# Nightmare Dorm vs Solo Spellcasting

The clearest difference is rating: Solo Spellcasting at 4.6 against Nightmare Dorm's 1.0. Solo Spellcasting also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (874 vs 1). Nightmare Dorm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solo Spellcasting sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. Nightmare Dorm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solo Spellcasting holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solo Spellcasting has 874 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Nightmare Dorm's written reviews are positive against 38% of Solo Spellcasting's.

Nightmare Dorm ships an update daily, Solo Spellcasting weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nightmare Dorm | Solo Spellcasting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightmare-dorm/id1627001457/reviews) | **[4.6 (874 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-spellcasting/id6504794430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **874** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **38.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 844 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Liujiaoyidai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591347744) | [HARVEST STAR INTERACTIVE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740099948) |

## What reviewers say

### Nightmare Dorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightmare-dorm/id1627001457)

Defend your dormitory from a ghost by hiding in bed, building defenses, and fighting off evil spirits. The ghost is frantically attacking the dorm door, so act fast to survive the night.

**Highlights:** Hide in bed, Build facilities and defenses, Fight evil spirits, Defend dormitory, Ghost attack survival

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solo Spellcasting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-spellcasting/id6504794430)

Embark on a solo wizard adventure to save the world from dark forces. Master a deep spell combination system to overcome challenges, solve puzzles, and explore mystical lands. Become a legendary hero through your bravery and spellcasting prowess.

**Highlights:** Solo wizard hero gameplay, Learn and cast powerful spells, Rich spell combination system, Defeat enemies and solve puzzles, Explore unknown regions, Save the world from dark forces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halloween Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shining Key Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| MagicJourneyStarterPack($0.99) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sign in Rewards($1.99) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 War Order | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Contract Month Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Privilege Contract Month Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viper's Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stellar Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sign in Rewards($9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Combat Power Boost Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Gift Fundation | $9.99 | one-time |
| 680 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shining Key Pack1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 War Order | $14.99 | one-time |
| MagicJourneyStarterPack $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Viper's Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stellar Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sanctum Blessing | $29.99 | one-time |
| MagicJourneyStarterPack $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Offer 2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shining Key Pack($49.99) | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Combat Power Boost Pack 2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Offer 3 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Shining Key Pack 3 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Good progression and balance
- 💡 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lags
- 🔋 High device resource usage
- 🔒 Issues with account binding and purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies getting stuck behind spawn line
- Skills not registering or working as intended
- Progress loss due to crashes and glitches

**Requested features**

- Better optimization for older/weaker devices
- More in-game instructions and tutorials
- Ability to play on multiple devices with the same account


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nightmare Dorm free?

Nightmare Dorm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solo Spellcasting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nightmare Dorm or Solo Spellcasting?

Solo Spellcasting is rated higher. Nightmare Dorm averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Solo Spellcasting averages 4.6 from 874 ratings.

### Do Nightmare Dorm or Solo Spellcasting have ads?

Both Nightmare Dorm and Solo Spellcasting show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nightmare Dorm or Solo Spellcasting?

Nightmare Dorm ships an update daily, and Solo Spellcasting weekly. Most recently, Nightmare Dorm was updated on October 6, 2026 and Solo Spellcasting on October 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.*