# NightmareF vs Silverfish DX

The clearest difference is rating: Silverfish DX at 4.5 against NightmareF's 4.0. Silverfish DX also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 2). NightmareF's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 71%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

NightmareF costs $1.99 and Silverfish DX $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Silverfish DX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Silverfish DX has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of NightmareF's written reviews are positive against 71% of Silverfish DX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NightmareF ships an update every 3 weeks, Silverfish DX every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NightmareF | Silverfish DX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightmaref/id929758928/reviews) | **[4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silverfish-dx/id1052651366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 77 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gon lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/929736378) | [Chaotic Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/293202011) |

## What reviewers say

### NightmareF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightmaref/id929758928)

Experience a retro-style shooting game with simple touch controls. Battle through stages, defeat bosses and monsters, and aim for the top score on the leaderboard. Enjoy exciting retro sounds and a unique Game&Watch graphic style.

**Highlights:** 5 Stages, 5 Bosses, 14 Monsters, Leaderboard, Retro graphics, Easy touch controls

**In-app purchases:** none


### Silverfish DX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silverfish-dx/id1052651366)

Engage in fast-paced arcade action by navigating through enemy swarms and collecting power-ups. This game offers a challenging experience designed for touchscreens, testing your reflexes against relentless space bugs.

**Highlights:** Weave through enemy swarms, Collect Power Pods, Turn tables on foes, Pure arcade action, Designed for touchscreens

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NightmareF free?

NightmareF costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Silverfish DX free?

Silverfish DX costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NightmareF or Silverfish DX?

Silverfish DX is rated higher. NightmareF averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Silverfish DX averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do NightmareF or Silverfish DX have ads?

Neither NightmareF nor Silverfish DX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NightmareF or Silverfish DX?

NightmareF ships an update every 3 weeks, and Silverfish DX every 21 months. Most recently, NightmareF was updated on October 4, 2026 and Silverfish DX on October 9, 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.*