Comparison

Trials of Mana vs TRINITY TRIGGER

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

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About

Trials of Mana

Embark on an epic RPG adventure in a beautifully rendered 3D world. Choose your heroes, master dynamic combat, and customize their abilities through light and dark classes. Experience a rich story with multiple endings and enjoy a full soundtrack and voiceover.

Highlights
  • Select 3 playable characters from 6 options
  • Dynamic 3D action combat system
  • Light and dark class switching for character power-ups
  • Over 300 abilities and Class 4 upgrades
  • Four difficulty settings, including Beginner mode
  • Switchable soundtrack (new and SNES versions)
  • Full English and Japanese voiceover
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“Trials of Mana,” the hit console game with over 1 million copies and downloads sold worldwide...is coming to a smartphone near you! Fun for longtime fans of the Mana Series and new players alike! ◆Story When the world was shrouded in darkness, the Goddess of Mana drew forth the Sword of Mana to smite the eight Benevodons, monsters of destruction. She sealed the horrors inside the eight Mana Stones, bringing the realm back from the brink. Weak from rebuilding the world, the Goddess changed into a tree and fell fast asleep for years. However, the forces of evil sought to free the Benevodons to gain control of the world. They started a terrible war to further their plot and destabilize the kingdoms. Peace was at an end. Mana itself began to disappear from the world and the Mana Tree to wither... ◆Playable Characters Players start their adventure by selecting three of the six main characters. The overlapping story of interwoven destinies changes depending on who you choose as your main character and companions! ◆Graphics See the spectacular world of Mana in full 3D render! Scenes and characters from the original game now in beautifully detailed graphics. ◆Battle System Use the dynamic fighting system to evade enemies and fight back with aerial and combo attacks. Utilize the signature ring menus of the Mana Series and new shortcut commands. ◆Powering Up Characters Switch to light or dark classes to strengthen your characters and change their look. In this remake, there’s also a newly added Class 4. With over 300 different kinds of abilities available, there are many different ways to train and power up your characters. ◆Difficulty You have the option of four difficulty settings: Beginner, Easy, Normal, and Hard. The Beginner setting allows players to resume in the same spot no matter how many times they get a game over. If you find action games hard or want to focus on the story, select this difficulty. ◆Soundtrack The 60-song soundtrack features arrangements overseen by the original composer, Hiroki Kikuta. Players can switch the BGM to the new version or the SNES version. ◆Voiceover Full voiceover in English and Japanese! The characters in your party determine which extra conversations happen during your journey. ◆New Game Plus After you beat the game once, you will unlock new storylines for your party members. You can unlock harder difficulties like Expert and the No Future after playing through the new storylines. ◆New Features Included in the game is the option to play through flashbacks for each character in your party. You’ll also see a familiar Mana Series face when searching for Li’l Cactus during your adventures. Plus, there are additions like a new type of item seed and the autosave feature. ◆Smartphone-Specific ・Menus are touch-operated. Control characters with the directional pad overlay display. ・Newly added features like auto-target, auto-camera, and auto-battle. ・Graphic quality options available. ・Cloud save compatible. ・Can obtain the starting gear “Rabite Adornment,“ which increases the EXP gained in battle up to level 17 and “Silktail Adornment,” which increases the amount of lucre gained in battle up to level 17. 【App Download】 ・This application is approximately 6.7GB in total. Please ensure you have the necessary storage space available on your device before purchasing. ・After starting the game, a large portion of data must be downloaded after defeating the first boss. You can also select “Download” on the title screen to download the entire app at once. ・A Wi-Fi connection is highly recommended when downloading the app. 【Players】 1 【Recommended Devices】 iPhone 7 and above

About

TRINITY TRIGGER

Embark on a grand adventure to defy fate and save Trinitia. Master the weapons of the gods, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies across diverse biomes. Switch between characters and weapon types on the fly to exploit enemy weaknesses and forge a new destiny.

Highlights
  • Transforming weapon system
  • Character switching combat
  • Dungeon exploration and puzzles
  • Exploration of diverse biomes
  • Engage in strategic battles
  • Modern RPG gameplay
Features
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[Caution] Before purchasing or using this application, please be sure to read the [Notes on this application] at the bottom of the page. As Cyan, a young man burdened by the gods with the mantle of Warrior of Chaos and an inevitable clash against the Warrior of Order, players will set out on a grand adventure to defy fate and save Trinitia. Cyan and his companions Elise and Zantis are accompanied by strange creatures known as Triggers that can transform into eight types of weapons, and players can switch freely between the three characters to implement a solo combat strategy Together, they will write a new destiny. Master the Weapons of the Gods Solve puzzles and defeat enemies traverse the dungeons of each Arma, towers made from the fallen weapons of the gods. Seek Out Trinitia’s Mysteries Reveal hidden passages by exploring every last bit of Trinitia’s diverse biomes. Chat with townsfolk for clues to uncover the heavily guarded secrets held in these forests, deserts, snowfields, and more. Change the Tide of Battle Make expert use of the Weapon Wheel in battle to change between eight weapon types on the fly. Every enemy has a weakness—finding and exploiting it is the key to victory. A Generational Role-Playing Epic Trinity Trigger was inspired by the iconic RPGs of yesteryear, but its accessible and rewarding gameplay incorporates modern flourishes to make it an exciting new adventure for players of all ages. [Notes on this application] ▼△▼ Operating Environment ▼△▼ iOS 12.0 or later *Only officially released operating systems are supported. We do not guarantee that you will be able to play the game comfortably. ▼△▼ Recommended Devices ▼△▼ iPhone 11 or later, iPad 7th generation or later Internal memory (RAM): 2GB or more ▼△▼ Recommended Play ▼△▼ This application has an auto-save function, However, in order to avoid unexpected situations, it is recommended to “save often”. Starting the application while multiple applications are running may cause unstable operation. To ensure stable play, we recommend that you play the game with other apps down. ▼△▼ Disclaimer ▼△▼ 1. Please note that support will not be provided for operation on OS versions other than the supported OS versions. 2. due to customer usage conditions and model-specific factors, even with a compatible model, operation may be unstable or may not work properly. 3. Even if “iOSXXX or higher” is listed as the supported OS version, it does not necessarily mean that the latest version is supported. 4. It may take some time to start the game after the application is launched depending on the model. 5. A frame may appear on the screen depending on the model. Refunds (including exchanges for other products or services) will not be accepted for any reason. © FURYU Corporation.

Screenshots

Trials of Mana4 screens
TRINITY TRIGGER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TRINITY TRIGGER at $5.99 against Trials of Mana's $19.99. TRINITY TRIGGER also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). Trials of Mana's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (74 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Trials of Mana costs $19.99 and TRINITY TRIGGER $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trials of Mana holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trials of Mana has 74 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Trials of Mana's written reviews are positive against 44% of TRINITY TRIGGER's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trials of Mana ships an update every 3 months, TRINITY TRIGGER every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Trials of Mana versus TRINITY TRIGGER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrials of ManaTRINITY TRIGGER
Price$19.99$5.99 — better
Rating3.8 (74 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB2.0 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIXFURYU Corporation

Customer experience

Trials of Mana

All ratings74 ratings
Positive60.8%
Neutral21.6%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral21.1%
Negative25.4%

TRINITY TRIGGER

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral33.3%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Trials of Mana

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Camera shaking and jittering on Beuca Island
  • Save slot progress loss
  • Sound not working on some iPhone models
  • Hand placement interference with touch inputs
  • Slow and buggy auto-camera
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  • Frame rate drops below 30fps
  • Overheating issues during extended play

Requested features

12 requests
  • Controller/gamepad support (MFI, Backbone One, Xbox controllers)
  • 60fps framerate unlock option
  • Customizable button mapping and control settings
  • iCloud sync for cross-device play
  • Text-only dialogue option (skip voice acting)
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  • Multiplayer mode
  • New characters and spells
  • Hint display toggle
  • Time of day display settings
  • Moveable control ring positioning
  • Higher resolution support for M1 iPads
  • Accelerate and Impediment spell mechanics restoration

TRINITY TRIGGER

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Trials of Mana

No in-app purchases

None

TRINITY TRIGGER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trials of Mana free?
Trials of Mana costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TRINITY TRIGGER free?
TRINITY TRIGGER costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trials of Mana or TRINITY TRIGGER?
Trials of Mana is rated higher. Trials of Mana averages 3.8 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while TRINITY TRIGGER averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Trials of Mana or TRINITY TRIGGER have ads?
Neither Trials of Mana nor TRINITY TRIGGER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trials of Mana or TRINITY TRIGGER?
Trials of Mana ships an update every 3 months, and TRINITY TRIGGER every 5 days. Most recently, Trials of Mana was updated on September 24, 2026 and TRINITY TRIGGER on September 20, 2026.

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