# Burn(t) vs Diabolical

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Diabolical at 77% against Burn(t)'s 22%. Diabolical also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burn(t) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Diabolical sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Diabolical holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Burn(t)'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Diabolical's.

Burn(t) ships an update every 12 months, Diabolical every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burn(t) | Diabolical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnt/id758461886/reviews) | **[4.1 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diabolical/id1046913408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) |

## What reviewers say

### Burn(t)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnt/id758461886)

Experience a gripping zombie apocalypse narrative where your choices shape the story. Decide who to save, who to trust, and whether to form alliances or resort to murder. Every decision has consequences, and survival depends on your choices.

**Highlights:** Interactive novel, Zombie apocalypse setting, Branching narrative, Choice-driven gameplay, Multiple endings, Moral dilemmas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Restart the Game Once | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting story concept
- 👍 Engaging characters (initially)
- 👍 Can be entertaining
- 👍 Good for reading practice
- 👍 Worth the upgrade (paid version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Story doesn't make sense
- 😞 Punishing choices
- 😞 Repetitive writing
- 😞 Poorly written
- 😞 Too short

**Reported bugs**

- Some responses redirect to incorrect pages

**Requested features**

- More drama
- More games like this
- More stories, endings, choices
- Rewrite the story
- Choices should influence plot


### Diabolical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diabolical/id1046913408)

Become the ultimate criminal mastermind in this text-based interactive novel. Make choices to build an evil empire, hire minions, and achieve world domination, or destruction. Explore different villain archetypes and romance options.

**Highlights:** Choose your villainous path, Hire and manage minions, Make impactful story choices, Develop your evil empire, Explore romance options, Achieve world domination or destruction

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapters 3 through 12 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious humor and funny choices
- ✍️ Brilliant and well-written story
- 😈 Great concept of playing as a villain
- 💡 Interesting premise and unique gameplay
- 💯 Highly enjoyable and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for content
- 🤏 Limited choices affecting story
- ⏳ Story feels short
- 🤔 Choices feel pointless
- 💸 Overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Bug fix???

**Requested features**

- Sequel needed
- More like this game
- Werewolf story
- More choices that affect story
- Choice of alien game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burn(t) free?

Burn(t) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Diabolical free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Burn(t) or Diabolical?

Diabolical is rated higher. Burn(t) averages 2.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Diabolical averages 4.1 from 45 ratings.

### Do Burn(t) or Diabolical have ads?

Both Burn(t) and Diabolical show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Burn(t) or Diabolical?

Burn(t) ships an update every 12 months, and Diabolical every 13 months. Most recently, Burn(t) was updated on October 20, 2026 and Diabolical 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.*