# CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is update cadence: Afterplace at monthly against CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)'s every 10 months. Afterplace also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (94% vs 66%). CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)'s advantage is chart position (#10 vs #38). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) costs $9.99 and Afterplace $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Afterplace holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 613 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Afterplace's.

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) ships an update every 10 months, Afterplace monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-trigger-upgrade-ver/id479431697/reviews) | **[4.9 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 613 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #38 |
| Size | 532 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## What reviewers say

### CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-trigger-upgrade-ver/id479431697)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Role Playing, #80 Top Paid · Games, #130 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on an epic role-playing adventure across different eras to save the planet. This definitive edition features updated graphics, sound, and new dungeons for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Time travel across multiple eras, Active Time Battle Version 2, Over 50 character combos, Dimensional Vortex dungeon, Lost Sanctum dungeon, Updated graphics and sound

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game, classic JRPG
- 👍 Faithful port of the original
- 👍 Runs well on iOS devices
- 👍 Supports controllers
- 👍 Cloud save functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Graphical issues and glitches
- 🐛 Targeting and controls can be clunky
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of language/UI customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Graphical glitches on iPhone 5s and newer
- Crashes during certain boss battles
- Inability to transfer save data across devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable graphical filters
- Improve touch controls and targeting
- Add support for Apple Silicon Macs
- Include more content from DS/PS1 versions
- Implement volume/sound controls


### Afterplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Role Playing, #61 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure on your mobile device, exploring a vast landscape filled with hidden secrets, treasures, and quirky characters. Engage in combat, uncover mysteries, and forge your own path through a world without waypoints.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hidden secrets and treasures, Combat with monsters, Interactive characters, No virtual buttons, Dynamic control adaptation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and dialogue
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 💡 Unique story and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of a map or quest log can lead to getting lost
- 🔍 Some plot points not fully explained
- 🔍 Limited weapon/item variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Saves not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to restart or replay the game
- More in-depth combat and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) free?

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Afterplace free?

Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or Afterplace?

Afterplace is rated higher. CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Afterplace averages 4.9 from 613 ratings.

### Do CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or Afterplace have ads?

Neither CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) nor Afterplace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or Afterplace?

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) ships an update every 10 months, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) was updated on September 24, 2026 and Afterplace on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or Afterplace?

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Afterplace at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*