# DARKEST DAYS vs StarForge Online

The clearest difference is rating: StarForge Online at 5.0 against DARKEST DAYS's 4.2. DARKEST DAYS's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (420 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DARKEST DAYS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and StarForge Online sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StarForge Online holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DARKEST DAYS has 420 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, StarForge Online every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DARKEST DAYS | StarForge Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-days/id1640452951/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starforge-online/id6742386717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **420** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NHN Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708107055) | [Michael Schwarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459794965) |

## What reviewers say

### DARKEST DAYS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-days/id1640452951)

Explore a post-apocalyptic open world filled with zombies, uncover the virus's origin, and build a sanctuary. Survive by scavenging, crafting, and fighting hordes with various vehicles and weapons. Engage in both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Vehicle collection and upgrades, Zombie combat, Base building and community management, Multiplayer modes (co-op and PvP), Story progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner-Only Lucky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Construction Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Red Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Red Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Red Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Red Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,740 Red Diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |
| Luna Bloody | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Open world zombie survival
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Controller support
- 👍 Short load times
- 👍 Smooth inventory management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Performance issues and lags
- 🐛 Excessive gas consumption
- 🐛 Difficulty in solo play

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when looting
- Game stays at loading screen
- Glitches and inconsistencies

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to turn off invites


### StarForge Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starforge-online/id6742386717)

Pilot your custom space fighter in epic multiplayer battles across the galaxy. Compete in daily and hourly events, join guilds for exclusive challenges, and gather resources to craft the ultimate ship.

**Highlights:** Skill-based space combat, Custom ship building, Resource gathering and crafting, Daily and hourly events, Guild-exclusive multiplayer events, Galaxy exploration

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal Pack - Small | $4.99 | one-time |
| Credit Pack - Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| StarForge Online - Pro Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack - Medium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack - Large | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DARKEST DAYS free?

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

### Is StarForge Online free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DARKEST DAYS or StarForge Online?

StarForge Online is rated higher. DARKEST DAYS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while StarForge Online averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DARKEST DAYS or StarForge Online have ads?

Neither DARKEST DAYS nor StarForge Online shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DARKEST DAYS or StarForge Online?

DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, and StarForge Online every 13 months. Most recently, DARKEST DAYS was updated on November 3, 2026 and StarForge Online on October 7, 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.*