# ERROR143 vs NU

The clearest difference is monetization model: ERROR143 at free against NU's free with in-app purchases. ERROR143 also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). NU's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ERROR143 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and NU sells 10 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 ERROR143 against 4.7 for NU. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of ERROR143's written reviews are positive against 74% of NU's.

ERROR143 ships an update every 3 weeks, NU monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ERROR143 | NU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/error143/id1658434343/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nu-carnival-bliss/id6470422741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jenny Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658434345) | [DarkWind Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680112554) |

## What reviewers say

### ERROR143

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/error143/id1658434343)

Engage in a competitive hacking game where rivals challenge each other through digital exchanges. Experience a narrative of escalating digital duels and unexpected plot twists as you prove your hacking prowess.

**Highlights:** Rivalry-based hacking gameplay, Narrative-driven story, Competitive digital duels, Bickering and bantering dialogue, Rivals-to-lovers trope

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 8 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🔊 Excellent voice acting
- 🤖 Unique hacking mechanics
- 💬 Charming character interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Short story length
- 🤔 Rushed romance development
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💤 Lack of content/updates

**Reported bugs**

- Floating character sprite after chair fall
- Game crashing and requiring restart

**Requested features**

- More story days/content
- Expanded romance options
- Additional character routes
- Ability to purchase DLC in-app


### NU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nu-carnival-bliss/id6470422741)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a chaotic world by forming bonds with unique characters. This BL life simulation game features animated characters, emotional storylines, and a cast of renowned Japanese voice actors.

**Highlights:** BL life simulation gameplay, Animated characters with dynamic performances, Japanese voice actor cast, Character-driven storylines and events, Bond system to deepen relationships, Unlockable outfits and special scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Sorcery Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grand Sorcerer's Club | $3.49 | one-time |
| CYBERNEtical Paradox Exclusive | $4.49 | one-time |
| Trailblazer's Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| 5 Sorcery Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Grand Sorcerer's VIP Club | $7.99 | one-time |
| Energy Refill Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 9 Sorcery Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| CYBERNEtical Paradox Chip Modu | $10.99 | one-time |
| 20 Sorcery Gems | $21.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💕 Appealing character designs
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Great voice acting and music
- 🤩 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Censored intimate scenes
- ⏱️ Lengthy loading times
- 🤔 Difficulty progressing without spending
- 🤕 Enemies scale too quickly
- 🤯 Glitches and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or continue progress
- Downloading resources failing or getting stuck
- Purchased items not appearing in inventory

**Requested features**

- Uncensored version with adult content
- Ability to link existing accounts
- More character customization options
- Improved enemy scaling and difficulty progression
- Optimization for faster loading and fewer glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ERROR143 free?

ERROR143 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ERROR143 or NU?

ERROR143 is rated higher. ERROR143 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while NU averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do ERROR143 or NU have ads?

Neither ERROR143 nor NU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ERROR143 or NU?

ERROR143 ships an update every 3 weeks, and NU monthly. Most recently, ERROR143 was updated on November 3, 2026 and NU on November 4, 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.*