# Apex Patrol vs Dark Frequency

The clearest difference is price: Dark Frequency at Free against Apex Patrol's $6.99. Dark Frequency also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Apex Patrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

Dark Frequency is free to download; Apex Patrol costs $6.99 up front. Dark Frequency sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Apex Patrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dark Frequency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apex Patrol has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Apex Patrol's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Frequency's.

Apex Patrol ships an update every 10 months, Dark Frequency every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apex Patrol | Dark Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-patrol/id482426234/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 31 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Unmbox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836642090) |

## What reviewers say

### Apex Patrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-patrol/id482426234)

Embark on a text-based space adventure as a star cruiser commander. Explore worlds, rescue ships, investigate phenomena, and battle an enemy to save Earth. Your strategic decisions will determine humanity's fate.

**Highlights:** Command a star cruiser, Visit colonial worlds, Rescue imperiled vessels, Investigate stellar phenomena, Battle a ruthless foe, Text-based adventure

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dark Frequency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593)

Battle corrupted beasts with a celestial hammer in a dark, mythic world. This roguelite action survival game features endless waves of enemies, stackable upgrades, and permanent progression. Every run offers a unique challenge, making you stronger with each death.

**Highlights:** Roguelite action survival gameplay, Intense hammer combat mechanics, Endless waves of enemies, Stackable upgrade system, Permanent progression with Sigils, Unique Boons for altered gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ember Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Content Extension Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forge Reserve | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shards Vault | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apex Patrol free?

Apex Patrol costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dark Frequency free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Apex Patrol or Dark Frequency?

Dark Frequency is rated higher. Apex Patrol averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dark Frequency averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Apex Patrol or Dark Frequency have ads?

Apex Patrol shows ads; Dark Frequency does not.

### Which is updated more often, Apex Patrol or Dark Frequency?

Apex Patrol ships an update every 10 months, and Dark Frequency every 6 days. Most recently, Apex Patrol was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dark Frequency on October 20, 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.*