# Black Book RPG vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Duskfall at 86% against Black Book RPG's 38%. Duskfall also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 35). Black Book RPG's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Book RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duskfall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Black Book RPG's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Book RPG | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-book-rpg/id1619327414/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HYPETRAIN DIGITAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263417060) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Book RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-book-rpg/id1619327414)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a young sorceress in this card-based RPG. Explore Slavic folklore, battle demons with powerful spells, and uncover the secrets of the Black Book. The free version offers a prologue and an endless mode, with the full game available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Card-based RPG combat, Slavic folklore setting, Demon summoning and exorcisms, Spell card collection, Riddle solving and side-quests, In-game encyclopedia

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


### Duskfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dungeon crawling, Strategic combat system, Fantasy world exploration, Hero customization and upgrades, Crafting and enchantment, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duskfall Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasons Tier 2 Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1300 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000 gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7000 gems | $35.99 | one-time |
| 16000 gems | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro experience
- 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
- 💡 Customizable character
- 👍 Good basic fun
- 👍 Impressive and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
- 🔒 Inventory paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable updates
- 🐛 Inventory management issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing after purchases
- Doors/gates relocking after progress
- Clues not saved in quest log

**Requested features**

- More in-game purchase options
- More skill optimization
- Hint feature or help for stuck players
- Ability to see companion classes
- Ability to customize companions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Book RPG free?

Black Book RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Duskfall free?

Duskfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Black Book RPG or Duskfall?

Duskfall is rated higher. Black Book RPG averages 3.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Black Book RPG or Duskfall have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; Black Book RPG does not.

### Which is updated more often, Black Book RPG or Duskfall?

Black Book RPG ships an update every 2 weeks, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Black Book RPG was updated on October 24, 2026 and Duskfall on October 27, 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.*