# The Conjuring vs Dark Notes

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Conjuring | Dark Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-conjuring/id6443757563/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-notes-horror-games/id6480274643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 251 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [倩倩 皇甫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286504416) | [FUNNY GAME CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182682106) |

## What reviewers say

### The Conjuring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-conjuring/id6443757563)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 36 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 70 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180 coins | $8.99 | one-time |


### Dark Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-notes-horror-games/id6480274643)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 gold coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 190 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 380 gold coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*