Comparison

Sensory Run vs Dark Assault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sensory Run

A rhythm game designed for blind and visually impaired players, or anyone wanting to play with their eyes closed. Players use haptic feedback and music beats to navigate paths and keep the rhythm going.

Highlights
  • Haptic feedback for navigation
  • Music-driven gameplay
  • Playable with eyes closed
  • Designed for accessibility
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Sensory Run is a rhythm game built from the ground up for blind and visually impaired players — and for anyone who wants to play with their eyes closed. Instead of watching the screen, you feel the way forward. Vibration patterns and the beat of the music tell you which path is right. Choose correctly and the music keeps flowing; miss, and the rhythm breaks. Stay in sync to keep the song alive as long as you can. HOW TO PLAY • Feel the haptic cues through your device • Listen to the rhythm and follow the beat • Pick the right path to keep the music going • Fully playable without looking at the screen FEATURES • Designed for accessibility first — no visual information required • Haptic feedback and music-driven gameplay • Simple, intuitive controls • Free to play, with no ads and no in-app purchases Sensory Run is made by SekGames. We'd love to hear your feedback — it helps us make the game better for everyone.

About

Dark Assault

Experience intense arcade action through sound and haptics, not visuals. Defend your position against waves of invaders using touch or tilt controls. Designed for accessibility, it offers a unique sensory-first gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Haptic-first combat feedback
  • Audio-led gameplay
  • HUD-focused playfield
  • Touch and tilt control options
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • High score chasing
Features
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Come Play In The Dark! Dark Assault is a retro-inspired arcade defender built around touch and vibration first. There is no classic visual battlefield—no ship sprite, no scrolling starfield of enemies you chase with your eyes. You read the fight through audio cues, strong haptics, and a minimal HUD, then react with touch or tilt. Defend your position against waves of invaders, dodge incoming fire, and chase a new high score as the assault ramps up. Optional training silhouettes help you map cues to positions while you learn. Choose touch or tilt, dial in difficulty, and swap sound themes to match your mood. Designed with accessibility in mind: sensory-first presentation, clear audio feedback, expressive haptics, and flexible controls so more players can enjoy classic arcade tension without relying on a busy screen. Features: Haptic-first combat feedback—feel hits, locks, and waves on supported devices Audio-led gameplay with selectable sound themes HUD-focused playfield (no traditional ship-and-invader graphics) Touch and tilt control options Multiple difficulty modes, including training-friendly pacing High score chasing Optional support purchases for players who want to help fund future updates Dark Assault is easy to start, challenging to master, and built for players who want old-school intensity through sound and feel.

Screenshots

Sensory Run3 screens
Dark Assault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sensory Run at 5.0 against Dark Assault's 4.0. Sensory Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dark Assault sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sensory Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sensory Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sensory Run versus Dark Assault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensory RunDark Assault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSEKGAMES Oyun Yazilim Teknoloji ve Pazarlama Anonim SirketiBeer Guide Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Sensory Run

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dark Assault

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sensory Run

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dark Assault

One-time3
  • Support This Project$0.99
  • Big Support$2.99
  • Mega Support$4.99

Questions

Is Sensory Run free?
Sensory Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dark Assault free?
Dark Assault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sensory Run or Dark Assault?
Sensory Run is rated higher. Sensory Run averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dark Assault averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sensory Run or Dark Assault have ads?
Neither Sensory Run nor Dark Assault shows ads.

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