# BAD END vs Open Sorcery

The clearest difference is rating: Open Sorcery at 5.0 against BAD END's 4.0. Open Sorcery also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BAD END costs $3.99 and Open Sorcery $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Open Sorcery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BAD END's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open Sorcery's.

BAD END ships an update every 5 months, Open Sorcery fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BAD END | Open Sorcery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-end/id564600390/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-sorcery/id1111311076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 199 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YOX-Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/337478968) | [Abigail Corfman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109083692) |

## What reviewers say

### BAD END

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-end/id564600390)

A visual novel where player choices have deadly real-world consequences. Follow a protagonist seeking the truth behind his friend's death by playing a dangerous game.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual novel, Life-or-death choices, Mystery story, Multiple languages supported, Character introductions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Open Sorcery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-sorcery/id1111311076)

A text-based game where you embody an Elemental Firewall, a creature of magic and code. Protect your network, search for spirits, and explore themes of technology, magic, and sentience. Discover multiple endings through interactive storytelling.

**Highlights:** Text-based interactive fiction, Elemental Firewall role-playing, Network protection gameplay, Multiple endings, Animated sequences, Explore themes of magic and technology

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BAD END free?

BAD END costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open Sorcery free?

Open Sorcery costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BAD END or Open Sorcery?

Open Sorcery is rated higher. BAD END averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Open Sorcery averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do BAD END or Open Sorcery have ads?

Neither BAD END nor Open Sorcery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BAD END or Open Sorcery?

BAD END ships an update every 5 months, and Open Sorcery fortnightly. Most recently, BAD END was updated on November 6, 2026 and Open Sorcery on November 2, 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.*