# OUTERPLANE vs Trickcal

OUTERPLANE and Trickcal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Trickcal's written reviews are positive against 43% of OUTERPLANE's. Trickcal also leads on ads (none vs shown). OUTERPLANE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 961). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OUTERPLANE sells 113 one-off in-app purchases and Trickcal sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for OUTERPLANE against 4.8 for Trickcal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 961 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of OUTERPLANE's written reviews are positive against 90% of Trickcal's.

OUTERPLANE ships an update fortnightly, Trickcal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OUTERPLANE | Trickcal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outerplane-strategy-anime/id1630880836/reviews) | **[4.8 (961 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trickcal-chibi-go/id6479391944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 961 |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 441 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Major Nine Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835627322) | [BILIBILI HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382536367) |

## What reviewers say

### OUTERPLANE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outerplane-strategy-anime/id1630880836)

Embark on an epic isekai adventure with a summoned Earthling seeking revenge. Engage in strategic turn-based combat featuring cinematic skill chains and a Burst system. Collect and battle with high-quality 3D anime heroes in an immersive story.

**Highlights:** Turn-based action with skill chains, Explosive Burst system, High-quality 3D anime heroes, Immersive epic story, Character-specific side stories

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (113)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep Sea Step-Up II | $0.59 | one-time |
| Grand Appreciation Festival I | $0.59 | one-time |
| Steam Launch! Super Deal Pack | $0.59 | one-time |
| Welcome Recruitment Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Stars Legendary Weapon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Step-Up II | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Hot Deal Pack V | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Hot Deal Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Step-Up II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prelude to the Festival Step-Up II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Primine Recruitment Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) Valentine Special Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Year Lucky Pouch I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Login Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Master Support Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) Recruit Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| DanMachi Celebration Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skadi Recruit Booster I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Delta Recruit Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chocolate Squad Step-Up I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Request: Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bandit Chase Clear Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Stamina Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Recruitment Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Login Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Assortment I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Blue Dragon’s Lucky Bag I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Naughty Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Terminus Isle Support Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nostalgia Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tourist's Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heatwave Cop Delta Booster I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Step-Up III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune of Tamamo-no-Mae Booster I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Night of the Living Soulslayer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Package I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skadi Recruit Booster I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Omega Nadja Recruitment Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Step Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Year Lucky Pouch II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Step-up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Crossroads Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Master Support Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer Dream Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) Liselotte Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| DanMachi Celebration Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wax Wings’ Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Archdemon of Hubris Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Year's Step-Up I | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Midwinter Night's Dream I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Caren Recruit Support Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| OUTERPLANE Festival Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune Recruitment Celeb Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| GardenerofaForgottenParadiseI | $2.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Trickster Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Adventure Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mirsha Adventure Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Demiurge Recruitment I | $5.99 | one-time |
| Midsummer Festival I | $5.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Summer Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) OmegaNadja Booster I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spatiotemporal Rift Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gnosis Delta Recruit Booster I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Automaton's Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gnosis Dahlia Recruit BoosterI | $6.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| (Limited)Descent Support PackI | $6.99 | one-time |
| Limited  Bingo Point Pack I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Festival Celebration! Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Eva’s Special Ether Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Recruitment Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heatwave Cop Delta Booster II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skadi Booster II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stamina Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror Pack III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Baker Recruit Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Step-Up II | $10.99 | one-time |
| BellCranelRecruitSupportPack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Ryu Lion Recruit SupportPack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Automaton's Step-Up III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Archdemon of Hubris Step-UpIII | $10.99 | one-time |
| New Year's Step-Up II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Holy Night's Dianne Recruit I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Step-Up III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune Recruitment Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Event Pack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Limited  Bingo Point Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Midsummer Night Fireworks II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Trickster Pack III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Iota World Splash I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Tourist's Step-Up III | $13.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Rush Skadi Booster III | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special + Premium Pass(231121) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special+Premium Pass (240116) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special+Premium Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium +Special Pass(260519) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Step-Up III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass+Special Pass(260210) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium+Special Pass(251118) | $19.99 | one-time |
| DanMachi Celebration Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tourist's Step-Up IV | $22.99 | one-time |
| OUTERPLANE Festival Step-UpIII | $22.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Trickster Pack IV | $22.99 | one-time |
| K's Special Ether Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 🎨 Beautiful character designs
- 📚 Engaging story and lore
- 👍 Generous free-to-play rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerning monetization practices
- 🕹️ Lack of diverse character roster
- 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after updates
- Data loss and account resets
- Crashes during long battles

**Requested features**

- Add more male characters
- Improve PvP and guild systems
- Implement auto-repeat and skip options
- Increase drop rates and pity system


### Trickcal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trickcal-chibi-go/id6479391944)

Embark on a whimsical adventure in a kingdom obsessed with sweets. Gather your Apostles, manage your Order with cozy decorations, and enjoy a hilarious story with full Japanese voice acting. Designed for quick, stress-free play sessions.

**Highlights:** Character collection and upgrades, Base building and decoration, Humorous story with voice acting, Quick daily play sessions, Gacha pull events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99  Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99  Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99  Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| $6.99  Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| $10.99  Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| $14.99  Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99  Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99  Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| $34.99  Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| $69.99  Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |
| $99.99  Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Convenient mobile experience
- 👍 Cute and fun characters
- 👍 Generous for both F2P and small spenders

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🐛 Connection errors
- 🔧 Some confusing item descriptions and AI issues

**Reported bugs**

- Immediate logout upon entering the game
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- More late-game content like a roguelike mode
- Optimization for better performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OUTERPLANE free?

OUTERPLANE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trickcal free?

Trickcal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OUTERPLANE or Trickcal?

Trickcal is rated higher. OUTERPLANE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Trickcal averages 4.8 from 961 ratings.

### Do OUTERPLANE or Trickcal have ads?

OUTERPLANE shows ads; Trickcal does not.

### Which is updated more often, OUTERPLANE or Trickcal?

OUTERPLANE ships an update fortnightly, and Trickcal monthly. Most recently, OUTERPLANE was updated on October 21, 2026 and Trickcal on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*