# The Demonized vs Underdark

The Demonized and Underdark both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Underdark's written reviews are positive against 48% of The Demonized's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Demonized sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Underdark sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Demonized against 4.8 for Underdark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of The Demonized's written reviews are positive against 72% of Underdark's.

The Demonized ships an update weekly, Underdark every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Demonized | Underdark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-demonized-idle-rpg/id6477870177/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underdarkdefense/id6482025287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 848 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Duo Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210111759) | [SeungHo Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626940418) |

## What reviewers say

### The Demonized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-demonized-idle-rpg/id6477870177)

Embrace demonic power to fight evil forces in this idle RPG. Equip gear, trade with demons for souls, and battle bosses. Explore a world rendered in pixel art, develop unique builds, and manage resources for unlimited growth. Your hero fights even when you're away.

**Highlights:** High-quality pixel art graphics, Over 30 skills and passive traits, Demon soul trading for power, Dominion resource management, Epic boss battles and challenge modes, AFK rewards and offline progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| redgem_1000 | $0.49 | one-time |
| redgem_5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| bd_adremove | $2.99 | one-time |
| redgem_10000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| bd_vip_1_9900 | $7.49 | one-time |
| bd_torchbuff | $17.99 | one-time |
| redgem_30000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| redgem_50000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| redgem_100000_2 | $69.99 | one-time |
| redgem_300000 | $219.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕹️ Fun idle RPG gameplay
- 💎 Great for casual, short playtime
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and animations
- 🎉 Engaging progression and collection systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🤔 Lack of clarity on game mechanics
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to dismantle equipment
- Chat system not functioning properly
- Saving and loading issues causing lost progress
- Banned accounts with no clear explanation

**Requested features**

- More in-depth tutorial and documentation
- Improved server stability and reduced crashes
- Adjustments to progression and leveling at higher stages
- Fairer monetization and event structure


### Underdark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underdarkdefense/id6482025287)

Defend the Eternal Flame from relentless dark forces in this tactical tower defense game. Strategically place towers, choose powerful buffs, and level up unique heroes to forge an impenetrable defense. Enjoy one-handed gameplay for strategic fun anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Defend the Eternal Flame, One-handed gameplay, Customize defense strategy, Level up heroes, Strategic tower placement, Choose growth buffs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| daily_package_01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| blade_pakcage | $2.99 | one-time |
| daily_package_02 | $2.99 | one-time |
| exp_2x | $3.49 | one-time |
| Event Package 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| add_speed | $7.49 | one-time |
| season_superpass_1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| pack_remove_ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| pack_remove_ads2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| season_hyperpass_1 | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Generous with rewards
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Unique tower defense mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔒 Paywall for progression
- 🔒 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔒 Confusing UI with too many menus

**Reported bugs**

- Goblin tower factory causing game slowdown
- Consecutive login rewards reset after updates
- Invisible towers in multiplayer

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate towers
- Move towers after placement
- More enemy variety and animations
- Improved co-op mode
- Simplified progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Demonized free?

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

### Is Underdark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Demonized or Underdark?

The Demonized is rated higher. The Demonized averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Underdark averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do The Demonized or Underdark have ads?

Both The Demonized and Underdark show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Demonized or Underdark?

The Demonized ships an update weekly, and Underdark every 4 days. Most recently, The Demonized was updated on November 10, 2026 and Underdark on November 11, 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.*
