# Roguelike Text RPG vs Dark Frequency

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Frequency at 100% against Roguelike Text RPG's 0%. Dark Frequency also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Roguelike Text RPG's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roguelike Text RPG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and Dark Frequency sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Frequency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roguelike Text RPG has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Roguelike Text RPG's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Frequency's.

Roguelike Text RPG ships an update every 4 days, Dark Frequency every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roguelike Text RPG | Dark Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roguelike-text-rpg-descent/id6755131987/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Cedilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/944615129) | [Unmbox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836642090) |

## What reviewers say

### Roguelike Text RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roguelike-text-rpg-descent/id6755131987)

Embark on unique, dynamically generated text-based adventures powered by on-device AI. Experience classic RPG mechanics with intelligent storytelling that responds to your choices, all while ensuring complete privacy and offline play.

**Highlights:** On-device AI dungeon master, Dynamic story generation, Procedurally generated quests, Character creation and progression, Offline gameplay, Privacy-focused processing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Roguelike Text RPG free?

Roguelike Text RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dark Frequency free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roguelike Text RPG or Dark Frequency?

Dark Frequency is rated higher. Roguelike Text RPG averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dark Frequency averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Roguelike Text RPG or Dark Frequency have ads?

Neither Roguelike Text RPG nor Dark Frequency shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roguelike Text RPG or Dark Frequency?

Roguelike Text RPG ships an update every 4 days, and Dark Frequency every 6 days. Most recently, Roguelike Text RPG was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dark Frequency on October 20, 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.*