Comparison

CODE; Dead Ends vs Aqua Romance

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

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About

CODE; Dead Ends

Navigate a zombie apocalypse as a student trying to survive. Encounter and interact with different characters, each with unique skills and personalities, as you make choices that shape your story. Can you find safety amidst the chaos?

Highlights
  • Zombie apocalypse setting
  • Visual novel gameplay
  • Branching story paths
  • Character interactions
  • Multiple endings
  • Dating sim elements
Features
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●●●Synopsis●●● The outbreak of the L1 virus has changed the whole world. Those who got infected lost every inherent characteristic except ferocious aggression. Leaving countless casualties, Prancesco area has become an anarchic place. Lucy, who used to be a student, gets attacked by an infected person on her way home. Soon, she tries running away with Samuel. However, little do they know another near-death situation is ahead of them awaiting… When faced the world full of despair and fear, a helping hand was extended to the girl who was running away desperately. ●●●Characters●●● ▷Lucas Since the call of [CODE; Dead Ends], Lucas has been the leader of the civilian task force in Prancesco area. As a former police officer, he puts effort into saving the citizens. However, realizing his limits, he’s learned to give up over time. Lucas has kind impact on those who are in despair. With his leadership skill, he establishes a special force unit with the best teamwork. ▷Owen Since the call of [CODE; Dead Ends], Covered in blood, this young man has wandered around in a ruined city. Being an Olympic shooter, his main skill is to aim accurately at the heads of the infected using one bullet. Although his quirky personality gets him into trouble, he is usually a fun and friendly entertainer. ▷Cale Since the call of [CODE; Dead Ends], In a ruined city, Cale has prioritized subordination over personal feelings when it comes to competing a mission. To Cale, any threat to security is to be eliminated. He always tries his best to take one more civilian to the safe shelter. ▷Samuel Lucy’s next-door neighbor, Samuel has known Lucy since they were young. He’s currently in his first year as an orthopedic surgeon at a leading medical school. When he visited his parents’ house in Prancesco for a few days, CODE; Dead Ends was called, and he ends up in trouble with Lucy. Apart from his clumsy side, he’s usually calm and quick in decision making, and leads Lucy in emergency situations.

About

Aqua Romance

Dive into a fantasy romance simulation where you uncover the secrets of mermaids in an underwater palace. Make choices that shape your destiny and forge connections in this interactive otome game.

Highlights
  • Interactive choice-based story
  • Fantasy romance simulation
  • Mermaid characters
  • Multiple endings
  • Character costumes
  • Collect illustrations
  • Increase character likability
Features
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"Are you shy? Then how will you do it on the first night?" They live in the palace of deep sea, where no one know! Unfold the secrets of those men in the dangerous yet tempting underwater! In front of the hidden secrets of the sea, can you forge your destiny and protect your connections? Solve the unsolved mysteries of the Palace of Mermaids and choose your own ending! [ Game Introduction ] Presented by Storytaco and E&P Games, "Aqua Romance" is a unique high-level romance otome game. It is a modern fantasy interactive choice game where you can immerse yourself in an enchanting universe filled with thrilling twists. Write your own romance story in """"Aqua Romance""""! (Note: Every choice you make changes the fate of the characters.) [ Game Story ] In a tranquil seaside village, the moist(?) proposals of the mermaids begin! "...I'm the heir of the King?" After failing in your career and returning to your hometown, four charming men and women appear in front of you. Set aside the hope for a miracle. Your promise to embark on a new path with excited hearts becomes meaningless, as you find yourself at a crossroads of life-altering decisions. A grand and beautiful palace beneath the sea strech out in front of your eyes, slowly revealing secrets and hidden stories of the mermaid royal family... And the mermaids who are vying for you start to reveal their true self! "I will never let anyone take you from me" #BrightSunshine #PuppyLike #Submissive - Your First Love, Jayden "C-can... you... love me... more?" #UnexpectedCharm #ShyGuy #Redeeming Love - Aristocrat, Arthur "Right now, what matters is that I need you." #Mysterious #BadBoy #ForbiddenRomance - Mysterious Figure, Kai "I'm unarmed in front of you!" #ToughGirl #PassionateCharacter #GrowthRomance - Childhood Friend, Chloe It's too late to run away! Choose your romance ending right now! [ Charming point! ] - A tantalizing romance story for mature players! - Various character costumes that lead to desired endings! - A women-oriented otome text romance game. - Increase character likability and collect high-quality illustrations with diverse romantic moods! - Enjoy thrilling moments with a variety of choices and illustrations. - Collect a wide range of endings with different strategic characters. [Aqua Romance is recommended for...] -Those who want to enjoy an immersive female-oriented dating simulation game full of realism. -Those who want to meet a sexy mermaid character in a role-playing game. -Those looking for handsome or innocent characters. -Those who haven't found a satisfying yuri dating simulation. -Those who want to enjoy a romantic relationship with charming characters. -Those who want to try a female-oriented visual novel or multiple character game with furry. -Those who want to experience surrogate satisfaction through sweet dating simulation. -Those who want to see high-quality date illustrations full of immersion. -Those who want to explore different endings based on their choices in story gameplay. -Those who want to check and make various choices in the game. -Those who enjoy uncovering plot twists and pondering choices in story gameplay. -Those who want to enjoy an LGBTQ+ romance simulation game. -Those who want to experience the refreshing feeling of beach romance. -Those who can't give up on either bad or good guys. -Those looking for a story with a blend of Eastern and Western elements. -Those who enjoy the boundary between everyday life and fantasy. -Those who like pure romance comics, web novels, and webtoons. -Fans of dating story games like Day7, Storytaco, Maybe, and Storypick. -Those who have enjoyed Arcana Twilight. -Those who have had fun playing with Eternal AfterLife.

Screenshots

CODE; Dead Ends4 screens
Aqua Romance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CODE; Dead Ends at 11.0 against Aqua Romance's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. CODE; Dead Ends sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Aqua Romance sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CODE; Dead Ends holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 139 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of CODE; Dead Ends's written reviews are positive against 72% of Aqua Romance's.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CODE; Dead Ends versus Aqua Romance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCODE; Dead EndsAqua Romance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (93 ratings) — better4.5 (139 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better72.4% of reviews
Number of ratings93139 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB185 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLumiere Entertainment Inc.Storytaco.inc

Customer experience

CODE; Dead Ends

All ratings93 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Aqua Romance

All ratings138 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative19.0%

Bugs and requests

CODE; Dead Ends

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aqua Romance

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes or won't open
  • Kicked out of the game frequently
  • In-app purchase not received
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Area to get free clams not working
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  • Ads not available or limited daily
  • Game not working on iPad for Google accounts
  • Login issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Make gems easier to obtain
  • Add more ways to earn gems (e.g., mini-games)
  • Reduce cost of outfits and special choices
  • Increase gem rewards from ads
  • Reduce waiting time for ads
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  • Add more GL yuri options
  • Translate the game into French
  • Translate the game into Spanish
  • Make the game available on iPad for Google accounts
  • Fix ad removal not working

In-app purchases

11 purchases

CODE; Dead Ends

One-time11
  • 1 Ticket$1.99
  • 20 Diamonds$2.99
  • Silver Pack$3.99
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  • 60 Diamonds$4.99
  • 5 Tickets$4.99
  • Diamond Pack$5.99
  • Starter Pack$5.99
  • 10 Tickets$8.99
  • Premium Pack$9.99
  • 220 Diamonds$20.99
  • 500 Diamonds$39.99
11 purchases

Aqua Romance

One-time11
  • ad_remove$0.99
  • Random_Gift_Box$0.99
  • Special Gift Package$1.99
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  • gem_430$2.99
  • Welcome Package$3.99
  • gem_1+1$4.99
  • Puzzle_Package$4.99
  • gem_1010$5.99
  • Mermaid_Package$8.99
  • gem_1590$9.99
  • Special_Mermaid_Package$26.99

Questions

Is CODE; Dead Ends free?
CODE; Dead Ends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aqua Romance free?
Aqua Romance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CODE; Dead Ends or Aqua Romance?
CODE; Dead Ends is rated higher. CODE; Dead Ends averages 4.7 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Aqua Romance averages 4.5 from 139 ratings.
Do CODE; Dead Ends or Aqua Romance have ads?
Neither CODE; Dead Ends nor Aqua Romance shows ads.

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