# Mushroom Knight vs Dark Slayer

The clearest difference is price: Mushroom Knight at Free against Dark Slayer's $1.99. Mushroom Knight also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 25%). Dark Slayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Mushroom Knight is free to download; Dark Slayer costs $1.99 up front. Mushroom Knight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Slayer sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mushroom Knight ships an update every 3 weeks, Dark Slayer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mushroom Knight | Dark Slayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-knight/id6469578789/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **44** | — |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 181 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [卫 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686874328) | [kim junghyun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167896197) |

## What reviewers say

### Mushroom Knight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-knight/id6469578789)

Embark on an adventure in a world filled with dungeons, monsters, and powerful equipment. Craft and upgrade gear, collect diverse pets, and master various weapon skills without class restrictions. Discover new challenges and unique gameplay experiences.

**Highlights:** Equipment crafting and upgrading, Pet collection and matching, Dungeon exploration, Monster discovery, Weapon skill system, No occupation restrictions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| small pile of diamonds | $1.39 | one-time |
| Pet Shard Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Month Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ore Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| a lot of diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mushroom Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| a small bag of diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |
| a big bag of diamonds | $26.99 | one-time |
| a big box of diamonds | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game is cool and fun
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Шикарная игра
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen after joining map
- 🐛 Game error when updating
- 🐛 Game crashes when watching ads
- 🐛 Cannot play after update
- 🐛 Game is boring

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen after joining the map
- Cannot play after update
- Game has errors when updating
- Game crashes when watching an ad
- Game does not restart mission

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Add more features and challenges
- Add Thai language
- Add more maps for different difficulties
- Add character levels


### Dark Slayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-slayer/id6476655561)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure to restore balance to a world consumed by darkness. Experience thrilling action RPG gameplay with a gripping storyline, stunning visuals, and engaging quests. Designed for both casual and experienced players, this game offers a captivating journey.

**Highlights:** Dynamic action RPG combat, Gripping storyline and visual effects, Meaningful quests, no repetitive tasks, High-quality fairy tale fantasy graphics, Adjustable difficulty levels, Smartphone-optimized interface and tutorial

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bbeginner Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Tier 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Tier 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Packsge | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Tier 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Package | $99.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Tier 4 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mushroom Knight free?

Mushroom Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dark Slayer free?

Dark Slayer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Mushroom Knight or Dark Slayer have ads?

Mushroom Knight shows ads; Dark Slayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mushroom Knight or Dark Slayer?

Mushroom Knight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dark Slayer daily. Most recently, Mushroom Knight was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dark Slayer on November 4, 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.*