# Dark Frequency vs Sub Rosa

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dark Frequency at free with in-app purchases against Sub Rosa's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Frequency sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sub Rosa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dark Frequency against 5.0 for Sub Rosa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Frequency | Sub Rosa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-rosa-litrpg-dungeons/id6768351500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 214 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Unmbox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836642090) | [Releasy CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883727726) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Sub Rosa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-rosa-litrpg-dungeons/id6768351500)

Embark on unique text-based RPG adventures with procedurally generated dungeons. Engage in strategic combat, make narrative choices that shape your journey, and collect relics for meta-progression. Compete weekly in ranked descents for rewards.

**Highlights:** AI-generated dungeons, Multiple settings and sizes, Light, four-stat combat, Relic meta-progression, Weekly ranked descent, Trials and ironman modes, Manuscript aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sub Rosa Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sub Rosa Premium - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Frequency free?

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

### Is Sub Rosa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dark Frequency or Sub Rosa?

Dark Frequency and Sub Rosa are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Dark Frequency or Sub Rosa have ads?

Neither Dark Frequency nor Sub Rosa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Frequency or Sub Rosa?

Dark Frequency ships an update every 6 days, and Sub Rosa every 6 days. Most recently, Dark Frequency was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sub Rosa 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.*