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STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん vs PARANORMASIGHT

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

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About

STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん

This is a romantic and comedic visual novel spin-off from the STEINS;GATE series. It follows the daily lives of lab members with a focus on humor and sweet romantic scenes, featuring multiple character routes and full voice acting.

Highlights
  • Romantic and comedic adventure
  • Phone trigger system
  • Six character routes with individual endings
  • Full voice acting
  • Over 20 hours of gameplay
  • Universal app support (iPhone/iPad)
  • iCloud save data synchronization
Features
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Since 2009, the STEINS; GATE series has sold over 1,000,000 copies! Hypothetical Science ADV “STEINS; GATE” is a spin-off game and Hypothetical *Second-grade Syndrome x ADV “STEINS; GATE Hiyoku Renri no Darling” has finally been released for iOS! ※This game is only available in Japanese. ※This game has no plans to support a Korean version. ■ Sales copy This story may be real? This is the story of the Future Gadget Laboratory members. ■Product summary Want to play more Hypothetical Science ADV STEINS; GATE games? Why not try STEINS; GATE’s new slapstick comedy Hypothetical Second-grade Syndrome, which has finally been released! The concept has changed compared to the previous dramatic story, as the game depicts the daily romantic lives of lab members, often with comedic effect! The game is not only a slapstick comedy, but also includes many sweet and romantic scenes! This spin-off game gives users the same thrilling experience and those who played the previous game will be able to take on the new challenge! ■ Features * A romantic and comedic adventure game with the characters from STEINS;GATE! *Phone trigger system optimized for iOS! The story changes depending on your preferences! *Appear as six characters (including one male character) with individual endings for each! *Full voice acting! *The game has more than 20 hours total playing time! * You can enjoy this game on either iPhone or iPad as a Universal app! (The game is not optimized for iPhone5) *Saved data is stored on iCloud! Play with different devices and share the saved data! *Supports Game Center! *Supports Push Notifications! ■How to play Easy intuitive touch screen! ・Basic controls Phone Screen: Invoke phone trigger/Close Using your two fingers (or pinch in): Menu display /Non display Swipe inward from the edge of the screen: Menu display Swipe horizontally to the edge of the screen from inside:Menu Non display Tap: Send text and OK Swipe Down: Log screen display Swipe Up: Hides message area display Swipe Right: Skip read messages Swipe Left: Skip Forced message Tap & Hold (using one finger, press and hold): Auto mode If a black frame is displayed around the screen, swipe inward from near the edge where the background is displayed to display the system menu. ・Controls for iPhone Hold mobile in portrait: Invoke phone trigger Hold mobile in landscape: Close phone trigger ・Controls for iPad Swipe up on the right edge screen: Invoke phone trigger Swipe down the left side of phone trigger: Close phone trigger. ・Saved Data/ Backup to iCloud Choose BACKUP from the SYSTEM on the title screen, and then you can backup the saved data to iCloud. (Setup iCloud: You need to turn on Documents & Data.) ・Restore Saved data from iCloud Choose RESTORE from the SYSTEM on the title screen, and then you can restore the saved data from iCloud (The saved data on the device can be overwritten when you restore.) ■Story Rintato Okabe, commonly known as Okarin is a University student, who is still stuck in *Second-grade Syndrome. He introduces himself as a mad scientist named Kyoma Hououin and he spends most of his time doing odd research with several members of the Future Gadget Laboratory, which is commonly called Lab. They accidentally find an invention, “D-mail,” which can send emails to the past. One day, Okarin finds the lab members busily arranging a celebration party for a newly completed gadget. But, why have they produced a new gadget while Okarin doesn’t know anything about it? The number of lab members has increased from six to eight. It seems that they have changed the past with the D-mail inventions. What’s more, due to the D-mail inventions, the electric bill has gone up immensely. Creating a cash flow problem for the lab. Therefore, in these circumstances the members plan to sell a new gadget to solve this financial difficulty.

About

PARANORMASIGHT

Embark on a supernatural mystery adventure set in Ise-Shima, Japan, exploring mermaid legends and unraveling curses. Guide a cast of characters through a bittersweet story of youth, investigating clues in stunning 360-degree backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Supernatural mystery adventure
  • Mermaid legends theme
  • New characters and locations
  • 360-degree background investigation
  • Diving mini-game
  • Multiple character perspectives
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Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters. A brand new PARANORMASIGHT tale begins in Ise-Shima, Japan - a region rich in mermaid legends. Join a cast of fascinating characters investigating the mysteries of the Mermaids of Ise. Unravel their different perspectives on the case and guide the story to its thrilling conclusion. Story: The remote island of Kameshima sits nestled in Ise bay. Yuza Minakuchi is a young pearl diver who lives on the island and spends his days underwater gathering, together with his best friend Azami Kumoi. After he has a bewildering supernatural experience encountering another version of himself on the ocean floor, a series of curses start to befall the island... A girl of unknown origins, a treasure hunter from a foreign land and a mysterious housewife investigating a drowning. Paths cross and destinies collide as they come closer to the secret of the Mermaids of Ise, a legend that has been obscured by the fog of history for so long. Features: - A brand-new story that starts with a new location, new supernatural legends and a new cast of characters. - Faithful reproductions of real locations and vistas in collaboration with Mie prefecture. Investigate stunning 360 degree backgrounds for clues. - Numerous new gameplay systems and mechanics, including a new Diving mini game. - Multiple characters, each dealing with their own mysteries to unravel. - Unearth the truth by your own hand! *Once you have downloaded the game, no further monetary transactions are required and the whole story can be enjoyed to the ending.

Screenshots

STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん4 screens
PARANORMASIGHT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PARANORMASIGHT at 4.2 against STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん's 3.9. PARANORMASIGHT also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 53%). STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $17.49) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん costs $14.99 and PARANORMASIGHT $17.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PARANORMASIGHT holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん's written reviews are positive against 69% of PARANORMASIGHT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん ships an update every 7 months, PARANORMASIGHT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん versus PARANORMASIGHT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりんPARANORMASIGHT
Price$14.99 — better$17.49
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings713 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB752 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMAGES. Inc.SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral21.8%
Negative25.5%

PARANORMASIGHT

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.2%

In-app purchases

None

STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん

No in-app purchases

None

PARANORMASIGHT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん free?
STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PARANORMASIGHT free?
PARANORMASIGHT costs $17.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん or PARANORMASIGHT?
PARANORMASIGHT is rated higher. STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PARANORMASIGHT averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん or PARANORMASIGHT have ads?
Neither STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん nor PARANORMASIGHT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん or PARANORMASIGHT?
STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん ships an update every 7 months, and PARANORMASIGHT every 2 months. Most recently, STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん was updated on September 20, 2026 and PARANORMASIGHT on September 22, 2026.

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