# Ratings War vs Pub Encounter

The clearest difference is price: Pub Encounter at Free against Ratings War's $4.99. Pub Encounter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Ratings War's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pub Encounter is free to download; Ratings War costs $4.99 up front. Pub Encounter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Ratings War asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pub Encounter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ratings War | Pub Encounter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratings-war/id1034972925/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pub-encounter/id6743420693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 28 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### Ratings War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratings-war/id1034972925)

Become a cybernetic reporter in a dystopian future, solving murders and battling rivals to dominate the news. Your choices shape the narrative, influencing your ambition, integrity, and romantic relationships.

**Highlights:** Text-based interactive novel, Future-noir story, Choice-driven narrative, Develop reporting style, Romance options, Multiple character genders

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pub Encounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pub-encounter/id6743420693)

Immerse yourself in a romantic visual novel set in a cozy pub. Meet charming older gentlemen, make choices that shape your relationships, and discover multiple endings. Features gorgeous artwork and an emotional soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Mature and engaging romance story, Meet five charming gentlemen, Multiple story paths and endings, Gorgeous artwork and character designs, Emotional soundtrack and voice acting, Optimized for mobile play, Replayability and collectible CGs

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ratings War free?

Ratings War costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pub Encounter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ratings War or Pub Encounter?

Pub Encounter is rated higher. Ratings War averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pub Encounter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ratings War or Pub Encounter have ads?

Ratings War shows ads; Pub Encounter does not.

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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.*