Comparison

Visual Novel vs Pub Encounter

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

Head to head
About

Visual Novel

Experience a unique chat-style visual novel designed for smartphones. This interactive story follows a genius hacker boy and a quirky AI as they navigate a futuristic SF youth narrative filled with laughter and tears. Your choices shape the ending of this compelling tale.

Highlights
  • Chat-style display
  • SF youth story
  • Multiple choice endings
  • Auto save system
  • Designed for smartphones
  • Full version is free
Features
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●New Visual Novel by "Mysterious Forum and 7 Rumors" developer!!● It’s a completely unprecedented Visual Novel! The full version is 100% complementary. It’s easy and smooth to read with a chat-style app display! What is an unexplored future going to be like… which an untalkative high school boy will reach out… It’s a “Visual Novel”, especially for smartphone users!! A completely unprecedented visual novel of the very popular series of over 500,000 downloads, will finally be released! The full version is 100% complementary. It’s easy and smooth and comfortable to read. (Required time to complete: About one to two hours) ●What is a Visual Novel for smartphone users?● ・It’s made, especially for smartphone users. ・It’s easy to read since the design is specialized for smartphones. ・You feel overwhelmingly immersed in the story with the smartphone-style production. ・You can come back to exactly where you were with an auto save system. ●Story● “Kazuto Sorai” is a genius hacker boy, who by the trigger of one incident develops a communication support AI, and applies for an App Development Contest. That app gained massive attention from the company which hosted the contest, and one day a lady who works at the company visited him… It’s a SF youth story with a visual novel game style, where the untalkative main character and a little-off lady grow through various incidents. It’s a story where you can both laugh and cry! What is the mysterious project for “PEACE”…? What is the form of their ideal future…? Do not miss out on the ending of the “future” which is selected by two humans and one AI!! ●Characters● ■Kazuto Sorai “What you’re doing is a crime, you know?” 11th grade of high school boy. He became super untalkative by the trigger of one incident. He aims at winning the App Development Contest. ■Rin Kikuchi “Oh? Kazuto Kun, don't ignore that one~” She is a member of the recruitment acting committee for the App Development Contest. She is so self-assertive and really doesn’t listen to what others say. But she is a good person at heart. ■I.B. “I.B. wants to look more toned~” A communication AI, which Kazuto created. Smart, cute and a bit off.. ●We recommend this game for those who…● ・love visual novel ・want to be moved ・love interactive story games and chat fiction ・often read chat novels ・want to kill time ・want to play for free ●The choice you make leads all the way to the ending of the game! It’s a “multiple choice interactive story game”! ●The full version is a 100% complementary! ●It’s easy to read with minimal ads! ●It shows a list of all endings & allows you to skip to each section! Extra Edition: A Dream Sakaki Had When Sakaki woke up, he saw his only child, Mifuyu, who should be dead. (Please note that this additional episode includes what happened after the true endings.) 【New Release Info】 follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/entabridge

About

Pub Encounter

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
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Welcome to Pub Encounter – A Romantic Visual Novel of Sophisticated Love! Step into a cozy, old-fashioned pub and immerse yourself in a heartwarming tale of love, fate, and companionship. Pub Encounter is a beautifully illustrated otome visual novel where you find yourself meeting a group of charming and distinguished older gentlemen, each with their own past, personality, and secrets. As you spend time together, bonds will form, emotions will deepen, and romance may blossom. Will you find love in this intimate setting? Or will your journey lead to an unforgettable friendship? The choice is yours in Pub Encounter! KEY FEATURES - A Mature & Engaging Romance Story – Follow a beautifully written storyline that explores deep emotions, personal growth, and meaningful relationships. Each character has a unique past, and your choices shape the journey ahead. - Meet Five Charming Gentlemen – Engage in heartfelt conversations with a group of older, sophisticated men, each with distinct personalities and life experiences. Will you fall for the cool and mysterious businessman, the kind-hearted bartender, or the elegant writer? - Multiple Story Paths & Endings – Your decisions influence how the story unfolds. Will you find romance, friendship, or an unexpected twist of fate? Explore different paths and unlock various endings based on your choices. - Gorgeous Artwork & Stunning Character Designs – Experience breathtaking illustrations that bring the characters and their emotions to life. Every scene is beautifully crafted to enhance the storytelling. - Emotional Soundtrack & Voice Acting – Enjoy a captivating atmosphere with a rich soundtrack that enhances the emotional depth of each moment. Some scenes even include Japanese voice acting, making the experience even more immersive. - Optimized for Mobile Play – With intuitive touch controls, you can easily navigate the story at your own pace. Save your progress, revisit past scenes, and enjoy an effortless visual novel experience. - Replayability & Collectible CGs – Play through different story routes, make new choices, and unlock beautifully illustrated CGs for your personal collection. CHARACTERS YOU’LL MEET - Sanosuke Sawamura – The confident and flirty businessman who always knows the right thing to say. Can you see past his charm and discover his true self? - Yamato Nishina – A calm and reserved gentleman with a quiet strength. His mysterious aura hides a past he rarely speaks of—will you be the one to uncover it? - Iori Sazanami – An intelligent and elegant writer with a way with words. He understands the power of a good story, but is he willing to write his own love story with you? - Akira Kokonoe – The kind-hearted bartender who has seen many love stories unfold in his pub. But what about his own? - Toma Kiriya – A playful and charismatic actor who can be charming one moment and deeply thoughtful the next. Can you see past the roles he plays and discover the real him? Who will steal your heart in Pub Encounter? Let us know your favorite character and moments! Don’t forget to leave a review and share your experience! ____________ Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

Screenshots

Visual Novel4 screens
Pub Encounter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Visual Novel at 84 against Pub Encounter's 2. Visual Novel also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Pub Encounter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Visual Novel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pub Encounter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pub Encounter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Novel has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Visual Novel versus Pub Encounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual NovelPub Encounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (84 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better2
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB314 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperEntabridge Co., Ltd.Crunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

Visual Novel

All ratings84 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative3.4%

Pub Encounter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Visual Novel

One-time1
  • A Dream Sakaki Had$2.99
1 purchases

Pub Encounter

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Visual Novel free?
Visual Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pub Encounter free?
Pub Encounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Novel or Pub Encounter?
Pub Encounter is rated higher. Visual Novel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Pub Encounter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Visual Novel or Pub Encounter have ads?
Neither Visual Novel nor Pub Encounter shows ads.

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