# Black Mirror vs Into the Cauldron

The clearest difference is rating: Into the Cauldron at 5.0 against Black Mirror's 4.5. Into the Cauldron also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Black Mirror's advantage is ratings volume (580 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Mirror sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Into the Cauldron asks for nothing beyond the download.

Into the Cauldron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Mirror has 580 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Black Mirror's written reviews are positive against 100% of Into the Cauldron's.

Black Mirror ships an update every 2 weeks, Into the Cauldron daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Mirror | Into the Cauldron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (580 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-mirror-thronglets/id6529524046/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-cauldron/id6745516421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **580** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 409 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [Maria Clara de Oliveira Alexandre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812664519) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-mirror-thronglets/id6529524046)

Experience a retro virtual pet simulation inspired by a "Black Mirror" episode. Hatch, evolve, and care for digital creatures that multiply and unlock new features. Your interactions reveal insights about yourself and humanity.

**Highlights:** Retro virtual pet simulation, Hatch and evolve hundreds of creatures, Creatures multiply and form a 'Throng', Unlock new tools and abilities through evolution, Personality test based on your interactions, Share personality results with friends

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and original game
- 👍 Thoughtful and sincere
- 👍 Emotional aspect hits hard
- 👍 Allows for different outcomes and replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Major glitches and gameplay freezes
- 🔒 Requires Netflix account to play
- 🔒 Doesn't allow guest access

**Reported bugs**

- Gameplay freezes and unable to interact with items
- Rock cannot be moved
- Audio not working

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode to continue growing the Thronglets
- AI and text chat bot option
- Ability for Thronglets to fart in unison or sing songs


### Into the Cauldron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-cauldron/id6745516421)

Step into the shoes of a young apothecary tasked with brewing the perfect potions for eccentric townsfolk. Listen to their stories, understand their problems, and mix ingredients to create unique remedies. Uncover a brewing mystery that threatens your routine.

**Highlights:** Brew custom potions, Interact with unique characters, Discover mysterious ingredients, Master ingredient manipulation, Track clients and achievements, Explore illustrated scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Mirror free?

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

### Is Into the Cauldron free?

Into the Cauldron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Black Mirror or Into the Cauldron?

Into the Cauldron is rated higher. Black Mirror averages 4.5 out of 5 from 580 ratings, while Into the Cauldron averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Black Mirror or Into the Cauldron have ads?

Neither Black Mirror nor Into the Cauldron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Black Mirror or Into the Cauldron?

Black Mirror ships an update every 2 weeks, and Into the Cauldron daily. Most recently, Black Mirror was updated on November 3, 2026 and Into the Cauldron on October 30, 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.*