Comparison

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 vs Celestial Machina

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

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About

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1

This is a short novel based on the "Pocket Girl ~Eternal Alchemist~" series. It tells a story of a man who gained eternal life through alchemy and the girl he created, exploring their everyday lives and original narratives.

Highlights
  • Original short novel story
  • Based on "Pocket Girl ~Eternal Alchemist~"
  • New character graphics
  • Accessible to new players
Features
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ポケットガール~永久の錬金術師~を題材とした連載ショートノベル第一弾! [ あらすじ ] 魔法と精霊が共存する世界。 ここではない、遠い遠い世界のお話。 そこには、錬金術によって永遠の命を得た男がいた。 彼は、その大いなる力を用いて、一人の少女を作り出した。 男と、人ならざる身である少女。 これは、二人が織り成す物語の、ほんの一片。 [ 概要 ] ポケットガール~永久の錬金術師~本編では語られなかった、主人公と娘のなにげない日常。 全書下ろしのオリジナルストーリーを、ノベル形式でお楽しみいただけます。 本編では出てこなかったキャラクターたちのグラフィックも、新規に書き起こし! ※ポケットガール~永久の錬金術師~を全く知らない方でもお楽しみいただけます。 [Special Thanks] シナリオ:今北工業   DOVA-SYNDROME:http://dova-s.jp 魔王魂:http://maoudamashii.jokersounds.com

About

Celestial Machina

Engage in 3D real-time tactical combat as awakened girls piloting humanoid battleships against alien invaders. Form strategic formations with diverse ship units and customize characters with unique outfits.

Highlights
  • 3D real-time tactical combat
  • Form diverse battleship formations
  • Customize characters with costumes
  • Engaging storyline
  • Cartoon-like 3D character rendering
  • Planned field exploration and interaction
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The harsh battle of the girls who awakened as Exsia against the Nephilim who appeared from another world begins... Celestial Machina: Exia in the Twilight" is a powerful 3D real-time tactics game! Formations are formed by combining various units. ◆Story  Suddenly, a bottomless pit called "Absos" appeared in the far north. The Nephilim appeared from there, and the human race was in unprecedented danger. Humanity fought back with aerial battleships, but they were gradually being driven back. However, thanks to the unknown power of the Einhoff Soul (Infinite Light), they succeeded in developing and operating a "humanoid battleship," a fusion of an awakened girl and a flying battleship. The "Armageddon", a campaign against mankind by these "Excia" and their allies, has begun. ◆Game System  Formations are formed by combining various battleship units such as flagship, cruiser, destroyer, attack ship, missile ship, support ship, and heavy cruiser. Real-time tactical combat with ring-gauge commands! All battles are presented in powerful and beautiful 3D graphics! Enjoy the powerful visuals of beams, missiles, machine guns, and blasters flying about. ◆Attractive Characters  All characters are rendered in cartoon-like 3D, and can be customized with costumes, accessories and more! Additional features to be added in future updates  Field exploration and interaction   We are planning to add a system that allows players to freely walk around the field with their favorite characters and enjoy interacting with various characters.  Character sensitivity   We are planning to add a system that allows players to use more powerful skills by improving the likability of each other's characters through interactions and battle combinations.

Screenshots

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.13 screens
Celestial Machina4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 at 67% against Celestial Machina's 0%. ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Celestial Machina's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 110 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Celestial Machina holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1's written reviews are positive against 0% of Celestial Machina's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 ships an update every 110 months, Celestial Machina every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 versus Celestial Machina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1Celestial Machina
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 110 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB284 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHalcyon System Co.,Ltd.OMEGA POINT

Customer experience

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Celestial Machina

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral57.1%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1

No in-app purchases

None

Celestial Machina

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 free?
ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Celestial Machina free?
Celestial Machina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 or Celestial Machina?
Celestial Machina is rated higher. ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Celestial Machina averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 or Celestial Machina have ads?
Celestial Machina shows ads; ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 does not.
Which is updated more often, ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 or Celestial Machina?
ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 ships an update every 110 months, and Celestial Machina every 2 weeks. Most recently, ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Celestial Machina on November 3, 2026.

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