| Official | $12.99 | per month |


### Dark18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark18/id6749346497)

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, all within a sleek, dark-themed interface. It's designed for users who prioritize privacy and freedom in their communication.

**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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $90.99 | per year |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Premium Access | $8.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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?

Daryse and Dark18 are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 150 ratings respectively.

### 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 10 days, and Dark18 weekly. Most recently, Daryse was updated on September 10, 2026 and Dark18 on September 21, 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.*