Comparison

Honkai vs Infinity Nikki

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

Head to head
About

Honkai

Embark on a space fantasy adventure across the galaxy. Explore diverse worlds, encounter unique characters, and engage in strategic turn-based combat. Unravel mysteries and forge your own destiny in this immersive RPG experience.

Highlights
  • Explore distinct worlds
  • Riveting RPG experience
  • Fateful character encounters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Simulation management modes
  • Puzzle exploration
Features
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Honkai: Star Rail is a HoYoverse space fantasy RPG. Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills. Players will meet new companions across various worlds and maybe even run into some familiar faces. Overcome the struggles together caused by Stellaron and unravel the hidden truths behind it! May this journey lead us starward! □ Explore Distinct Worlds — Discover the boundless universe filled with wonder 3, 2, 1, initiating warp! A space station with Curios sealed away, a foreign planet with an eternal winter, a starship hunting down abominations, the Planet of Festivities nested in sweet dreams, The Eternal Land where destiny hangs by a thread, the arcadia that had once fallen into a painting scroll... Every stop of the Astral Express is a never-before-seen view of the galaxy! Explore fantastical worlds and civilizations, uncover mysteries beyond imagination, and set out on a journey of wonder! □ Riveting RPG Experience — A best-in-class immersive adventure beyond the stars Embark on a galactic adventure where you shape the story. Our cutting-edge engine renders high-quality cinematics in real-time, our innovative facial expression system concocts genuine sentiments, and HOYO-MiX's original score sets the stage. Join us now and journey through a universe of conflict and collaboration, where your choices define the outcome! □ Fateful Encounters Await! — Cross paths with characters intertwined by destiny As you traverse the sea of stars, you'll not only have countless adventures, but also many chance encounters. You will forge friendships in a frozen land, fight side by side with comrades in the Xianzhou crisis, and have unexpected encounters in a golden dream. A game of an Aeon when the Phantasmoon waxes full... On this alien world, you will meet greet companions walking these different paths amongst the starts and experience incredible journeys together. Let your laughter and woes compose the story of your present, past, and future. □ Turn-based Combat Reimagined — Exhilarating multifaceted gameplay fueled by strategy and skill Engage in a combat system that sports a variety of team compositions. Match your lineups based on your enemy's qualities and strike while the iron is hot to bring down your foes and claim victory! Break Weaknesses! Deliver Follow-up Attacks! Deal Damage over Time... and try out the brand-new Aha Instant! Countless strategies and tactics await your unlocking. Build an approach suited for you and face the onrush of successive challenges! Beyond the thrilling turn-based combat, there are also simulation management modes, casual elimination mini-games, puzzle exploration, and more... Explore an exciting variety of gameplay and experience endless possibilities! □ Top-Tier Voice Actors for an Immersive Experience — A dream team of multiple language dubs assembled for the entire story When words come alive, when stories give you a choice, when characters possess a soul... We present to you dozens of emotions, hundreds of facial expressions, thousands of lore pieces, and a million words that make up this universe's beating heart. With full voice-over in four languages, the characters will transcend their virtual existences and become your tangible companions, creating a new chapter in this tale together with you. Customer Service Email: hsrcs_en@hoyoverse.com Official Website: https://hsr.hoyoverse.com/en-us/home Official Forum: https://www.hoyolab.com/accountCenter/postList?id=172534910 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HonkaiStarRail Instagram: https://instagram.com/honkaistarrail Twitter: https://twitter.com/honkaistarrail YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@honkaistarrail Discord: https://discord.gg/honkaistarrail TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honkaistarrail_official Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/honkaistarrail

About

Infinity Nikki

Embark on an open-world adventure in a mysterious region, utilizing magical outfits and archery skills. Explore vast landscapes, engage in combat, build your dream home, and capture beautiful moments through fashion photography. Connect with friends in online co-op for a shared journey.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Magical ability outfits
  • Archery combat
  • Online co-op multiplayer
  • Home building and customization
  • Fashion photography
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Infinity Nikki, developed by Infold Games, is the fifth installment in the Nikki series—a multi-platform open-world game built on the UE5 engine. It's an enchanting experience dedicated to creating and collecting beauty. Nikki, together with Momo, harnesses the power of Whim and ability outfits, facing every challenge with courage and discovering miracles along the way. [New Main Story Chapter] Golden Dust The final chapter of the Itzaland main story is now available, along with the new region, Heaven's Reach, open for exploration. Dreams of a golden celebration stir as echoes of the Titan civilization linger... Set out for the Golden City, follow the Mark of the Cycle, and witness the finale of Itzaland's fate! [Open World] Explore and Discover Unseen Wonders Step into a vast, living world where every horizon hides a new mystery. Transform through Gigantification to move faster, leap higher, and unleash a thunderous Roar to take on the massive Behemoths. Use the Sticky Claw to glide across the skies and reach hidden spots. With every step, your sense of freedom, discovery, and adventure grows. [Ingenious Combat] Shape Your Adventure Nikki's new Archery ability turns combat into a skillful, interactive experience. Use bows to break shields, solve puzzles, and unlock hidden paths, blending exploration and strategy. Choose your Battle Companions for offense or defense roles, allowing you to tailor your own style and approach to every challenge. [Online Co-op] A Journey Shared, Souls No Longer Walking Alone Meet Nikkis from parallel worlds and embark on a beautiful adventure together. When the Starbell softly rings, friends will be reunited. Whether walking hand in hand or exploring freely on your own, your journey will be filled with joy every step of the way. [Home Building] Nikki's Floating Island Build your dream home on an island of your own. Design every space your way, grow crops, gather stars, raise fish... This is more than an island; it's a living dream woven from Whim. [Fashion Photography] Capture the World Through Your Lens, Master the Perfect Palette Mix and match colors and styles to capture the beauty of the world. Use Momo's Camera to customize your favorite filters, settings, and photo styles, preserving each precious moment in a single shot. An Open-World Styling Fantasy! Thank you for being interested in Infinity Nikki. We look forward to meeting you in Miraland! Please follow us for the latest updates: Website: https://infinitynikki.infoldgames.com/en/home X: https://x.com/InfinityNikkiEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/infinitynikki.en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfinityNikkiEN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitynikki_en/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@infinitynikki_en Discord: https://discord.gg/infinitynikki Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/InfinityNikkiofficial/

Screenshots

Honkai4 screens
Infinity Nikki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Honkai at 4.4 against Infinity Nikki's 3.9. Honkai also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 50%) and ratings volume (53K vs 13K). Infinity Nikki's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Honkai sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Infinity Nikki sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Honkai holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Honkai's written reviews are positive against 50% of Infinity Nikki's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honkai ships an update every 6 weeks, Infinity Nikki every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Honkai versus Infinity Nikki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonkaiInfinity Nikki
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (53K ratings) — better3.9 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews — better50.4% of reviews
Number of ratings53K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#17 — better#78
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB2.4 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCOGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.INFOLD PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Honkai

All ratings53,090 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews2,468 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.0%

Infinity Nikki

All ratings12,652 ratings
Positive71.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews3,244 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative39.3%

User reviews

Honkai

From 53K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and animations
  • 🎁 Generous rewards and free pulls
  • 🤖 Engaging sci-fi story and characters
  • ⏱️ Relaxing turn-based combat

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of exploration and open-world
  • 🧭 Confusing progression and gating
  • 🎮 Suboptimal auto-battle functionality
  • 💰 Gacha system with low rates
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve for new players

Infinity Nikki

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌸 Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • 🎨 Stunning outfit designs and customization
  • 🐱 Cute companion character (Momo)
  • 🌍 Immersive open-world exploration
  • 🕹️ Relaxing and cozy gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation and controls
  • 🔋 Battery drain and overheating on mobile
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times and updates

Bugs and requests

Honkai

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Glitches with certain quest progression
  • Inconsistent voice-over and text synchronization

Requested features

5 requests
  • Co-op multiplayer mode
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to skip cutscenes
  • Improved relic/artifact farming system
  • Increased storage optimization

Infinity Nikki

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to progress past certain cutscenes
  • Frozen screens and unresponsive UI
  • Compatibility issues on older devices
  • Inconsistent audio/sound bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved camera controls
  • Ability to play as male character
  • Multiplayer co-op mode
  • More detailed tutorials and guidance

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Honkai

One-time13
  • Oneiric Shard ×60$0.99
  • Special Ticket Pack$0.99
  • Express Supply Pass$4.99
Show 10 more
  • Oneiric Shard ×300$4.99
  • Trailblaze Assistance Pack2 variants$4.99
  • The Nameless Glory$9.99
  • Honor Badge$11.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×980$14.99
  • Special Pass Exclusive Giftbox2 variants$14.99
  • The Nameless Medal$19.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×1980$29.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×3280$49.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×6480$99.99
39 purchases

Infinity Nikki

One-time39
  • Pack Purchase$0.29
  • Sheer Bubble Pack I$0.49
  • Pack 1$0.49
Show 36 more
  • Weekly Gains$0.99
  • Stellarite*60$0.99
  • Pack Purchase$0.99
  • Sheer Bubble Pack II$0.99
  • Pack 2$0.99
  • Cloudborne Dreams$0.99
  • Tidal Resonance Pack I$0.99
  • Pack Purchase$1.49
  • Multi-Pack I$1.49
  • Multi-Pack II$1.99
  • Pack 3$1.99
  • Celebration Resonance III$1.99
  • Tidal Resonance Pack II$1.99
  • Pack Purchase$2.49
  • Pack Purchase$2.99
  • Multi-Pack III$3.99
  • Pack Purchase$4.99
  • Stellarite*300$4.99
  • Monthly Gifts$4.99
  • Sheer Bubble Pack III$4.99
  • Pack 4$4.99
  • Tidal Resonance Pack III$4.99
  • Pack 5$6.99
  • Distant Anthem$9.99
  • Pack Purchase$9.99
  • Whispered Resonance Pack VI$9.99
  • Luminous Pack$9.99
  • Tidal Resonance Pack IV$9.99
  • Miracle Anthem$10.99
  • Stellarite*980$14.99
  • Tidal Resonance Pack V$14.99
  • Miracle Epic$19.49
  • Stellarite*3840$19.99
  • Stellarite*1980$29.99
  • Stellarite*3280$49.99
  • Stellarite*6480$99.99

Questions

Is Honkai free?
Honkai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Infinity Nikki free?
Infinity Nikki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Honkai or Infinity Nikki?
Honkai is rated higher. Honkai averages 4.4 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Infinity Nikki averages 3.9 from 13K ratings.
Do Honkai or Infinity Nikki have ads?
Honkai shows ads; Infinity Nikki does not.
Which is updated more often, Honkai or Infinity Nikki?
Honkai ships an update every 6 weeks, and Infinity Nikki every 2 months. Most recently, Honkai was updated on October 28, 2026 and Infinity Nikki on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Honkai or Infinity Nikki?
Honkai currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Infinity Nikki at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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