Comparison

T4Two vs Dark Meadow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

T4Two

Engage in a straightforward tennis-style game designed for two players. Enjoy a simple and direct competitive experience.

Highlights
  • Two-player gameplay
  • Tennis-like mechanics
  • Simple interface
  • Casual gaming
Features
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T4Two is a simple tennis-like game for two players.

About

Dark Meadow

Explore a decaying hospital in a dark fairytale mystery. Engage in thrilling combat with gesture-based controls, uncover secrets, and upgrade your gear. This visually stunning adventure offers a gripping story and atmospheric gameplay.

Highlights
  • Visually stunning Unreal 3 engine graphics
  • Mature dark fairytale plot
  • Gesture-based combat (crossbow and sword)
  • Deep exploration and item discovery
  • In-world storytelling and acting
  • RPG elements for character progression
Features
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FREE VERSION OF THE VISUALLY STUNNING, ENGROSSING STORYTELLING GAME ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE! Nominated for Mobile Game of the Year from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences * IGN: "worth playing just to experience the game’s huge amount of eccentric dialogue, and to experience the unfolding mystery.... one of the best to hit the App Store in recent memory." * KOTAKU: "at home in the halls of BioShock's Rapture...disturbingly gorgeous experience." * DESTRUCTOID: "a very atmospheric and engrossing game with a delicious streak of dark humor coursing through its veins.. worth picking up for anybody with an interest in iOS gaming." * JOYSTIQ: "It's a surprisingly funny, gorgeous game that's an easy recommendation... ram home the truth that mobile games are getting surprisingly good at creating big worlds on tiny screens." * TOUCH ARCADE: "The Dark Meadow is a standout in almost every way. From look to setting to the touch-centric gameplay, it shines, and you can tell this title was crafted with much love " * GIZMODO.UK: "a splendid achievement. The bar has been raised, the gauntlet has been thrown down, and the hyperbole has been exhausted. We can’t wait to see the next game that tries to go one better." * MODOJO: "a cross between BioShock and Infinity Blade... a hauntingly beautiful and intriguing game everyone should play, as it offers both a compelling adventure and a glimpse into the future of smart phone gaming. " * GAMEZEBO: "arguably the best title to come to the genre. It's gorgeous, it's creepy, and it's a blast to play. This is the perfect game to play during the Halloween season. " A dark fairytale of intrigue and mystery, where the sins of the past must be paid for… So sets the stage for The Dark Meadow -- a visually stunning world of deep exploration, gripping story, and heart racing combat, created with the unrivaled power of the Unreal Engine 3. You awake in a hospital uncertain of how you arrived there or why. An old man warns of a beautiful witch whose minions roam the halls seeking the living. It is only when the witch is destroyed that you will be released from this unrelenting torment. Using fun and intuitive fully gesture-based controls, you explore the decaying ruins of Montclair Hospital, armed with your crossbow for long-range combat as well as your sword for up close and personal melee battles. The best elements from role-playing games encourage exploration as a wide variety of items are secreted throughout the world – from hidden scraps of paper that reveal the mystery of your imprisonment, to weapons and items, to money which can be used to purchase better equipment and weapons. - Visually stunning, photo-realistic world built with the Unreal 3 engine - A mature plot, stylized as a dark modern fairytale with bizarre twists and turns; - In-world storytelling and quality acting - Gesture-based action: crossbow ranged combat with ‘pull back and fire’ mechanic, slashing melee combat with dodging, blocking, and combos; - Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean , Italian, Simplified Chinese, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese languages.

Screenshots

T4Two4 screens
Dark Meadow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dark Meadow at 4.4 against T4Two's 2.5. Dark Meadow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months). T4Two's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dark Meadow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. T4Two asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dark Meadow holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of T4Two's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dark Meadow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

T4Two ships an update every 10 months, Dark Meadow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
T4Two versus Dark Meadow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterT4TwoDark Meadow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (9.4K ratings)4.4 (6.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews81.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K — better6.6K
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB547 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMasayuki AkamatsuPhosphor Games, LLC

Customer experience

T4Two

All ratings9,382 ratings
Positive25.4%
Neutral17.3%
Negative57.3%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral15.9%
Negative31.1%

Dark Meadow

All ratings6,649 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative10.7%

User reviews

T4Two

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Classic app
  • 🚀 Entertaining
  • 👍 Fun multiplayer game
  • 👍 Great for passing time
  • 👍 Simple and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Accelerometer makes the game unfair
  • 🐛 Difficult to control
  • 🐛 Needs a 1-player mode
  • 🐛 Requires a flat surface to play

Dark Meadow

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 👍 Engaging story and characters
  • 🎮 Unique and immersive gameplay
  • 💎 Creepy and atmospheric

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤑 Aggressive monetization through in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Repetitive combat and gameplay loop
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

T4Two

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Accelerometer causes issues with gameplay
  • Difficulty controlling the ball

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to turn off accelerometer
  • Add a 1-player mode against AI
  • Improve visuals and controls

Dark Meadow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup or during gameplay
  • Inability to pick up items in certain areas
  • Inconsistent controls and camera movement
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • More varied enemy types and combat mechanics
  • Ability to save progress and resume later
  • Optimization for larger screens like iPhone 5

In-app purchases

None

T4Two

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Dark Meadow

One-time10
  • 35,000 Gold Pieces$0.99
  • 100 Sun Coins$0.99
  • 100,000 Gold Pieces$1.99
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  • 210 Sun Coins$1.99
  • Premium Upgrade$1.99
  • 300,000 Gold Pieces$4.99
  • 550 Sun Coins$4.99
  • 800,000 Gold Pieces$9.99
  • 1250 Sun Coins$9.99
  • 2,000,000 Gold Pieces$19.99

Questions

Is T4Two free?
T4Two is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dark Meadow free?
Dark Meadow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, T4Two or Dark Meadow?
Dark Meadow is rated higher. T4Two averages 2.5 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Dark Meadow averages 4.4 from 6.6K ratings.
Do T4Two or Dark Meadow have ads?
T4Two shows ads; Dark Meadow does not.
Which is updated more often, T4Two or Dark Meadow?
T4Two ships an update every 10 months, and Dark Meadow every 9 days. Most recently, T4Two was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dark Meadow on November 6, 2026.

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