Comparison

Vampire vs Expelled!

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

Head to head
About

Vampire

Immerse yourself in a dark narrative set in New York City as a newly turned vampire. Navigate political intrigue, personal struggles, and the supernatural world. Your choices shape your destiny in this atmospheric visual novel.

Highlights
  • Visual novel gameplay
  • Mature themes: horror, politics
  • Play as Lasombra clan vampire
  • Explore New York City
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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The secret world behind the lights of the Big Apple is opening its doors to you once again. Your life changed for the worse on the eve of your Embrace and you are now a Kindred, a vampire, part of the Lasombra clan and thrown in the mist of the eternal political struggles of the Camarilla. This conflict is your reality and if the Ventrue Prince and her followers underestimate you, they will deeply regret it. **Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York** is a visual novel set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade, and is the continuation of the story started in **Coteries of New York.** You don’t need to have played **Coteries** to appreciate and understand the story behind **Shadows of New York.** While Coteries was a general introduction to the world depicted in the 5th Edition of the hit tabletop role-playing game, Shadows presents a more personal and unique tale. - A visual novel tackling themes of personal conflict, horror, political struggles and of course, what it means to be an undead. - A continuation of Coteries of New York. See the familiar metropolis through entirely different eyes. Expect new characters, new locations and a fresh original soundtrack. - Play as a member of the Lasombra clan. Master the shadows and communicate with the inhabitants of the Other Side, but beware – Oblivion is always lurking out there, ready to devour you whole. - Explore the streets of New York. While you search for ways to satiate your bloodthirst, catch glimpses of various fascinating vignettes and forge connections with the eccentric inhabitants of the city. - Shape your mind, shape your fate. You used to avoid defining yourself and tried to stay neutral, but given your situation, you can no longer afford to do so. The choices you make will alter the way you think, and your thinking will alter the paths you take. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of Vampire: The Masquerade or a newcomer to the franchise, **Shadows of New York** offers a mature and atmospheric experience that captures the essence of its source material. The New York games invites you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the World of Darkness, a universe that encompasses the iconic tabletop roleplaying game and acclaimed video game titles.

About

Expelled!

Navigate a boarding school day as a scholarship student accused of attempted murder. Gossip, lie, and manipulate your way to escaping expulsion or finding someone else to blame. This replayable detective game features a dynamic narrative and a unique morality system.

Highlights
  • Navigate school day and interact with characters
  • Sneak around and avoid detection
  • Dynamic narrative with character memory
  • Unique morality system
  • Simulated story-world
  • Highly replayable with varied outcomes
Features
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1922. Miss Mulligatawney's School for Promising Girls is one of the best boarding schools in England. You are Verity Amersham, here on a scholarship - and today you're going to be expelled for attempted murder. From the creators of Overboard! and A Highland Song comes a highly replayable detective game with a wicked twist. Can you escape expulsion through fair means - or foul? Can you find the culprit - or someone else to take the blame? GAMEPLAY Gossip, lie, steal, manipulate - but don't get caught! * Navigate the school day, talk to other characters, sneak around - and try not to get expelled! * Your actions will affect other characters, who remember everything they see and hear. * Everyone here has secrets - students and teachers alike. Remember, knowledge is power. * Unique morality system: the more EVIL you are, the more choices you'll have... DYNAMIC NARRATIVE CLOCKWORK * Next-gen visual novel: go where you want, when you want, and say what you want. * Simulated story-world: other characters move and act independently, remembering everything they see and hear - and everything you do. * Every minute counts: you have one school day to escape punishment. The clock is always ticking! * Who can you trust? Some characters are friendly and some are out to get you. Who will you befriend? Who will you betray? HIGHLY REPLAYABLE * Every run is different, with new leads and new opportunities for mayhem. * Avoiding expulsion is just the start. Can you rise to the position of Head Girl? * Mysteries abound. Why is the cellar locked? What is your best friend's dark secret? One play-through lasts about 30 - 45 minutes, but achieving that perfect run will take a lot longer... SOMEONE HAS TO TAKE THE FALL

Screenshots

Vampire4 screens
Expelled!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vampire at 4.6 against Expelled!'s 4.0. Vampire also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and review sentiment (67% vs 57%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Vampire costs $4.99 and Expelled! $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vampire holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Vampire's written reviews are positive against 57% of Expelled!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vampire ships an update daily, Expelled! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vampire versus Expelled!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVampireExpelled!
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (23 ratings) — better4.0 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2349 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size754 MB690 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPlug In Digitalinkle

Customer experience

Vampire

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Expelled!

All ratings49 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral16.3%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral17.9%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Vampire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Expelled!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Textures not loading properly
  • Glitches and logical inconsistencies
  • Crashes and unable to play

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Save point system

In-app purchases

None

Vampire

No in-app purchases

None

Expelled!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vampire free?
Vampire costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Expelled! free?
Expelled! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vampire or Expelled!?
Vampire is rated higher. Vampire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Expelled! averages 4.0 from 49 ratings.
Do Vampire or Expelled! have ads?
Neither Vampire nor Expelled! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vampire or Expelled!?
Vampire ships an update daily, and Expelled! every 2 days. Most recently, Vampire was updated on September 9, 2026 and Expelled! on September 23, 2026.

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