# DARKEST DAYS vs Glintstorm

The clearest difference is price: DARKEST DAYS at Free against Glintstorm's $0.99. DARKEST DAYS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Glintstorm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 37) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DARKEST DAYS is free to download; Glintstorm costs $0.99 up front. DARKEST DAYS sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Glintstorm asks for nothing beyond the download.

DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, Glintstorm every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DARKEST DAYS | Glintstorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-days/id1640452951/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **418** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NHN Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708107055) | [Robert Corbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890247992) |

## 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


### Glintstorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glintstorm/id6771947440)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DARKEST DAYS free?

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

### Is Glintstorm free?

Glintstorm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DARKEST DAYS or Glintstorm have ads?

Neither DARKEST DAYS nor Glintstorm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DARKEST DAYS or Glintstorm?

DARKEST DAYS ships an update every 9 days, and Glintstorm every 4 days. Most recently, DARKEST DAYS was updated on October 27, 2026 and Glintstorm on October 19, 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.*