# 戲怨 vs Dark Notes

The clearest difference is update cadence: 戲怨 at every 2 weeks against Dark Notes's every 4 months. Dark Notes's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (43% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 戲怨 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.

Dark Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of 戲怨's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dark Notes's.

戲怨 ships an update every 2 weeks, Dark Notes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 戲怨 | Dark Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6463202084/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-notes-horror-games/id6480274643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 300 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 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

### 戲怨

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6463202084)

A suspenseful puzzle game set in a traditional Chinese opera troupe. Explore a decaying theater, uncover secrets, and solve intricate riddles infused with Peking Opera elements. Experience a story of intertwined destinies and past regrets.

**Highlights:** Peking Opera themed puzzles, Suspenseful narrative, Escalating difficulty, Chinese cultural elements, Mystery and intrigue

**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 戲怨 free?

戲怨 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, 戲怨 or Dark Notes?

Dark Notes is rated higher. 戲怨 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Dark Notes averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do 戲怨 or Dark Notes have ads?

Both 戲怨 and Dark Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 戲怨 or Dark Notes?

戲怨 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dark Notes every 4 months. Most recently, 戲怨 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Dark Notes on September 10, 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.*