# Neural Syndicate vs Gloom Deep

The clearest difference is monetization model: Neural Syndicate at free against Gloom Deep's free with in-app purchases. Gloom Deep's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neural Syndicate sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Gloom Deep sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Neural Syndicate against 5.0 for Gloom Deep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Neural Syndicate ships an update every 3 days, Gloom Deep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neural Syndicate | Gloom Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-syndicate-text-rpg/id6767916535/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloom-deep/id6787138552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dustin Porchia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548426616) | [ZACHARY G CLEVERSLEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787138554) |

## What reviewers say

### Neural Syndicate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-syndicate-text-rpg/id6767916535)

Immerse yourself in a cyberpunk world where megacorporations rule. Build your syndicate, run illicit operations, and navigate a dangerous underworld. Choose your faction and manage your notoriety to survive the neon-drenched sprawl.

**Highlights:** Cyberpunk setting, Faction-based gameplay, Operation and contract system, Heat and notoriety mechanics, Three-currency economy, Achievement system

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Synth Marks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip - Buy Cipher a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip - Fund a Dead Drop | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Synth Marks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip - Sponsor an Op | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Synth Marks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip - Back the Syndicate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Syndicate Founder Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Synth Marks | $19.99 | one-time |


### Gloom Deep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloom-deep/id6787138552)

Embark on a real-time pixel dungeon crawler where you choose a hero class, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and battle enemies. Loot gear, upgrade skills, and team up with friends in co-op parties or guilds.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated dungeons, Four distinct hero classes, Real-time combat and skill system, Gear collection and upgrades, Co-op multiplayer and guilds, Daily quests and challenges

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Credits | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neural Syndicate free?

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

### Is Gloom Deep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Neural Syndicate or Gloom Deep?

Neural Syndicate and Gloom Deep are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Neural Syndicate or Gloom Deep have ads?

Neither Neural Syndicate nor Gloom Deep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neural Syndicate or Gloom Deep?

Neural Syndicate ships an update every 3 days, and Gloom Deep every 4 days. Most recently, Neural Syndicate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gloom Deep on October 25, 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.*