BAROQUE ~Become a Meta vs Caloreload
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BAROQUE ~Become a Meta
Navigate a distorted world as a Meta-Being named Grue, exploring an ever-changing tower. This hyper-casual action game challenges players to jump through a collapsed reality.
- Meta-Being character
- Distorted world exploration
- Neuro Tower navigation
- Jump action gameplay
- Ever-changing levels
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The world collapsed due to the unprecedented disaster "Great Heat". In this distorted world, people couldn't keep their shape as human beings. You noticed that you became a Meta-Being "Grue" and wandered around the distorted and ever-changing "Neuro Tower". Recommended environment - iOS 13.0 or higher - Recommended for iPhone X or later devices ※Device may get hot depending on the processing speed of the CPU. Lower the Quality settings from the Option menu in the app to reduce the problem. Notes Precautions - Please note that once the application or data related to the application are deleted, they cannot be restored. - If you have any other problems, please contact Sting Support. Disclaimer (1)Support is not available for performance other than the recommended device and the recommended OS version. (2)Depending on usage of the device, performance may be unstable even on the recommended device. (3)Regarding the recommended OS version, if it says "iOS XXX or higher", it does not promise that the latest version is supported.
Caloreload
Engage in a fast-paced shooting game where you absorb enemy bullets to power your own attacks. Upgrade your weapons with in-game currency to climb the ranks. Master movement and shooting mechanics to avoid damage and defeat opponents.
- Absorb bullets to power attacks
- Shoot back at enemies
- Upgrade guns with in-game currency
- Climb fluctuating skill-based ranks
- Automatic progress saving
- Utilize environmental walls for cover
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Eat bullets flying around to block them, and shoot back as much as you eat! A high-tempo and exhilarating shooting game! Strengthen your guns with the coins you get by playing, and aim for higher ranks that fluctuate according to your skill! Swipe the left screen to move, and touch the right screen to shoot as many bullets as you eat! If you get hit by a bullet while preparing to shoot, it will be a mistake! Your progress will be automatically saved! --Help Corner-- - If you miss a stage, the gauge will drop, but after that the gauge will not drop unless you change the stage! Convenient for finding clues to capture! - If there is no wall between you and the enemy, they will notice you and attack you! Let's make good use of the walls! - If you reload while being spotted by an enemy, the time until you shoot will be reset! - You can tell how long it takes for the enemy to shoot at you by looking at the whiteness of the cannon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BAROQUE ~Become a Meta at 5.0 against Caloreload's 4.0. BAROQUE ~Become a Meta also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 18 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BAROQUE ~Become a Meta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of BAROQUE ~Become a Meta's written reviews are positive against 57% of Caloreload's.
BAROQUE ~Become a Meta ships an update every 6 days, Caloreload every 18 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | BAROQUE ~Become a Meta | Caloreload |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better | 4.0 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | sting co.,ltd | Shunsuke Shibata |
Customer experience
BAROQUE ~Become a Meta
Caloreload
In-app purchases
BAROQUE ~Become a Meta
No in-app purchases
Caloreload
No in-app purchases
Questions
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