Comparison

DEEMO vs GHOST TRICK

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

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About

DEEMO

Embark on a fairytale journey with a girl who fell from the sky and a solitary pianist. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries within a castle, and play piano melodies to make a magical tree grow. Discover over 60 classic songs and unlock new parts of the story as you help the girl find her way home.

Highlights
  • 3D puzzle-solving gameplay
  • Story-driven investigation
  • Rhythm-based piano challenges
  • Over 60 classic songs
  • Mysterious tree growth mechanic
  • Uncover castle secrets
Features
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【Background Story】 A girl who fell from the skies and lost her past; Deemo who plays the piano all alone in the world of the treehouse; an accidental encounter between the two. The music flows as the fingers hit the piano keys. The start of a fairytale journey has begun... "Never Left Without Saying Goodbye." 【Features】 -A Classic Reborn: Centered around an ancient castle and a mysterious tree that grows when melody is in the air, control the little girl who has fallen from the sky and help her find her way home. -Investigation Reborn: Unravel riddles and mysteries hidden in the castle. Find sheet music that falls from the heavens, unlock new places, and discover the truth. -Rhythm Reborn: Play your heart out on the piano and make the mysterious tree grow. Unveil new parts of the story and look forward to the day that the girl can return to her heart-warming home. -Melodies Reborn: Over 60+ classic songs that are loved by all. New pieces of music await you to take on their challenge. ***COMPATIBILITY*** Requires iOS 13.0 or later Compatible with iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (4th generation)

About

GHOST TRICK

Unravel a mystery as a spirit with lost memories. Manipulate objects and the fates of others to prevent deaths and uncover the truth behind your own demise. This HD remaster features a captivating story, new illustrations, and music options.

Highlights
  • Puzzle-solving gameplay
  • Clue-chasing story
  • Powers of the Dead mechanics
  • HD remaster
  • Switchable soundtracks
  • New illustrations and music gallery
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The story of a single night, lost memories, and a lost life. ---Caution--- Please check the "Purchasing the Game" and "Supported Devices" notices below before purchasing or using the app. --- Game Introduction --- The puzzle-solving mystery adventure masterpiece returns! "Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective" was created by Shu Takumi, the creator of the Ace Attorneyseries, and is now back in a long-requested HD remaster of the original 2010 release! Yasumasa Kitagawa, the popular composer who created the music for "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles," has created a remastered 1-to-1 soundtrack for the entire game. Players can seamlessly switch between the original and remastered soundtracks. Additionally, new extra features such as the "Illustrations" and "Music" features have been added. Tonight, we rise from the dead! ----------------- Story Synopsis A dark night. In a corner of town, our main character loses his life to a single bullet. Reawakening as a spirit, he realizes he has lost his memories along with his life. "Who am I? Why was I killed? Who killed me? ...And what is the meaning of these 'Powers of the Dead' I've been given?" Tomorrow morning, his spirit will disappear. A unique clue-chasing story has begun! The first of those clues is a single female detective, who seems to have witnessed the murder... [Purchasing the Game] To play Chapter 3 and the rest of the story, select "Buy Full Version" within the game and then "Purchase Chapter 3 to the Final Chapter." [Supported Devices] Please see "Compatibility" on the official website for supported devices and OS. - Accessing the Official Website Tap "Developer Website" at the bottom of this page or input the URL below to be taken to the official site. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/ghosttrick-app/ Note: Although this app can be purchased on devices that are not supported, it may not function properly. Please be aware that we can neither guarantee the app's performance nor offer refunds if you use a device or OS not supported by the app. [Terms of Use] Please see the website below. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/ghosttrick-app/?t=terms [Updating App] Please back up your save data when updating the app after installation. If the update fails, you will no longer be able to use the save data. Depending on the version of your OS, the space required to update will vary (from 2.5GB to 5GB). [Other Information] This is the same version of the game that is available on game consoles. Please note that deleting this app from your device will also delete all save data. We recommend downloading this app via Wi-Fi. Please note that you must be logged in to iCloud to access some features of this app. [Inquiries Regarding This App] - Users in Japan Please use the following form. https://www.capcom.co.jp/support/sp/form_mc1/ - Users Outside of Japan Please use the following form. https://www.us.capcommobile.com/main#support [Enjoy More Capcom Titles!] Search for "Capcom" or the name of one or our apps for more fun games to play!

Screenshots

DEEMO4 screens
GHOST TRICK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DEEMO at 4.7 against GHOST TRICK's 3.4. DEEMO also leads on ratings volume (242 vs 47) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. DEEMO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GHOST TRICK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DEEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEEMO has 242 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of DEEMO's written reviews are positive against 38% of GHOST TRICK's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DEEMO versus GHOST TRICK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEEMOGHOST TRICK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (242 ratings) — better3.4 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews39.8% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings242 — better47
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB1.7 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedCAPCOM Co., Ltd

Customer experience

DEEMO

All ratings242 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative42.0%

GHOST TRICK

All ratings47 ratings
Positive59.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative36.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral10.4%
Negative52.1%

User reviews

DEEMO

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Beautiful music and atmosphere
  • ✨ Awesome remake/upgrade
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay mix (rhythm/puzzle)
  • 👍 Simple controls, good for beginners
  • 📚 Interesting story and lore

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐌 Slow movement/camera control
  • 📉 Poor graphics/resolution on larger screens
  • 🤷‍♂️ Input/sync/calibration issues
  • 🤔 Missing original songs/sheet music

GHOST TRICK

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Amazing story and plot
  • 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics
  • 👍 Memorable characters
  • 💯 High-quality game
  • 🌟 Underrated gem

Room to improve

  • 💸 High price for full version
  • 💰 No way to carry over old purchases
  • 📉 Increased price compared to older version
  • 🤔 Expensive full version
  • 🗣️ Too much dialogue

Bugs and requests

DEEMO

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game crashes frequently, especially after playing 'Magnolia' or reaching certain milestones (e.g., 25m, 15m, 20m)
  • Game fails to load or gets stuck on a black/loading screen
  • Input lag, sync issues, and calibration problems make gameplay difficult
  • Poor resolution and graphics on iPads and larger screens
  • Movement and camera controls are clunky, slow, and can cause motion sickness
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  • Achievements not unlocking
  • Projector movies cause the game to crash
  • Game crashes when trying to open completed save files
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/iOS versions
  • UI elements are jarring or take up too much space

Requested features

7 requests
  • 60fps option
  • Russian language support
  • Improved graphics/resolution
  • Better calibration/sync options
  • Smoother movement and camera controls
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  • More song options/sheet music
  • Fix for crashes after specific songs/events

GHOST TRICK

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Crashes immediately after launch
  • App closes upon opening
  • Cannot restore purchase
  • Cloud save upload failing
  • Game not working
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  • App crashes on start
  • Communication error on restore
  • Purchase not restored

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore previous purchases
  • Mac version availability
  • Automatic iCloud save data syncing
  • Game Center achievements

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DEEMO

One-time10
  • Taiko No Tatsujin Collab.$3.99
  • Prime Pack I$7.99
  • Prime Pack IV$7.99
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  • Prime Pack II$7.99
  • Prime Pack III$7.99
  • Prime Pack 1 Pack$7.99
  • Platinum Bundle$14.99
  • Prime Pack 2 Packs$15.99
  • Prime Pack 3 Packs$23.99
  • Prime Pack 4 Packs$31.99
1 purchases

GHOST TRICK

One-time1
  • All Chapters$9.89

Questions

Is DEEMO free?
DEEMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GHOST TRICK free?
GHOST TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DEEMO or GHOST TRICK?
DEEMO is rated higher. DEEMO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while GHOST TRICK averages 3.4 from 47 ratings.
Do DEEMO or GHOST TRICK have ads?
Neither DEEMO nor GHOST TRICK shows ads.

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