# Don't Look Back vs Blindscape

The clearest difference is monetization model: Don't Look Back at free against Blindscape's paid. Don't Look Back also leads on update cadence (every 23 months vs every 55 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Blindscape's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 186). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Don't Look Back against 4.6 for Blindscape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blindscape has 1.4K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Don't Look Back's written reviews are positive against 91% of Blindscape's.

Don't Look Back ships an update every 23 months, Blindscape every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Look Back | Blindscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-look-back/id568668228/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindscape/id590548776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 186 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 23 months** | Every 55 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Distractionware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/413794996) | [Gavin Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/590548779) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Look Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-look-back/id568668228)

Experience a critically acclaimed retro-style game that challenges players to confront their past. This short, narrative-driven experience explores themes of morality and personal growth through its unique gameplay mechanics.

**Highlights:** Retro graphics, Narrative-driven gameplay, Moral exploration, Short game experience, Critically acclaimed

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Minimalistic and atmospheric
- 🎮 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging story
- 🎨 Retro-inspired visuals
- 🎵 Fitting soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues and unresponsiveness
- 🕰 Short length of the game
- 🔍 Lack of a save feature

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent boss behavior
- Graphical glitches on some devices

**Requested features**

- Additional levels or a sequel
- Controller support
- Save/checkpoint system


### Blindscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindscape/id590548776)

An experimental audio-driven narrative game set in an authoritarian society. Players experience a story told entirely through sound, focusing on a man's desire to escape his life. It offers a unique, emotionally involving plot with no typical game mechanics.

**Highlights:** Entirely sound-based storytelling, Experimental narrative gameplay, Emotionally involving plot, No in-app purchases or interruptions, Unique artistic experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Look Back free?

Don't Look Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blindscape free?

Blindscape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Don't Look Back or Blindscape?

Blindscape is rated higher. Don't Look Back averages 4.5 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Blindscape averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Don't Look Back or Blindscape have ads?

Neither Don't Look Back nor Blindscape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Look Back or Blindscape?

Don't Look Back ships an update every 23 months, and Blindscape every 55 months. Most recently, Don't Look Back was updated on October 4, 2026 and Blindscape on October 13, 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.*