Comparison

FirstQueen1NEXT vs AVILION forever

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

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About

FirstQueen1NEXT

A remake of a classic strategy game, this title offers upgraded gameplay with larger battlefields and troop management. Recruit diverse units, manage their personalities, and strategically lead them to victory against ambitious rulers. Operability is optimized for modern touchscreens.

Highlights
  • Remake of a classic 1988 strategy game
  • Upgraded gameplay and improved playability
  • Battles with a second battalion of troops
  • Subordinates act based on individual personalities
  • New characters and items like nurses and special item users
  • Strategic unit placement and enemy troop management
  • Optimized operability for smartphones and tablets
Features
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*There is an internal purchase, but it is not essential to clear the game! This is to expand the range of enjoyment of the game. *In the vertical display, a cross key appears at the bottom left, but it is not essential for operation. It is not displayed in landscape orientation. High-speed movement is also possible by flicking the screen. *Operation instructions can be found in the game. Tap the book icon at the top left of the screen. *This is a remake of a popular game that was released more than 30 years ago and has been updated and improved. This game is based on the game first released in 1988 on the PC called "First Queen". (Later, it was also released on home console machines) The game screen has been made larger, battles allowing using a 2nd battalion of troops, and the overall game play has been upgraded to improve playability! *Original Game System Your subordinates will usually attack and retreat according to orders, but they will do so based on their individual personalities. There are also characters and items that were not in the original, such as nurses who are dedicated to treat the wounded without any regard to danger and also soldiers who are able to fully use special items. The tribes that make up the nation may become enemies or allies as the game progresses. Defeating an enemy leader can turn the concerning enemy troops into allies. Players can take control of a character and move them out of dire situations. In other words, basically, you are their "guardian". If the characters are in a battle they can win, you can leave them alone. When fighting against a stronger foe, use of items and other abilities might be required. A weak character will quickly retreat when their "LIFE" decreases. If they leave the battle and stay away from enemies, they can quickly recover to fight again. This has resulted in a system where "even strong soldiers will be in danger if surrounded". It is a system for heroes to fight in groups instead of facing battles alone. In the same manner as a typical simulation game, many units are spread throughout the country. Over time, some enemy units will march towards your castle. You also need a strategy on where to stop powerful units. *The operability has been matched to smartphones and tablets. You can flick and scroll in the selection window. Dash with a 4-way flick. Escape with a dash or rescue your allies. It is also possible to damage the enemy by ramming. Heavy characters like Lance have a greater effect, making it easier to break through the enemy's enclosure. The icon palette is enlarged for easy operation. To download all the data from the store, please download it with a Wi-Fi connection. *Record of the Battle of Ornic. The Queen was full of ambition to control the world and began marching south. However, countries that faced her were not unified and fell before her army marching towards Ornic. With the fall of his country, Count Richmont begins a counterattack with Crucible soldiers.

About

AVILION forever

A classic turn-based JRPG revived for modern smartphones. Create an avatar, build a party, and embark on a story-driven, offline adventure with strategic battles and nostalgic pixel art. Explore dungeons, discover treasures, and enjoy a solo RPG experience.

Highlights
  • Avatar creation
  • Party building
  • Turn-based strategic battles
  • Offline single-player
  • Nostalgic pixel art
  • Controller support
  • Auto-mapping dungeons
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A story-focused, offline, single-player JRPG with no gacha and no ads. Experience a chaotic, emotional story paired with simple yet deep one-handed combat! Originally released in 2004 as a hit Japanese flip-phone game, "Maho gakuen Avilion" is officially reborn on smartphones! Enjoy a reimagined, premium, casual solo experience—anytime, anywhere. This special version faithfully preserves the original graphics and sound while integrating unreleased assets from back in the day and carefully rebalancing the game loop for solo play! This release includes Chapters 1 through 7, marking a major milestone in the epic story. (DLC for subsequent chapters is currently under consideration.) Step into a nostalgic, warm pixel-art RPG world! ■ STORY Twenty years have passed since the demonic hordes assaulted the Four Kingdoms, and the Hero King Helde sacrificed his life to save the world. Today, on the very island where Helde once raised his army to strike back, stands an academy famous across the globe: Avilion Academy. Founded to train the next generation of heroes in preparation for another demonic invasion, this prestigious institution welcomes a new young soul today... ■ WHAT KIND OF GAME IS IT? An accessible, turn-based JRPG featuring the unique Avatar Rental and Action Slot Systems! • Freedom of Choice: Create your own avatar and enrol in the academy. There is no fixed party dictated by the story. Choose your companions freely from hundreds of unique students. • Tactical Action Slots: Battle monsters using skills set into limited slots. Deciding what to equip and which allies to bring infuses deep strategic depth into simple, one-handed controls. • Packed with Features: Enjoy an addictive Auto-Mapping system, hunt for "Ancient Chests" with rare loot, trade items at the Auction House, and challenge powerful "Archons" by offering coins! • Episodic Adventure: The narrative starts with a school incident and expands globally in Chapter 2. Each chapter functions like a standalone RPG—featuring its own distinct beginning, end, and formidable boss. ■ LATEST UPDATES • Added Double XP option! • The Offline Auction House is now open! • Field maps now support 3D display! • Enhanced readability with crisp pixel fonts! • Unique fan-submitted avatars added to the roster! • Full gamepad and keyboard support! (Compatible with Bluetooth controllers) ■ CHANGES FROM THE ORIGINAL VERSION ▼ Optimised for Smooth Solo Gameplay • Faster movement and snappy battle speeds! • Increased EXP and item drop rates from enemies! • Higher weapon/armour drop rates from Ancient Chests! • Reduced coin requirements to summon an Archon! • Lessons and Ancient Chests now reset 4 times a day [4:00, 10:00, 16:00, 22:00]! • Expanded warehouse storage capacity! • Avatar colour options increased from 4 to 8! • Cloud Save Backup implemented! (Easily restore data or switch between iPhone and iPad). * Requires Game Center login. Cross-platform transfer between iOS and other platform is not supported. ▼ Discontinued Features (Transition to Offline) • Live player avatar rentals, Adventure Diaries, Messaging, Friends, and Circles (Guilds). ▼ Virtual Player Avatar Rental Though live recruitment is gone, the game comes pre-loaded with hundreds of virtual player avatars—including many submitted by real fans! Enjoy the full thrill and camaraderie of multiplayer gameplay in this single-player JRPG. ------ Visit our official website for game FAQs and Quest Rescue guides for Chapters 1 & 2: https://www.avilion.jp/en ------ "魔法学園アヴィリオン" is the property of WINLIGHT Co., Ltd. "AVILION forever" is developed and operated under a content licensing agreement with WINLIGHT Co., Ltd. ©WINLIGHT ©STUDIO FRONTIER

Screenshots

FirstQueen1NEXT4 screens
AVILION forever4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AVILION forever at none against FirstQueen1NEXT's 7. FirstQueen1NEXT's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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

FirstQueen1NEXT costs $2.99 and AVILION forever $5.99 up front. FirstQueen1NEXT sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. AVILION forever asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FirstQueen1NEXT ships an update fortnightly, AVILION forever every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FirstQueen1NEXT versus AVILION forever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstQueen1NEXTAVILION forever
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size417 MB240 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKure Software Koubou Co.,Ltd.STUDIO FRONTIER

Customer experience

FirstQueen1NEXT

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

AVILION forever

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FirstQueen1NEXT

One-time7
  • PointPack1000$0.99
  • 2200ポイントパック$1.99
  • 3400ポイントパック$2.99
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  • 4600ポイントパック$3.99
  • 9800ポイントパック$7.99
  • 23000ポイントパック$15.99
  • 36000ポイントパック$23.99
None

AVILION forever

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstQueen1NEXT free?
FirstQueen1NEXT costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AVILION forever free?
AVILION forever costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FirstQueen1NEXT or AVILION forever have ads?
Neither FirstQueen1NEXT nor AVILION forever shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FirstQueen1NEXT or AVILION forever?
FirstQueen1NEXT ships an update fortnightly, and AVILION forever every 9 days. Most recently, FirstQueen1NEXT was updated on November 7, 2026 and AVILION forever on November 5, 2026.

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