STEINS;GATE vs FINAL FANTASY III
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STEINS;GATE
Experience a gripping narrative centered on time travel and its consequences. This hypothetical science adventure game features a unique phone trigger system, customizable in-game phone, and over 30 hours of gameplay with multiple endings. Explore a compelling story set in Akihabara.
- Phone trigger system
- Customizable in-game phone
- TIPS LIST for explanations
- Full voice acting
- Over 30 hours of gameplay
- iCloud save data
- Multiple character endings
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2009年から現在までのシリーズ累計販売本数100万本突破! テレビアニメも絶賛された 「STEINS;GATE」がiPhone/iPod touchに登場! ■特徴 ・iOS用に最適化されたフォーントリガーシステムを搭載! ゲーム中の携帯電話の扱い方で予想もつかないストーリーが展開される! ・ゲーム中の携帯電話は、本物の携帯電話のように、様々なカスタマイズが可能! ・ゲーム中に出てくる特殊は用語はTIPS LISTに登録され、解説も読める! ・CONFIGでは、様々な設定を変更でき、自分好みのプレイスタイルで楽しめる! ・音声はもちろんフルボイス! ・セーブデータをiCloudに対応! 異なるデバイスでもセーブデータを共有してプレイできます! ・ゲームセンター対応! ・総プレイ時間は30時間を超えるボリューム! ・タイムトラベルを題材にしたサスペンスあふれるアドベンチャーゲーム! ・リアルな秋葉原を舞台にし、SERN、ジョン・タイター、幻のレトロPC『IBN5100』等の題材も盛り込んだ、リアルとSFが織りなすストーリー! ・6人のヒロインが登場!(でも1人は男) ヒロインの固有ルートではさまざまな結末が! ・企画原案は志倉千代丸! キャラクターデザインにhuke、ガジェットデザインにSH@RP、シナリオに林直孝(5pb.)を起用! ※OPムービー、エンディングはXbox 360版に準じたものとなります。 ※ゲーム内の言語はすべて日本語となります。 ※キャラクター紹介、操作方法等の詳細な説明は http://5pb.jp/games/smapho/app_steinsgate.html をご覧ください。 ■キャッチコピー 神をも冒涜する12番目の理論 ーーそれは、俺たちが手にした偶然の産物。 ■商品概要 本作は5pb.とNitroplusのコラボレーションによる科学アドベンチャーシリーズの第2弾です。 2009年10月にXbox 360用ソフトとして発売され、プレイヤーからの評価を得て同年の ファミ通アワード優秀賞を受賞。 内容は従来のタイムトラベルを題材にしたフィクションではなく、タイムトラベルそのものの構造に重点をおいた「想定科学アドベンチャー」となっています。 ゲームを構成する設 定や用語のほとんどは、実際に科学的に論じられたものであり、またリアル路線上に構築されたサスペンスは説得力を持ち、プレイヤーに知的好奇心と衝撃を与えます。 ■操作方法 直感的なタッチパネル操作で快適にプレイできます! ・共通操作方法 Phoneパネル:フォーントリガー呼び出し/しまいこみ 二本指タップ(もしくはピンチイン):メニュー表示 画面ふちから内側に横スワイプ:メニュー表示 内側から画面ふちに横スワイプ:メニュー非表示 タップ:テキスト送り、決定 下スワイプ:ログ画面表示 上スワイプ:メッセージエリアの表示オフ 右スワイプ:既読メッセージスキップ 左スワイプ:強制メッセージスキップ 一本指タップ長押し:オートモード ※画面の周囲に黒枠が表示されている場合、システムメニュー表示は背景が表示されているふち付近から内側にスワイプ ・『STEINS;GATE』独自の操作 端末を縦持ち:フォーントリガー呼び出し 端末を横持ち:フォーントリガーしまいこみ ■ストーリー 岡部倫太郎―通称オカリン―は、いまだ厨二病から抜け出せない大学生。 自称『狂気のマッドサイエンティスト・鳳凰院凶真』と名乗り、『未来ガジェット研究所』という、メン バーわずか3人だけのサークルでヘンテコな発明をする日々を送っていた。 そんな彼らがある時偶然から過去へと電子メールを送れる発明品、即ち『タイムマシン』を生み出してしまう―。 SERN、ジョン・タイター、幻のレトロPC『IBN5100』、タイムマシン、バタフライ効果、タイムトラベルにおける11の理論― いくつもの要因が偶然に重なり合ったとき、秋葉原から巻き起こる世界規模の大事件! “未来への選択”が委ねられたオカリン達が下す決断とは?
FINAL FANTASY III
Embark on an epic quest in this classic RPG, featuring a remodeled 2D pixel art style and a captivating story. Master a unique job-changing system to customize your party and overcome challenges. Enjoy enhanced gameplay with modern conveniences and a beautifully rearranged soundtrack.
- Remodeled 2D pixel graphics
- Iconic job changing system
- Rearranged and original soundtrack options
- Modernized UI and auto-battle
- Gamepad support
- Adjustable encounter and experience multipliers
- Bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player
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A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play. With the power of light nearly eclipsed by the power of darkness, only the crystals' four chosen adventurers can save the world. Experience the iconic job changing system first introduced in FFIII - switch jobs at will and use various abilities as you progress in the game. Change into a variety of classes like Warrior, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, Dragoon, Evoker, or even call monsters to do your bidding with as a Summoner. Enjoy the exciting third installment in the FINAL FANTASY series! -------------------------------------------------------------- ■ Beautifully revived with new graphics and sound! ・Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator. ・Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu. ■Improved gameplay! ・Including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more. ・Also supports game pad controls, making it possible to play using a dedicated gamepad UI when connecting a gamepad to your device. ・Switch the soundtrack between the rearranged version, created for the pixel remaster, or the original version, capturing the sound of the original game. ・Now possible to switch between different fonts, including the default font and a pixel-based font based on the atmosphere of the original game. ・Additional boost features to expand gameplay options, including switching off random encounters and adjusting experience gained multipliers between 0 and 4. ・Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player. *One-time purchase. The app will not require any additional payments to play through the game after the initial purchase and subsequent download. *This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY III" game released in 1990. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game. [OS Compatibility] iOS 13.0 or higher [Applicable Devices] iPhone 6s, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4 and higher
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: STEINS;GATE at 4.6 against FINAL FANTASY III's 3.8. STEINS;GATE also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 45%) and ratings volume (433 vs 137). FINAL FANTASY III's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and price ($14.99 vs $19.99). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
STEINS;GATE costs $19.99 and FINAL FANTASY III $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STEINS;GATE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 433 and 137 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of STEINS;GATE's written reviews are positive against 45% of FINAL FANTASY III's.
STEINS;GATE ships an update every 24 months, FINAL FANTASY III every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STEINS;GATE | FINAL FANTASY III |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $14.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (433 ratings) — better | 3.8 (137 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews — better | 44.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 433 — better | 137 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 531 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MAGES. Inc. | SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
STEINS;GATE
FINAL FANTASY III
User reviews
STEINS;GATE
From 433 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Compelling story
- 🌟 Deeply engaging plot
- 🎭 Memorable characters
- 💡 Realistic yet fantastical setting
- 💯 High replayability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Crashes during text skip
- 🐛 Crashes when skipping routes
- 🐛 App crashes on iOS
- 🐛 Text display issues
FINAL FANTASY III
From 137 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Beautiful remastered graphics and sprites
- 🎵 Outstanding remastered soundtrack
- ⚙️ Improved quality-of-life features (quick save, auto-battle)
- 🎮 Diverse job system with unique customization
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various devices
- 🎮 Awkward on-screen touch controls
- 🔋 Poor optimization and battery drain
- 📝 Font is small and doesn't match aesthetic
- 🚫 No controller support despite being on multiple platforms
Bugs and requests
STEINS;GATE
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes frequently, especially when skipping text or routes.
- Text display issues (e.g., black text in emails).
- Save data synchronization not working correctly.
- Audio balance issues where dialogue is hard to hear.
- Graphical glitches (e.g., screen turning into static).
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- Inability to reply to certain emails.
- Purchase history disappearing, leading to re-purchase.
Requested features
9 requests- STEINS;GATE 0 mobile app
- English translation
- Korean localization
- iPhone 5s screen optimization
- iPhone 5 support
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- Dark mode option
- Adjustable voice volume balance
- Improved phone operation UI
- Fix for purchase history deletion
FINAL FANTASY III
Reported bugs
12 issues- Game crashes every 5-30 minutes
- Crashes when switching apps or receiving notifications
- No autosave when app is backgrounded
- Tap controls don't work with secret doors
- Achievement system broken - final achievement won't trigger
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- Game resets without autosave when switching to other apps
- Main menu bugs out
- No audio on some devices
- Character gets stuck on boat edges
- Island UI overlaps text on iPhone 15
- Game crashes during opening scene on some devices
- Freezes and loses progress mid-play
Requested features
10 requests- Controller support (MFI/Backbone)
- Background app support to prevent progress loss
- Better font that matches game aesthetic
- Option to hide on-screen d-pad
- Apple TV support
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- Square Enix account backup/restore feature
- Allow music/podcasts to play in background
- Performance optimization for older devices
- 4-way movement option instead of 8-way
- Additional side quests to expand content
In-app purchases
STEINS;GATE
No in-app purchases
FINAL FANTASY III
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STEINS;GATE free?
Is FINAL FANTASY III free?
Which has better reviews, STEINS;GATE or FINAL FANTASY III?
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