# Dark Forest Survivor vs Tap The Dead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap The Dead at 100% against Dark Forest Survivor's 24%. Tap The Dead also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Dark Forest Survivor's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Forest Survivor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tap The Dead sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tap The Dead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Forest Survivor has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Dark Forest Survivor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tap The Dead's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Forest Survivor | Tap The Dead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-forest-survivor/id6467890447/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-the-dead-ghost-hunter/id6760695621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Pooja Devraye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740350910) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Forest Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-forest-survivor/id6467890447)

Survive a plane crash in a dark forest where light is your only weapon. Gather resources, build shelter, and repair your plane to escape the lethal darkness. Your decisions determine if you conquer the unknown or succumb to the night.

**Highlights:** Resource gathering, Shelter construction, Plane repair, Attribute enhancement, Light-based combat, Survival challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Forest Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| x3 Resource Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Swamp Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems 6 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable art style and visuals
- 🤖 Clever game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive use of ads
- 🔇 Lack of sound/audio

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to attach plane wing
- Inability to board boat after filling it with fuel
- Game freezing or crashing
- Character getting stuck or unable to move

**Requested features**

- Ability to progress past second level
- More levels and content
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version


### Tap The Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-the-dead-ghost-hunter/id6760695621)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade game. Tap incoming undead before they reach you, navigate environmental hazards, and chain combos to climb the leaderboards. Unlock new worlds, battle bosses, and customize your ghost hunter.

**Highlights:** Skill-based reflex gameplay, Five unique haunted worlds, Time-trial hunt challenges, Live global leaderboards, Boss fights with unique patterns, Unlockable ghost skins, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Space World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Castle World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Haunted Ship World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Graveyard World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP Pass | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Forest Survivor free?

Dark Forest Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tap The Dead free?

Tap The Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Forest Survivor or Tap The Dead?

Tap The Dead is rated higher. Dark Forest Survivor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Tap The Dead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dark Forest Survivor or Tap The Dead have ads?

Both Dark Forest Survivor and Tap The Dead show ads.

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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.*