# Super Dark Deception vs Crunchyroll

The clearest difference is price: Crunchyroll at Free against Super Dark Deception's $5.99. Crunchyroll also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Super Dark Deception's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Crunchyroll is free to download; Super Dark Deception costs $5.99 up front. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Super Dark Deception asks for nothing beyond the download.

Super Dark Deception holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Dark Deception has 293 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Super Dark Deception's written reviews are positive against 50% of Crunchyroll's.

Super Dark Deception ships an update every 4 days, Crunchyroll every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Dark Deception | Crunchyroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-dark-deception/id1659946589/reviews)** | [3.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-aooni/id6737418913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **293** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Glowstick Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494973594) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Dark Deception

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-dark-deception/id1659946589)

Experience a retro-style horror game where you're trapped in a dark realm filled with nightmarish monsters. Navigate mazes and make split-second decisions to survive. It's a thrilling chase where running is your only option.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art graphics, Nightmarish monster encounters, Maze navigation challenges, Survival-focused gameplay, Fast-paced action

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 💡 Ability to switch characters
- 💡 Replay any level
- 🚀 Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty setting issues
- 🐛 Audio bugs
- 🐛 Teleport issues
- 🐛 Soft locking bugs
- 🐛 Boss fight challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty setting resets
- Audio issues
- Teleport not working as expected
- Soft locks in certain levels
- Challenging boss fights

**Requested features**

- Chapter 2 release
- More levels
- Language options
- Improved boss fight mechanics


### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-aooni/id6737418913)

Experience the legendary "Ao Oni" horror game with new modes and high-speed challenges. Explore a mysterious mansion, evade blue monsters, and uncover secrets to escape alive. Requires a Crunchyroll Premium membership.

**Highlights:** Legendary "Ao Oni" horror gameplay, High Speed Mode (2x and 15x), New "Ao Oni - Ai's Story -" mode, Procedurally changing rooms, Multiple endings to discover

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Dark Deception free?

Super Dark Deception costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crunchyroll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Super Dark Deception or Crunchyroll?

Super Dark Deception is rated higher. Super Dark Deception averages 4.5 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 3.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Super Dark Deception or Crunchyroll have ads?

Neither Super Dark Deception nor Crunchyroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Dark Deception or Crunchyroll?

Super Dark Deception ships an update every 4 days, and Crunchyroll every 2 days. Most recently, Super Dark Deception was updated on October 25, 2026 and Crunchyroll on October 24, 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.*