# Twisted Worlds vs Dark Romance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Twisted Worlds at 87% against Dark Romance's 43%. Twisted Worlds also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Dark Romance's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twisted Worlds sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Romance sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Romance holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 206 and 585 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Twisted Worlds's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dark Romance's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Twisted Worlds ships an update monthly, Dark Romance every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twisted Worlds | Dark Romance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-worlds-hidden-objects/id888204321/reviews) | **[4.7 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-notre-dame/id1477806821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **585** |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Twisted Worlds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-worlds-hidden-objects/id888204321)

Embark on a fantasy adventure to save two realms from time collapse. Investigate hidden object scenes, solve puzzles with numbers, and uncover mysteries across different eras and parallel realities. Collect artifacts and enjoy challenging mini-games as you journey through history and into the future.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Solve puzzles with numbers, Explore parallel realities, Journey through history, Challenging mini-games, Collect artifacts

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Useful Chest 90% off | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amulet Collection (Sale) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Useful Chest 70% off | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Useful Chest  50% off | $3.99 | one-time |
| Novice Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Useful Chest 30% off | $5.99 | one-time |
| 75 Crystals and 4 bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 112 Crystals and 8 bonus | $14.99 | one-time |
| 37500 Gold and Bonus 2625 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150 Crystals and 15 bonus | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid game
- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 🚀 Interesting concept
- 🚀 Entertaining
- 🚀 Fun way to pass time and gain knowledge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Energy issues
- 🔍 Hidden objects hard to see
- 🤔 Confusing, lacking instructions
- 💸 Intrusive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Money amount dropping unexpectedly
- Inability to zoom in/out on some devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better instructions and tutorials
- Increased level of difficulty
- More variety in levels and mini-games


### Dark Romance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-notre-dame/id1477806821)

Embark on a hidden object adventure set in Paris, inspired by a classic novel. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and work with characters to save the city from a dangerous criminal and dark magic. This Collector's Edition offers bonus content and a compelling story.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Intriguing story and puzzles, Collector's Edition bonus materials, Bonus Chapter with unique content, Unlockable costumes and collectibles, Strategy guide for assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribers' Full Game Unlock. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Engaging story
- 🎨 Detailed graphics
- 🕹️ Variety of puzzles and mini-games
- 🕰️ Long gameplay duration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring bugs and glitches
- 🚫 Disappearing hint/skip buttons
- 🤯 Game crashes and freezes
- 💰 High price for a buggy game

**Reported bugs**

- Candle disappearing in Quasimodo's story
- Minigame on the stone knight crashing the game
- Inability to progress past certain points due to bugs
- Hint/skip buttons not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Fix issues with the candle in Quasimodo's story
- Improve quality control and testing before release
- Provide refunds or compensation for affected users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twisted Worlds free?

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

### Is Dark Romance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Twisted Worlds or Dark Romance?

Dark Romance is rated higher. Twisted Worlds averages 4.4 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Dark Romance averages 4.7 from 585 ratings.

### Do Twisted Worlds or Dark Romance have ads?

Both Twisted Worlds and Dark Romance show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Twisted Worlds or Dark Romance?

Twisted Worlds ships an update monthly, and Dark Romance every 3 months. Most recently, Twisted Worlds was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dark Romance on October 14, 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.*