久遠の絆 再臨詔 vs Utsuro’s diary (Full version)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
久遠の絆 再臨詔
Experience a thousand-year love story across four historical eras, from the Heian period to modern times. A high school student's life is disrupted by a mysterious transfer student, uncovering a dark power within him and a tragic romance spanning centuries.
- Multi-era story spanning 1000 years
- Romance and destiny narrative
- Supernatural elements and dark powers
- Multiple historical settings
- Character-driven plot
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「輪廻転生」をメインテーマに、 平安・元禄・幕末・現代の4つの時代を舞台に繰り広げられる、 千年の歳月を越えて絡み合う、因縁と恋の物語。 【ストーリー】 主人公は平凡な高校生。 謎めいた転校生、「万葉」の出現により、彼の身辺は次第に騒がしくなる。 巻き起こる猟奇的な事件、そして本人にとって最大の謎である意味不明の悪夢。 その因が自身の魂に刻まれた「闇の皇子」の力にあることをまだ彼は知らない。 時は遡り、平安の世。天命を果たすべく降臨した「螢」は、 ある日一人の陰陽師に命を救われる。彼の名は「鷹久」。 ほどなく二人は恋に落ちるが、螢は彼の体内に潜む「闇の皇子」の資質に気付く。 「真の皇子」を助けるべき天命と、「闇の皇子」との恋の間で揺れる螢。 タブーを破ったものに待つものは…。 螢「私を捜して、鷹久…なんども、なんども… 罪が許されるその日まで…ああ鷹久…ときが見えるわ…」 平安、元禄、幕末、現代。 彼らは時と場所を超えて再び巡り合う。 それは、過去から現代へと続く、辛く悲しい恋物語の再演なのか…。
Utsuro’s diary (Full version)
Engage in a psychological horror adventure where you exchange diaries with a troubled girl. Unravel mysteries, confront her inner darkness, and make choices that shape both your fates in a suspenseful school-life setting.
- Psychological horror gameplay
- Diary exchange mechanic
- Mystery and code solving
- Branching story with multiple endings
- Spooky environments and sound effects
- Player-girl emotional bond
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"Utsuro’s diary" is a horror game based on the concept of exchanging diaries with a hollow girl. As the protagonist, the player becomes a girl's friend, confronting her inner darkness while unraveling the mystery of her creepy diary. The stage is school life that is common at school. Dark rooms, dimly lit corridors, and eerie music and sound effects add tension to the player. The game progresses in the form of an exchange diary. The protagonist can obtain her girl's diary and send her his own diary. The contents of the diary are written about the girl's depressive symptoms, her internal conflicts, and experiences of strange phenomena. Depending on the player's choices and actions, the girl's state and the progress of the story will change. Mysteries and codes are hidden in the girl's diary, and the player will face the terrifying truth, such as the existence of the girl's trauma. The ending branches depending on the player's choices and actions, and the girl's fate and the player's own fate are affected. Also, certain choices and behaviors may cause players to suffer from depression themselves. [Effect of the game] Psychological Horror: Over the course of the exchange diary, details about the girl's depression and eerie events will be revealed. The player can feel tension and anxiety by touching the darkness of the girl's heart. As the story progresses, the player himself feels a connection with the girl, and the fear increases as he gets involved in spooky events. The excitement of solving mysteries: The story progresses by solving the mysteries and codes hidden in the diary. Players collect information, deduce and decipher it, and work on solving the mystery. Every time you solve a mystery, you can experience the joy and excitement of getting closer to the truth of the story. Importance of Choices: Your choices and actions affect how the story unfolds and ends. Right choices can help a girl or change her own destiny, but wrong choices and actions can have dire consequences. The importance of such choices keeps the player in suspense and interest. Spooky Environments and Sound Effects: The ruins and dark locations in which the game takes place create an eerie atmosphere. Dim lights and shadows, spooky music and sound effects add tension to the player. Environmental descriptions and sound effects immerse players in the game world with trepidation and terror. Player-Girl Bond: As the protagonist, the player becomes the girl's friend and interacts with her emotions and state. Through her diary exchanges, you can feel empathy and a desire to protect her while witnessing her changes and growth. This emotional bond enhances story progression and player excitement. The player will be able to get close to the girl and enter her inner world, and be forced to make choices that affect her destiny, bringing more realism and involvement to the story. Curiosity about Mysterious Events: The diaries describe spooky events and supernatural phenomena. Players develop an interest and curiosity about those mysteries and inexplicable events, and the pursuit of the truth enhances the appeal of the game. The quest for unsolved mysteries draws the player into the depths of the story. Suspenseful Storytelling: The game offers dramatic storytelling. The tension and curiosity builds as the girl's past and the mysteries surrounding her are revealed. Story developments and plot surprises keep players engaged and excited about what's next. [Recommended for those who know the following works] "Doki Doki Literature Club!" "Nightshade" "Hatoful Boyfriend" "Amnesia: Memories" "Fatal Frame" (Zero series) "Silent Hill" (Silent Hill series) "Catherine" "Rule of Rose" "Saya no Uta" "The Witch's House" "The Crooked Man" "Parasite Eve" "Sweet Fuse: At Your Side" "Tokyo Dark"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Utsuro’s diary (Full version) at $5.99 against 久遠の絆 再臨詔's $11.99. 久遠の絆 再臨詔's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
久遠の絆 再臨詔 costs $11.99 and Utsuro’s diary (Full version) $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
久遠の絆 再臨詔 ships an update monthly, Utsuro’s diary (Full version) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 久遠の絆 再臨詔 | Utsuro’s diary (Full version) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | $5.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. | YANASE GAMES, INC. |
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久遠の絆 再臨詔
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In-app purchases
久遠の絆 再臨詔
No in-app purchases
Utsuro’s diary (Full version)
No in-app purchases
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