Comparison

Dark Summoner vs Otogi

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

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About

Dark Summoner

Engage in a dark fantasy world by summoning and powering up over 5,000 unique monsters. Team up with friends to defeat powerful raid bosses, form clans, and craft items to enhance your team's abilities. Play at your own pace with regular free updates and events.

Highlights
  • Summon and power up over 5,000 monsters
  • Cooperative raid boss battles
  • Form and develop clans with friends
  • Craft powerful battle items
  • Artwork by famous artists
  • Regular free events and updates
Features
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Garnering Critical Acclaim from Around the World! Dark Summoner, a Dark Fantasy Social Game Gem! Downloaded over 9 million times worldwide! Overwhelming Quality Recognized Around the Globe! *********************************************************** 【Game Introduction】 Bring about an end to the war that's plunged the world into chaos! Summon powerful Rare Monsters and power them up to be mighty warriors for your cause. Form Clans with your friends and aim for the top rank! ■Featuring artwork by many famous Japanese and international artists! A large number of artists from Japan and other countries have contributed to the game. Gorgeous illustrations and intense CG movies deepen the game experience. ■Features over 5,000 Monsters! Featuring more than 5,000 types of monsters designed by famous artists! Monsters are frequently added! Get them all to complete your collection! ■Power up your monsters! Make sacrifices to the monsters you've collected to create the strongest team. Raise epic monsters and become the best! ■Team up with friends to defeat legendary Dark Lord Raid Bosses! Summon legendary Dark Lords using items gathered from completing missions. Cooperate with friends to defeat the Dark Lords and their unbelievable power! Defeated Dark Lords will join your team! ■Form Clans with your friends! In the newly implemented Clan System, create and develop Clans with your friends to gain bonuses! Battle against your Clan mates in future in-game events! Secure your spot in history alongside your friends! ■Craft Relica that can influence the outcome of Battle! Monsters aren't the only vital part of Battles! Gather Magic Crystals to Craft powerful Items, and equip them to boost your stats! There are endless combinations! Find the one that suits your play style! ■Only have a few minutes free? That's OK! The game is playable even if you only have a few minutes to spare. Play at your own pace -- on the train to work or school, before bed, whatever fits your lifestyle! ■New free events and updates added monthly! New events and content are added to the game each month. Dark Summoner is constantly evolving! *********************************************************** ※This game is playable on iOS 15.0 and higher. ※The game may not run if your device's time and date settings are not correct. ※The game's initial load time may take a few minutes in areas with a weak network connection. In such cases, please wait for the load to complete and do not close the application. ※A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for the optimal Dark Summoner experience.

About

Otogi

Embark on an adventure to purify mysterious "filth" caused by human emotions. Team up with unique "yokai" companions, reimagined from folklore and legends, to battle and restore balance to the world. Experience a visually stunning and audibly rich narrative brought to life by renowned voice actors and illustrators.

Highlights
  • Purify mysterious "filth"
  • Collect and battle with "yokai" companions
  • Unique "yokai" interpretations
  • Stunning 3D transformations
  • Voice acting by popular seiyuu
  • Artwork by renowned illustrators
Features
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Have you ever encountered a mysterious event in your life that cannot be explained by common sense? In fact, it is likely to be caused by "filth". "Dirty" breeds in the wobbly heart of human beings. Since ancient times, Onmyoji has worked to resolve such incidents. And has continued into modern society. Onmyoji and "yokai" with their own will Working together to purify the filth and maintain the balance of the world—— ■I have never seen such a "yokai"! A "Yokai" companion to add color to your adventure! A new interpretation based on gods, legendary weapons, folklore, and great men! "Sick Girl" Kiyohime who turned into a snake Come to Shibuya for sightseeing and fashion-loving fairy queen Titania… Subvert the "yokai" you imagine and compose a legendary story! Many popular seiyuu such as Tomatsu Haruka, Matsuoka Zhencheng, Shimono Hiro, Kobayashi Yu, etc. Make the story more "sound and colorful"! ■1 "Yokai" 2 kinds of fun!? Popular illustrators Hibharaha, Kiyacho, *zoff, Miyoshino, ATARU, Kenichi Iwamoto Handsome! cute! A little bit sexy!? The "yokai" who can't watch a hundred times are here!! During the battle, the yokai transforms into a more lovable 3D mod!! The cute "Yokai" has become even cuter! The handsome "yokai" has become a little cute!? Control the "yokai" to start an incredible battle adventure!! Bring your favorite friends and complete the task together!!

Screenshots

Dark Summoner4 screens
Otogi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Otogi at 4.7 against Dark Summoner's 3.6. Otogi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Summoner sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Otogi sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Otogi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 289 and 153 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Dark Summoner's written reviews are positive against 71% of Otogi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Summoner ships an update every 3 months, Otogi monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dark Summoner versus Otogi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark SummonerOtogi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (289 ratings)4.7 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews70.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings289 — better153
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB411 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAteam Entertainment Inc.建平 吴

Customer experience

Dark Summoner

All ratings289 ratings
Positive61.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative31.6%

Otogi

All ratings153 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Dark Summoner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or create account
  • Disappearing rewards and progress
  • Broken trading/gifting functionality
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Account recovery option
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Rebalance of progression system
  • More F2P-friendly content

Otogi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Dark Summoner

One-time12
  • 120 Soul Points$0.99
  • 365 Soul Points$2.99
  • Event Value Pack I$3.99
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  • 1000 Soul Points$7.99
  • Royal Pack C$7.99
  • 1520 Soul Points$11.99
  • Summoner's Pass$12.99
  • 3100 Soul Points$22.99
  • 4800 Soul Points$34.99
  • 8300 Soul Points$59.99
  • 11000 Soul Points$69.99
  • Value Pack! (Platinum)$79.99
9 purchases

Otogi

One-time9
  • 100 Jewels + 1 Mochi$0.99
  • Newbie Gift Pack$0.99
  • 400 Jewels$4.99
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  • Weekly Promotion[Once a week]$9.99
  • 820 Jewels$9.99
  • 1,700 Jewels$19.99
  • 50% OFF! On Weekend!$19.99
  • 4,300 Jewels$49.99
  • 9,000 Jewels$99.99

Questions

Is Dark Summoner free?
Dark Summoner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Otogi free?
Otogi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dark Summoner or Otogi?
Otogi is rated higher. Dark Summoner averages 3.6 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while Otogi averages 4.7 from 153 ratings.
Do Dark Summoner or Otogi have ads?
Dark Summoner shows ads; Otogi does not.
Which is updated more often, Dark Summoner or Otogi?
Dark Summoner ships an update every 3 months, and Otogi monthly. Most recently, Dark Summoner was updated on October 16, 2026 and Otogi on October 16, 2026.

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