# A Dark Room vs Sometimes You Die

The clearest difference is rating: A Dark Room at 4.8 against Sometimes You Die's 4.3. A Dark Room also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 155). Sometimes You Die's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

A Dark Room costs $1.99 and Sometimes You Die $1.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Dark Room has 2.7K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of A Dark Room's written reviews are positive against 82% of Sometimes You Die's.

A Dark Room ships an update every 2 months, Sometimes You Die every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Dark Room | Sometimes You Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-dark-room/id736683061/reviews)** | [4.3 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sometimes-you-die/id822701037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Amirali Rajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/736683064) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## What reviewers say

### A Dark Room

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Role Playing, #62 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


### Sometimes You Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sometimes-you-die/id822701037)

This game challenges your perception of death and invincibility. It features disturbing puzzles that require thoughtful solutions and explores the meaning of dying in a digital realm. With over 80 levels and hidden content, it offers a unique and thought-provoking experience.

**Highlights:** Unique death mechanic, Disturbing and surprising puzzles, Explores reality and illusion, Over 80 levels, Hidden content, Interactive art

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 🎨 Stylish and atmospheric presentation
- 🤔 Thought-provoking narrative
- 🎮 Addictive and challenging levels
- 💯 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times
- 🕰️ Short overall playtime
- 🤯 Extremely difficult 'orange' levels
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Pause button not functioning properly
- Game freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Leaderboard for fastest completions
- More content and levels
- Ability to reset/restart the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Dark Room free?

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

### Is Sometimes You Die free?

Sometimes You Die costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Dark Room or Sometimes You Die?

A Dark Room is rated higher. A Dark Room averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Sometimes You Die averages 4.3 from 155 ratings.

### Do A Dark Room or Sometimes You Die have ads?

Neither A Dark Room nor Sometimes You Die shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Dark Room or Sometimes You Die?

A Dark Room ships an update every 2 months, and Sometimes You Die every 8 months. Most recently, A Dark Room was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sometimes You Die 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.*