# Cannerian Tale vs Choice & Darling

The clearest difference is ads: Cannerian Tale at none against Choice & Darling's shown. Cannerian Tale also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (210 vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cannerian Tale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Choice & Darling sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cannerian Tale against 4.5 for Choice & Darling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cannerian Tale has 210 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Cannerian Tale's written reviews are positive against 77% of Choice & Darling's.

Cannerian Tale ships an update monthly, Choice & Darling every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cannerian Tale | Choice & Darling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannerian-tale/id1362512344/reviews)** | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-and-darling/id6445968637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **210** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Day7](https://appshunter.io/developer/977075791) | [SEEC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364208254) |

## What reviewers say

### Cannerian Tale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannerian-tale/id1362512344)

Adopt and care for adorable "Canned Boys" who will capture your heart. Unlock their hidden stories, collect special illustrations, and watch your town grow as you gather more characters. Embark on cheerful adventures with these charming companions.

**Highlights:** Adopt adorable Canned Boys, Unlock hidden stories, Collect special illustrations, Grow your town, Embark on adventures, Decorate your town

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kran Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Can Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Select Point Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Rubies | $10.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Rubies | $20.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Rubies | $54.99 | one-time |
| 8,000 Rubies | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Adorable and cute character designs
- 😊 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 💰 Easy to earn coins and gems
- 🎮 Simple and user-friendly mechanics
- 📖 Interesting character stories and interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game crashes and freezing
- 📱 Game fails to load properly on new devices
- 🎬 Excessive and intrusive pop-up advertisements
- ❌ Cans and characters not displaying on screen
- 💎 Ruby/gem purchase issues and missing items

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Cannot open cans in incubator
- Black screen when accessing town
- Characters and cans not loading
- Cannot progress past tutorial

**Requested features**

- More character varieties (Strawberry, Raspberry, Dragon Fruit, etc.)
- Additional mini-games for earning rewards
- More clothing and costume options for characters
- Longer and more detailed story chapters
- More ways to interact with characters


### Choice & Darling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-and-darling/id6445968637)

Engage in a messaging app otome game where your choices shape romantic relationships. Interact with unique characters through text, and your replies determine the story's outcome and endings. Enjoy short, casual gameplay with voice actors and unlockable stills.

**Highlights:** Messaging app simulation, Branching story paths, Multiple endings, Voice actor performances, Unlockable stills, Casual gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Bar×5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Glass×5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart limit increase | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Set! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Banner Ads Removal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Bar×50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hint Glass×50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Set - Toru / Tasuke | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Set - Kazui / Masaki | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Set - Tomoaki / Subaru | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cannerian Tale free?

Cannerian Tale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Choice & Darling free?

Choice & Darling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cannerian Tale or Choice & Darling?

Cannerian Tale is rated higher. Cannerian Tale averages 4.5 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Choice & Darling averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do Cannerian Tale or Choice & Darling have ads?

Choice & Darling shows ads; Cannerian Tale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cannerian Tale or Choice & Darling?

Cannerian Tale ships an update monthly, and Choice & Darling every 14 months. Most recently, Cannerian Tale was updated on November 2, 2026 and Choice & Darling on November 3, 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.*