# Serial Cleaner vs Nocturnals

The clearest difference is rating: Serial Cleaner at 4.5 against Nocturnals's 3.4. Serial Cleaner also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Nocturnals's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Serial Cleaner costs $4.99 and Nocturnals $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Serial Cleaner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Serial Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 37% of Nocturnals's.

Serial Cleaner ships an update daily, Nocturnals every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Serial Cleaner | Nocturnals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serial-cleaner/id6499333003/reviews)** | [3.4 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nocturnals/id6740011391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 696 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Cowboy Toad Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787939025) |

## What reviewers say

### Serial Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serial-cleaner/id6499333003)

Step into the 1970s as a professional crime scene cleaner. Your mission is to discreetly remove evidence after mob hits without being detected by patrolling police. This stealth action game combines strategy, quick reflexes, and a funky retro aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Crime scene cleanup, Stealth mechanics, Environmental puzzles, Retro 1970s aesthetics, Funky 70s soundtrack, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nocturnals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nocturnals/id6740011391)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an interactive story game where your choices shape the bond between Ted and his companion Diego in a post-apocalyptic town. Explore 3D environments, solve puzzles, and uncover mysteries to determine their survival and fate.

**Highlights:** Interactive story with branching choices, Explore stylized 3D environments, Solve puzzles and find collectibles, Shape character destiny, Companion bonding mechanics, Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful story-line
- 👍 Immersive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔍 Optimization issues on larger screens
- 🕹️ Insignificant choices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on startup
- Audio issues and screen blackouts
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More content and endings
- Optimization for iPad and larger devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Serial Cleaner free?

Serial Cleaner costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nocturnals free?

Nocturnals costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Serial Cleaner or Nocturnals?

Serial Cleaner is rated higher. Serial Cleaner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Nocturnals averages 3.4 from 83 ratings.

### Do Serial Cleaner or Nocturnals have ads?

Neither Serial Cleaner nor Nocturnals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Serial Cleaner or Nocturnals?

Serial Cleaner ships an update daily, and Nocturnals every 2 weeks. Most recently, Serial Cleaner was updated on September 22, 2026 and Nocturnals on September 23, 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.*