# A Dark Room vs SPACEPLAN

The clearest difference is rating: A Dark Room at 4.8 against SPACEPLAN's 4.2. A Dark Room also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 69%) and chart position (#30 vs #188). SPACEPLAN's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

A Dark Room costs $1.99 and SPACEPLAN $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

A Dark Room holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 901 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of A Dark Room's written reviews are positive against 69% of SPACEPLAN's.

A Dark Room ships an update every 2 months, SPACEPLAN every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Dark Room | SPACEPLAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-dark-room/id736683061/reviews)** | [4.2 (901 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceplan/id1200864554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 901 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #188 |
| Size | 100 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amirali Rajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/736683064) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### A Dark Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-dark-room/id736683061)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Role Playing, #43 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Awaken in a mysterious world with a throbbing head and blurry vision. Follow the voices' instructions to survive and explore this text-based adventure. Experience a game free from ads, loot boxes, in-app purchases, and tracking, fully playable with VoiceOver.

**Highlights:** Text-based adventure, Survival mechanics, Exploration, Resource management, VoiceOver compatible, No ads or IAP

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SPACEPLAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceplan/id1200864554)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Simulation, #189 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in an experimental clicker game where you launch potato-based devices from a satellite. Uncover galactic mysteries through a silly, life-affirming narrative and a banging soundtrack. It's a unique sci-fi adventure for those looking to pass the time.

**Highlights:** Unlock and launch 15 starchy items, Engaging narrative story, Explore 5 planets across 2 realities, Original soundtrack, Experimental interaction

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stellar game after years
- 🎨 Unique and fun storyline
- 🎵 Awesome soundtrack
- 👍 Relaxing and atmospheric
- 👍 Engaging and captivating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and black screen issues
- 🕰️ Game too short for the price
- 🔁 Lack of replayability or endless mode

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or gets stuck on black screen
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more content and story
- Implement a prestige or progression system
- Allow continuing progress after completing the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Dark Room free?

A Dark Room costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SPACEPLAN free?

SPACEPLAN costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Dark Room or SPACEPLAN?

A Dark Room is rated higher. A Dark Room averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while SPACEPLAN averages 4.2 from 901 ratings.

### Do A Dark Room or SPACEPLAN have ads?

Neither A Dark Room nor SPACEPLAN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Dark Room or SPACEPLAN?

A Dark Room ships an update every 2 months, and SPACEPLAN every 6 days. Most recently, A Dark Room was updated on September 23, 2026 and SPACEPLAN on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, A Dark Room or SPACEPLAN?

A Dark Room currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and SPACEPLAN at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*