# STEINS;GATE vs DungeonSquad

The clearest difference is price: DungeonSquad at $4.99 against STEINS;GATE's $19.99. DungeonSquad also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 24 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). STEINS;GATE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

STEINS;GATE costs $19.99 and DungeonSquad $4.99 up front. DungeonSquad sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. STEINS;GATE asks for nothing beyond the download.

DungeonSquad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 433 and 610 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of STEINS;GATE's written reviews are positive against 71% of DungeonSquad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

STEINS;GATE ships an update every 24 months, DungeonSquad every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STEINS;GATE | DungeonSquad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steinsgate/id454136236/reviews) | **[4.8 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeonsquad/id1642733080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 433 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MAGES. Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/356300976) | [GameCoaster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195035356) |

## What reviewers say

### STEINS;GATE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steinsgate/id454136236)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Compelling story
- 🌟 Deeply engaging plot
- 🎭 Memorable characters
- 💡 Realistic yet fantastical setting
- 💯 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Crashes during text skip
- 🐛 Crashes when skipping routes
- 🐛 App crashes on iOS
- 🐛 Text display issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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).

**Requested features**

- STEINS;GATE 0 mobile app
- English translation
- Korean localization
- iPhone 5s screen optimization
- iPhone 5 support


### DungeonSquad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeonsquad/id1642733080)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Lead a solo mission into an enemy-controlled planet to defeat invading heroes. Summon monsters using fallen foes' equipment and harness the power of Dark Gods to overcome colossal enemy forces. Rebuild the Abyss to grow stronger in this roguelike adventure.

**Highlights:** Summon monsters from defeated heroes, Equip monsters with fallen sacrifices' gear, Harness Dark God blessings, Rebuild the Abyss for power, Roguelike gameplay with random choices, Over 100 unique skills

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season 3 Battle Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Beholder | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time Flow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Autonomy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Uniform Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mecha Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Neo Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nurse Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Temperament | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Corrupted Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Resource Storage | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Prisoner Codex | $6.99 | one-time |
| Character Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Monster Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great art and pixel design
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay loop
- 🔝 High quality game
- 🤑 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of explanations/tutorials
- 🕰️ Excessive grinding
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🍼 Overly sexualized art style

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on title screen
- Incorrect display of equipment icons
- Saves lost after updates
- Language change causes crashes

**Requested features**

- Better tutorial and in-game encyclopedia
- Ability to save/load character builds
- More language support (e.g. Chinese)
- Cross-platform cloud save


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STEINS;GATE free?

STEINS;GATE costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DungeonSquad free?

DungeonSquad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, STEINS;GATE or DungeonSquad?

DungeonSquad is rated higher. STEINS;GATE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 433 ratings, while DungeonSquad averages 4.8 from 610 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, STEINS;GATE or DungeonSquad?

STEINS;GATE ships an update every 24 months, and DungeonSquad every 8 days. Most recently, STEINS;GATE was updated on October 12, 2026 and DungeonSquad on October 11, 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.*