# Murder Room vs Downspell

The clearest difference is rating: Downspell at 5.0 against Murder Room's 4.4. Downspell also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Murder Room's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 12) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Murder Room sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Downspell sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Downspell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Murder Room has 98 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Murder Room's written reviews are positive against 100% of Downspell's.

Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, Downspell fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Murder Room | Downspell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murder-room/id536558163/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downspell/id1670480080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ateam Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579835689) | [Justin Sheckler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533304886) |

## What reviewers say

### Murder Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murder-room/id536558163)

This psychological horror adventure game puts you in the shoes of someone hunted by a serial killer. Navigate a dark environment, solve puzzles, and try to escape while maintaining your sanity. Recommended for players who enjoy suspenseful and disturbing experiences.

**Highlights:** Psychological horror adventure, Serial killer pursuit, Dark and immersive environment, Hint system, Unlockable additional story, Tap and slide controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins  - Murder Room | $0.99 | one-time |
| Another Story - Murder Room | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins - Murder Room | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging puzzle-based gameplay
- 📖 Compelling and mysterious storyline
- 🎵 Atmospheric sound effects and music
- 🎨 Creative art style and visual design
- 😱 Genuinely scary and suspenseful atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Incompatible with current iOS versions
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- ❓ Unclear puzzle instructions and guidance
- 🎮 Unintuitive controls and interactions
- 💸 Requires in-app purchases for hints

**Reported bugs**

- Game incompatible with iOS 11 and later
- Cannot pick up items (knife, chair, etc.)
- Oven puzzle code does not work correctly
- Game crashes on Chapter 2 loading screen
- Game crashes when Melanie leans over player

**Requested features**

- Update game for iOS 11 and newer versions
- Create a sequel or Murder Room 2
- Develop more games similar to Murder Room and Ellie
- Improve hint system with automatic hints after time
- Add clearer in-game instructions


### Downspell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downspell/id1670480080)

A fast-paced arcade word game where players catch falling letters to form words. Navigate through levels, collect coins, and avoid obstacles to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade action, 30 levels, Freestyle mode, Coin collection, Bonus points, Obstacle avoidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter IV | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter III | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter V | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2,000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Chapters | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Murder Room free?

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

### Is Downspell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Murder Room or Downspell?

Downspell is rated higher. Murder Room averages 4.4 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Downspell averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Murder Room or Downspell have ads?

Neither Murder Room nor Downspell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Murder Room or Downspell?

Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, and Downspell fortnightly. Most recently, Murder Room was updated on October 15, 2026 and Downspell on October 4, 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.*