# The Darkside Detective vs Parallel Experiment

The clearest difference is rating: The Darkside Detective at 4.9 against Parallel Experiment's 3.3. The Darkside Detective also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 57%) and ratings volume (47 vs 7). Parallel Experiment's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

The Darkside Detective costs $6.99 and Parallel Experiment $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Darkside Detective holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Darkside Detective has 47 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of The Darkside Detective's written reviews are positive against 57% of Parallel Experiment's.

The Darkside Detective ships an update every 6 weeks, Parallel Experiment every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Darkside Detective | Parallel Experiment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-darkside-detective/id6473466126/reviews)** | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-experiment/id6477541914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 992 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Akupara Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221828441) | [Eleven Products Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040907730) |

## What reviewers say

### The Darkside Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-darkside-detective/id6473466126)

Investigate bizarre and dangerous cases in Twin Lakes City as a paranormal detective. Solve mysteries involving tentacles, zombies, and occult phenomena. This comedic serial adventure features bite-sized cases and witty puzzles.

**Highlights:** 9 paranormal micro cases, Comedic serial adventure, Point-and-click investigation, High definition pixels, Original music score

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Parallel Experiment

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-experiment/id6477541914)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Puzzle, #189 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

A cooperative puzzle game where two players, separated with different clues, must communicate to solve escape room-style challenges. Features a noir-inspired comic book art style and over 80 collaborative puzzles.

**Highlights:** Two Player Co-Op, Challenging Collaborative Puzzles, Retro-Inspired Mini-Games, Cooperative Dialogues, Comic Book Storytelling, In-Game Notebook for Notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Darkside Detective free?

The Darkside Detective costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parallel Experiment free?

Parallel Experiment costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Darkside Detective or Parallel Experiment?

The Darkside Detective is rated higher. The Darkside Detective averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Parallel Experiment averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do The Darkside Detective or Parallel Experiment have ads?

Neither The Darkside Detective nor Parallel Experiment shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Darkside Detective or Parallel Experiment?

The Darkside Detective ships an update every 6 weeks, and Parallel Experiment every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Darkside Detective was updated on October 17, 2026 and Parallel Experiment on October 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.*