Comparison

Amnesia vs Picka

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Amnesia

Awaken with no memory and a spirit guide to help you. Explore relationships and uncover your past through branching storylines and character interactions. Each chapter offers a new path to discover your lost identity.

Highlights
  • Memory loss storyline
  • Branching narrative paths
  • Multiple romantic interests
  • Character-driven story
  • Visual novel gameplay
  • Unlockable scenarios
Features
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The Normal Edition is available to download for free. The Prologue is playable for free and each chapter costs an additional. The new scenario is available upon purchase of all main episodes. It is the 1st of August. Upon awakening, you find yourself without any memories from before August 1st. Everything, from the sort of life you lived to the relationships you had, is a complete blank. A young boy named Orion appears in front of you, revealing himself to be a spirit attached to your mind. Under Orion's guidance, you begin the struggle to regain your memories... Blunt ∙ Earnest - Heart - Shin (VA: Tetsuya Kakihara) Your childhood friend and current boyfriend. He is only 18 years old, but has a very serious and cold demeanor that frequently causes conflicts with others his age. Oftentimes, he appears aloof and indifferent, but he is actually very affectionate and cares deeply for you. He is a senior in high school, and is currently preparing for university entrance exams. He is also Toma's childhood friend. Alluring ∙ Fascinating - Spade - Ikki (VA: Kisho Taniyama) Ikki has a unique condition that causes women to become enamored with him upon sight. He is 22 years old and is currently enrolled in a nearby university. Having given up on a genuine relationship, he lives the life of a playboy, indulging in the transient pleasures it brings. However, he becomes very close to you after he discovers his “eyes” have no effect on your emotions toward him. Despite his looks and popularity, Ikki is really a kind and sincere man. He is a good friend of Kent’s, a graduate student who attends the same university. Cool ∙ Logical - Clover - Kent (VA: Akira Ishida) A highly intelligent, 25-year-old mathematics graduate student, Kent sees the world from a purely objective point of view. He is normally very confident in his convictions and in the results of his relentless analysis of others; however, it seems as if he is unable to maintain the same composure when he is around you. His tendency to logically dissect every action makes him a difficult companion, especially among females. He is a good friend of Ikki’s, who competes with him in solving overly complex math puzzles. Affectionate ∙ Intense - Diamond - Toma (VA: Satoshi Hino) Toma is a 20-year-old law student at the university you both attend. Being your oldest friend from childhood, he has naturally assumed the role of your big brother. Toma has always kept an eye on you from a close distance, and takes on the responsibility of caring for you after you collapse on the road outside of your apartment. His desire to protect you is extremely strong, to the point that his mental state can become unpredictable... He is also a childhood friend of Shin’s. Mysterious ∙ Enigmatic - Joker - Ukyo (VA: Kouki Miyata) A strange young man who appears unexpectedly. He gives you mysterious warnings, and disappears again without explanation. Whether he wants to protect you or harm you is unclear. Friend ∙ Protector Orion (VA: Yumi Igarashi) A spirit from a distant world. His outward appearance looks to the human eye as a 10-year-old boy. On his way to run a short errand in the human world, he crashes into you and becomes trapped inside your mind. He supports you in order to fulfill your mutual goal of regaining your memories. - How to Play After the opening movie, the title screen will be shown. To play a new game, select “NEW GAME.” To continue your current game, select “CONTINUE.” If you’d like to select another story, select “CHAPTER.” After clearing the prologue, four different stories will become available.

About

Picka

Engage in immersive, chat-based story games where your choices shape the narrative and lead to multiple endings. Explore diverse worlds and become the protagonist in interactive adventures.

Highlights
  • Immersive first-person chat stories
  • Protagonist in various worlds
  • Endings determined by choices
  • Collect diverse endings
  • Time-Leap feature for branching points
Features
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Another World in the Palm of Your Hands Chat-based Story Game, Picka ■ '30 Days to Love: Butterfly Effect' is revealed A heart flutteting love experiment is back with Season 3! Would I be able to meet someone who will shake my heart in 30 days? ■ Fully immersive first-person chat story You are the protagonist of every story! Become the protagonist in various worlds. ■ Endings determined by your choices The flow and ending of the story are determined by your choices. ■ Collect diverse endings Collect a variety of endings with the Time-Leap feature that lets you go back to any branching point. ● Contact Information - Customer inquiries: Settings → FAQ → Contact us - Advertising/partnership inquiries: [picka.cs@pbagel.com](mailto:picka.cs@pbagel.com) ● Access Authorization Guide - Optional access rights - Storage space: Used by Picka users to register photos in their storage space as a profile

Screenshots

Amnesia4 screens
Picka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Picka at 4.7 against Amnesia's 4.1. Picka also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). Amnesia's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Amnesia sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Picka sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Picka holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picka has 4.7K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Amnesia's written reviews are positive against 78% of Picka's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amnesia ships an update every 14 months, Picka every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Amnesia versus Picka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmnesiaPicka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (118 ratings)4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews78.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1184.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB195 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperIDEA FACTORY CO., LTD.PlainBagel

Customer experience

Amnesia

All ratings118 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral17.2%
Negative34.4%

Picka

All ratings4,664 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews843 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative9.5%

User reviews

Amnesia

From 118 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Stunning artwork and character design
  • 🎭 Excellent voice acting and music
  • 📖 Compelling and intriguing storylines
  • 🎮 Multiple character routes with different endings
  • 🌙 Dark and mature narrative themes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive chapter pricing ($2.99-$3.99 per chapter)
  • 🚫 Paywall blocks access to most content
  • 😤 Annoying UI elements (blue arrow distraction)
  • 🗣️ Excessive dialogue without player choice
  • ❓ Confusing premium version purchasing system

Picka

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Lovely game
  • 🎨 Great design and overall feel
  • 🤖 Realistic and immersive experience
  • 🎢 Engaging storyline and characters
  • 🦋 Heartwarming and emotional

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Battery runs out too fast
  • 💰 Gold/coins are difficult to earn
  • 🕰️ Long wait times between episodes
  • 🤔 Confusing character interactions and compatibility
  • 🚫 Limited romance options (no girl-girl routes)

Bugs and requests

Amnesia

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Black screen after intro on iOS 10+ (widespread issue affecting many users)
  • App crashes before loading main menu
  • App won't download on some devices
  • Screen freezes and crashes during gameplay
  • App stops working after updating iOS
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  • No sound and black screen after introduction
  • App crashes when accessing purchased chapters

Requested features

9 requests
  • Free or discounted chapters for initial gameplay
  • In-game currency earned through mini-games or tapping
  • Ability to replay completed endings without replaying entire story
  • Orion romance route
  • Sequel games (Amnesia Later, New World) on mobile
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  • More Idea Factory games in English on mobile (Diabolik Lovers, Collar x Malice)
  • Bundle purchase option for all chapters at once
  • Cross-device purchase recognition
  • Smaller app file size

Picka

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Gold/coins disappearing without explanation
  • Issues with ad-based rewards not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free ways to earn gold/coins
  • Increase battery life or remove battery system
  • Allow customization of player character
  • Introduce more diverse romance options
  • Expand storylines and add new characters

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Amnesia

One-time12
  • Heart World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Heart World Chapter 2$3.79
  • Heart World Chapter 3$3.79
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  • Spade World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Clover World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Clover World Chapter 2$3.79
  • Clover World Chapter 3$3.79
  • Diamond World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Diamond World Chapter 2$3.79
  • Joker World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Diamond World Chapter 3$3.79
  • Spade World Chapter 2$3.79
10 purchases

Picka

One-time10
  • Gold 100$0.99
  • Battery 30%$2.99
  • Gold 200$2.99
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  • Unlimited Battery : 1 Day$2.99
  • [1 day pass] Unlimited Battery$2.99
  • Gold 500$6.99
  • Starter Package 1$6.99
  • Starter Package 2$9.99
  • Gold 1000$11.99
  • Starter Package 3$14.99

Questions

Is Amnesia free?
Amnesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Picka free?
Picka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amnesia or Picka?
Picka is rated higher. Amnesia averages 4.1 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Picka averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Amnesia or Picka have ads?
Picka shows ads; Amnesia does not.
Which is updated more often, Amnesia or Picka?
Amnesia ships an update every 14 months, and Picka every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amnesia was updated on September 24, 2026 and Picka on September 27, 2026.

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