# MindShot vs Dark Frequency

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Frequency at 100% against MindShot's 11%. Dark Frequency also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.3). MindShot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dark Frequency is free to download; MindShot costs $4.99 up front. Dark Frequency sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MindShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dark Frequency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindShot has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of MindShot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Frequency's.

MindShot ships an update every 4 months, Dark Frequency every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindShot | Dark Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindshot/id6745512926/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 97 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mental Vision Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374289561) | [Unmbox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836642090) |

## What reviewers say

### MindShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindshot/id6745512926)

An audio-first, first-person combat strategy game designed for visually impaired gamers. It offers immersive 3D audio, gesture controls, and progressive training levels to master various weapons and tactical scenarios.

**Highlights:** Binaural 3D audio immersion, VoiceOver compatible menus, Gesture-based controls, Progressive training levels, 11 training modules, 5 live action scenarios, Advanced weapon mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dark Frequency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593)

Battle corrupted beasts with a celestial hammer in a dark, mythic world. This roguelite action survival game features endless waves of enemies, stackable upgrades, and permanent progression. Every run offers a unique challenge, making you stronger with each death.

**Highlights:** Roguelite action survival gameplay, Intense hammer combat mechanics, Endless waves of enemies, Stackable upgrade system, Permanent progression with Sigils, Unique Boons for altered gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ember Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Content Extension Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forge Reserve | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shards Vault | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindShot free?

MindShot costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dark Frequency free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MindShot or Dark Frequency?

Dark Frequency is rated higher. MindShot averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dark Frequency averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MindShot or Dark Frequency have ads?

Neither MindShot nor Dark Frequency shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MindShot or Dark Frequency?

MindShot ships an update every 4 months, and Dark Frequency every 6 days. Most recently, MindShot was updated on September 21, 2026 and Dark Frequency on September 15, 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.*