# DARKEST DAYS vs Once Human

The clearest difference is rating: Once Human at 4.5 against DARKEST DAYS's 4.0. Once Human also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). DARKEST DAYS's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DARKEST DAYS sells 37 one-off in-app purchases and Once Human sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Once Human holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 354 and 291 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of DARKEST DAYS's written reviews are positive against 55% of Once Human's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, Once Human monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DARKEST DAYS | Once Human |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-days/id1640452951/reviews) | **[4.5 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-human-raidzone/id6747735937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 291 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NHN Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708107055) | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) |

## 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 (37)**

| 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 |
| S3. Surprise Upgrade Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Silvermoon Beach Outfit | $2.49 | one-time |
| Bulletproof Catcher Outfit | $2.49 | one-time |
| 250 Red Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barracks Construction Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Red Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Material Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ltd. Facility Blueprint Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Resident Level-Up Pack I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Upgrade Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 870 Red Diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1,740 Red Diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |
| Resident Level-Up Pack II | $12.99 | one-time |
| Limited Equipment Upgrade Pack 1 | $24.99 | one-time |
| S12 Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1,800 Red Diamonds | $24.99 | one-time |
| Kyla Jane | $24.99 | one-time |
| Luna Bloody | $24.99 | one-time |
| Community Pass S4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Community Pass S3 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Enhancement Pack III | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3,600 Red Diamonds | $24.99 | one-time |
| Resident Level-Up Pack III | $24.99 | one-time |
| Scenario Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Limited Equipment Upgrade Pack 2 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 3,200 Red Diamonds | $44.99 | one-time |
| Limited Material Pack 2 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 6,400 Red Diamonds | $44.99 | one-time |
| Limited Advanced Weapon Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| Limited Special Weapon Pack | $89.99 | one-time |
| Limited Combat Manual Pack | $89.99 | 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


### Once Human

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-human-raidzone/id6747735937)

Engage in high-intensity PvP survival where every resource and victory must be fought for. Build bases, customize weapons, and utilize unique abilities to dominate a ruthless jungle. Victory is determined by skill and strategy in a fair, competitive environment.

**Highlights:** High-intensity PvP combat, Resource gathering and raiding, Base building and defense, Weapon and armor customization, Unique tactical abilities (Deviations), Fair competitive environment

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meta Pass(Subscription) | $4.99 | per month |
| Shining New Star Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Whale Dream Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shining New Star  Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Player Sponsorship | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shining Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Crystgin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Selection Gift Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Optional Reward1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Meta Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 330 Crystgin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Advanced) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Optional Reward2 | $11.49 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Upgrade) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Rune Gift Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1090 Crystgin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Luxurious Selection Gift Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Optional Reward3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Deluxe) | $21.49 | one-time |
| Battle Pass  (Deluxe) | $23.99 | one-time |
| Abyss Starforged Gift Pack I | $29.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Refund: Blazing Ring | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2280 Crystgin | $29.99 | one-time |
| Abyss Starforged Gift Pack II | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3880 Crystgin | $49.99 | one-time |
| Abyss Starforged Gift Pack III | $99.99 | one-time |
| 7880 Crystgin | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DARKEST DAYS free?

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

### Is Once Human free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DARKEST DAYS or Once Human?

Once Human is rated higher. DARKEST DAYS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Once Human averages 4.5 from 291 ratings.

### Do DARKEST DAYS or Once Human have ads?

Neither DARKEST DAYS nor Once Human shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DARKEST DAYS or Once Human?

DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, and Once Human monthly. Most recently, DARKEST DAYS was updated on October 17, 2026 and Once Human on October 17, 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.*