# Dark Blades vs Sunderfolk Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Sunderfolk Controller at 4.5 against Dark Blades's 4.0. Sunderfolk Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Dark Blades's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Blades sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sunderfolk Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunderfolk Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunderfolk Controller has 93 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Dark Blades's written reviews are positive against 66% of Sunderfolk Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dark Blades ships an update every 10 months, Sunderfolk Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Blades | Sunderfolk Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-blades/id1644298758/reviews) | **[4.5 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunderfolk-controller/id6654888903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Vlchez Domnguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499623365) | [Dreamhaven, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523557045) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Blades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-blades/id1644298758)

This tool helps you create and manage characters for the tabletop role-playing game Blades in the Dark. It provides access to all seven character types within the game's industrial fantasy setting.

**Highlights:** Character creation, Character management, All seven character types, Tabletop RPG tool, Blades in the Dark companion

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dark Blade Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Sunderfolk Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunderfolk-controller/id6654888903)

Enhance your turn-based tactical RPG experience with this companion app. It transforms your mobile device into a controller, rule book, and inventory manager for up to four players. Requires the full game to be purchased separately.

**Highlights:** Mobile controller functionality, Digital rule book, Inventory management, Card hand display, Couch co-op enhancement

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 👍 Couch co-op experience
- 👍 Easy to get into RPG-style gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disconnection issues during gameplay
- 🔧 Confusing interface at times
- 🔧 Notifications hidden by Dynamic Island on iPhone
- 🔧 Not optimized for iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps disconnecting during first encounter
- Incompatible with older Xbox hardware

**Requested features**

- More characters
- Landscape mode support
- Dedicated iPad app
- 5-6 player game mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Blades free?

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

### Is Sunderfolk Controller free?

Sunderfolk Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Blades or Sunderfolk Controller?

Sunderfolk Controller is rated higher. Dark Blades averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sunderfolk Controller averages 4.5 from 93 ratings.

### Do Dark Blades or Sunderfolk Controller have ads?

Dark Blades shows ads; Sunderfolk Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Blades or Sunderfolk Controller?

Dark Blades ships an update every 10 months, and Sunderfolk Controller monthly. Most recently, Dark Blades was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sunderfolk Controller on October 16, 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.*