# ERROR143 vs Sticker Mirage

The clearest difference is monetization model: ERROR143 at free against Sticker Mirage's free with in-app purchases. ERROR143 also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 41) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ERROR143 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sticker Mirage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.8 for Sticker Mirage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ERROR143 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of ERROR143's written reviews are positive against 98% of Sticker Mirage's.

ERROR143 ships an update every 3 weeks, Sticker Mirage monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ERROR143 | Sticker Mirage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/error143/id1658434343/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-mirage/id6751213592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **98.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jenny Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658434345) | [Juan Amaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583111501) |

## 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


### Sticker Mirage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-mirage/id6751213592)

Experience a dreamcore visual novel with horror elements. Play as an emergency call center worker whose quiet life unravels as strange events unfold, hinting at a deeper connection to the unfolding mystery.

**Highlights:** Visual novel gameplay, Dreamcore aesthetic, Horror elements, Interactive story, Mystery investigation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sticker Mirage - Premium Ver. | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ERROR143 free?

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

### Is Sticker Mirage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ERROR143 or Sticker Mirage?

Sticker Mirage is rated higher. ERROR143 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Sticker Mirage averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do ERROR143 or Sticker Mirage have ads?

Neither ERROR143 nor Sticker Mirage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ERROR143 or Sticker Mirage?

ERROR143 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sticker Mirage monthly. Most recently, ERROR143 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sticker Mirage on November 5, 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.*