# Amnesia vs Picka

The clearest difference is rating: Picka at 4.7 against Amnesia's 4.2. 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.

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.

Picka holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picka has 4.7K ratings behind it against 116, 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.

Amnesia ships an update every 14 months, Picka every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amnesia | Picka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amnesia-memories/id1019449265/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picka-virtual-messenger/id1591937565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 116 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IDEA FACTORY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/330282531) | [PlainBagel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472171505) |

## What reviewers say

### Amnesia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amnesia-memories/id1019449265)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heart World Chapter 1 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Heart World Chapter 2 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Heart World Chapter 3 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Spade World Chapter 1 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Clover World Chapter 1 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Clover World Chapter 2 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Clover World Chapter 3 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Diamond World Chapter 1 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Diamond World Chapter 2 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Joker World Chapter 1 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Diamond World Chapter 3 | $3.79 | one-time |
| Spade World Chapter 2 | $3.79 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Picka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picka-virtual-messenger/id1591937565)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battery 30% | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold 200 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Battery : 1 Day | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 day pass  Unlimited Battery | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold 500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1000 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package 3 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 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)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 4.2 out of 5 from 116 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 October 24, 2026 and Picka on October 24, 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.*