# Dark18 vs Haitian Corner

The clearest difference is rating: Dark18 at 3.8 against Haitian Corner's 3.0. Dark18 also leads on ratings volume (176 vs 2). Haitian Corner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark18 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Haitian Corner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dark18 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark18 has 176 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dark18 ships an update every 8 days, Haitian Corner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark18 | Haitian Corner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark18/id6749346497/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haitian-corner/id6775283442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 385 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ana Lucila Gomez Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830136813) | [Robert Demesier Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775283444) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark18/id6749346497)

A private messenger offering secure end-to-end encrypted chats, HD voice and video calls, and community groups. Share updates through stories that disappear after 24 hours. Enjoy a clean, dark-themed interface designed for privacy and freedom.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, HD voice and video calls, Private and public groups, 24-hour disappearing stories, Dark-themed interface, Secure sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $90.99 | per year |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Premium Access | $8.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium Access | $99.99 | one-time |


### Haitian Corner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haitian-corner/id6775283442)

Connect with the global Haitian community through a dedicated social platform. Share updates, photos, and stories, and discover events and news relevant to Haitian culture. It's a space built by and for the community to celebrate identity and stay connected.

**Highlights:** Share posts, photos, and stories, React, comment, and connect with friends, Discover people and grow network, Personalized feed, Browse Haitian events, Read community stories and news, Secure sign-in options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark18 free?

Dark18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Haitian Corner free?

Haitian Corner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dark18 or Haitian Corner?

Dark18 is rated higher. Dark18 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Haitian Corner averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dark18 or Haitian Corner have ads?

Dark18 shows ads; Haitian Corner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dark18 or Haitian Corner?

Dark18 ships an update every 8 days, and Haitian Corner every 3 days. Most recently, Dark18 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Haitian Corner on October 28, 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.*