# Dark Notes vs 流言侦探

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Notes at 43% against 流言侦探's 0%. Dark Notes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (30 vs 3). 流言侦探's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Notes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and 流言侦探 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Notes has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Dark Notes's written reviews are positive against 0% of 流言侦探's.

Dark Notes ships an update every 4 months, 流言侦探 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Notes | 流言侦探 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-notes-horror-games/id6480274643/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6499486449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 216 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FUNNY GAME CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182682106) | [Wooden Wolf Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268419264) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-notes-horror-games/id6480274643)

Explore a dark mystery and puzzle adventure across time and space. Unravel secrets from dual perspectives, solve challenging puzzles, and experience a gripping narrative in a realistic, immersive environment.

**Highlights:** Dual-protagonist perspective, Time and space exploration, Multiple versions of truth, Challenging puzzles, Realistic graphic style, Immersive atmosphere

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 gold coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 190 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 380 gold coins | $19.99 | one-time |


### 流言侦探

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6499486449)

Engage in a narrative-driven mystery game with a new chapter set in a historic Japanese city. This installment focuses on a touching family story and a journey of "finding," with player choices directly influencing the narrative and outcomes. Features real-life photos to enhance the immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Branching narrative choices, Multiple story endings, Real-life photo integration, Collection of story seasons, Interactive gameplay mechanics, Focus on family stories

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 猫猫直觉 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 奇妙的猫饼干 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 好久不见！ | $0.99 | one-time |
| 连接一代角色们 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 好久不见2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 曼谷暴雨完美优惠包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 无限精力药 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 无限体力 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 解锁“白樱抄” | $2.99 | one-time |
| 完美优惠包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 豪华大礼包 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Notes free?

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

### Is 流言侦探 free?

流言侦探 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Notes or 流言侦探?

Dark Notes is rated higher. Dark Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while 流言侦探 averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dark Notes or 流言侦探 have ads?

Dark Notes shows ads; 流言侦探 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Notes or 流言侦探?

Dark Notes ships an update every 4 months, and 流言侦探 every 3 months. Most recently, Dark Notes was updated on September 10, 2026 and 流言侦探 on September 21, 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.*