Comparison

MO vs GHOST TRICK

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

Head to head
About

MO

Embark on a side-scrolling adventure in a dark, abandoned laboratory. Solve intricate puzzles and engage in strategic combat using unique abilities to uncover the truth behind a sinister environmental disaster. Experience a visually stunning pixel art world with an emotionally resonant soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling action-puzzler
  • 360-degree gameplay
  • Surface-sticking abilities
  • Mind-reading and monster control
  • Exquisite pixel art
  • Emotionally moving soundtrack
Features
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A side-scrolling, action-puzzler with "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. Come adventure and explore on the soon to be released mobile version. ▶Uncover the truth hidden in the sinister shadows of this ghastly environment Awakening inside a dark, humid, and abandoned laboratory, MO discovers that it not only has to face an extremely hostile and sinister environment, but also humans who, having been taken over by alien parasitic plants, are now stuck in an endless limbo between death and rebirth. Who caused this disaster? And on this path to solve the riddle of MO's existence, what sorts of trials and tribulations lie ahead? ▶Clear quests with intertwining puzzles using strategic battle skills 360 degree gameplay that combines action and puzzle-solving. Use MO's ability to stick on surfaces to get past tricky traps, read the minds of monsters, control them like a parasite, and dash past danger as you fly through the air. ▶Exceptionally unique environmental design MO has an exquisite pixel art that is both adorable yet dark, giving the game a full-bodied sci-fi atmosphere. Besides fitting the storyline perfectly, the amazing aesthetic effects are a constant visual feast for players as they adventure onward. ▶A soundtrack that is elegant and emotionally moving The game's theme song has been carefully crafted to express the story of MO's adventure, while the background music and sound effects for each quest fit perfectly with each environment. ▶Collaborating to create a moving masterpiece An exceptional masterpiece, developed by Archpray Inc. and produced by Rayark Inc.

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

MO4 screens
GHOST TRICK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GHOST TRICK at Free against MO's $4.99. MO's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (80% vs 39%). On ratings volume, ads 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

GHOST TRICK is free to download; MO costs $4.99 up front. GHOST TRICK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MO's written reviews are positive against 39% of GHOST TRICK's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MO versus GHOST TRICK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMOGHOST TRICK
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (47 ratings) — better3.5 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4748 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB1.7 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedCAPCOM Co., Ltd

Customer experience

MO

All ratings47 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.5%

GHOST TRICK

All ratings48 ratings
Positive60.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative35.4%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative51.0%

Bugs and requests

MO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

MO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GHOST TRICK

One-time1
  • All Chapters$29.99

Questions

Is MO free?
MO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GHOST TRICK free?
GHOST TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MO or GHOST TRICK?
MO is rated higher. MO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while GHOST TRICK averages 3.5 from 48 ratings.
Do MO or GHOST TRICK have ads?
Neither MO nor GHOST TRICK shows ads.

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