Comparison

The Conjuring vs Dark Notes

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

Head to head
About

The Conjuring

Uncover the secrets of a haunted village plagued by a tragic past. Solve intricate puzzles and hidden object challenges to unravel a chilling mystery. Embark on a thrilling adventure filled with suspense and brain-burning enigmas.

Highlights
  • Hidden clue discovery
  • Brain-burning mysteries
  • Fascinating storyline
  • Thrilling adventure
  • Observation skills challenges
Features
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I was commissioned to come to a village, but when I came, I found that the village was very strange. Since a bride committed suicide half a year ago, the people in the village began to die slowly. All of a sudden, people were panicked, and the villagers moved out. And just a few days before I came, the village chief also died suddenly... As I probed, I gradually discovered that this is the place I've been looking for... Use your observation skills to find all the hidden clues. Fascinating storyline. Solve brain-burning mysteries and embark on a thrilling adventure!

About

Dark Notes

Explore a dark mystery and puzzle adventure across time and space. Unravel secrets from dual perspectives, solve challenging puzzles, and experience a gripping narrative in a realistic, immersive environment.

Highlights
  • Dual-protagonist perspective
  • Time and space exploration
  • Multiple versions of truth
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Realistic graphic style
  • Immersive atmosphere
Features
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A notebook that transcends the space and time. An adventure full of thrills. A meticulously arranged mystery. A flawless lie. The truth serves as the riddle, and the motive is the answer. You fall into the trap the moment you believe it. A fairytale is written based on the secrets and evils of darkness, while the truth buried in the sands of time by the "demon" remains hidden forever. Dark Notes is a dark mystery and puzzle game by HeartBeat Plus. It represents the company's endeavor to venture into a new genre. You will play as the two protagonists, traveling through time and space to explore the secrets hidden in Happiness Mall! As the truth slowly unravels, a secret concerning both protagonists surfaces... ...Anything can be a perfect fairytale as long as you believe it. [Game features] -The dual-protagonist perspective offers a unique gaming experience. You will play as the two protagonists and travel through space and time to piece together the truth of the darkness from different perspectives. -Multiple versions of truth, full of twists and turns The truth and lies are hardly distinguishable, much like a Möbius strip. -Challenging puzzles Well-crafted puzzles provide clues that are closely related to the plot. While helping the story progress, the puzzles also offer a mind-twisting experience for players. -More realistic graphic style The bleak and deserted mall, dim and flickering lights, and quiet and depressed restaurant contribute to a more realistic and immersive experience.

Screenshots

The Conjuring4 screens
Dark Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Conjuring and Dark Notes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Conjuring's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dark Notes's. The Conjuring also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Dark Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. The Conjuring sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Notes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for The Conjuring against 4.7 for Dark Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of The Conjuring's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dark Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Conjuring ships an update every 9 months, Dark Notes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Conjuring versus Dark Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ConjuringDark Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings930 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB216 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer倩倩 皇甫FUNNY GAME CO.,LTD

Customer experience

The Conjuring

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dark Notes

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral35.7%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Conjuring

One-time4
  • 10 Coins$0.99
  • 36 Coins$2.99
  • 70 Coins$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 180 coins$8.99
5 purchases

Dark Notes

One-time5
  • 14 gold coins$0.99
  • 30 gold coins$1.99
  • 80 gold coins$4.99
Show 2 more
  • 190 gold coins$9.99
  • 380 gold coins$19.99

Questions

Is The Conjuring free?
The Conjuring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Notes free?
Dark Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Conjuring or Dark Notes?
Dark Notes is rated higher. The Conjuring averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Dark Notes averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do The Conjuring or Dark Notes have ads?
Both The Conjuring and Dark Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Conjuring or Dark Notes?
The Conjuring ships an update every 9 months, and Dark Notes every 4 months. Most recently, The Conjuring was updated on August 15, 2026 and Dark Notes on September 29, 2026.

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