STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん vs 魔界都市CHI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
魔界都市CHI
Embark on a modern fantasy RPG adventure based on Chiba's legends. Four high school students uncover the truth of "CHI-BA" by borrowing the blessings of local spirits. Engage in strategic turn-based battles using unique character abilities and explore a world inspired by real Chiba locations and folklore.
- Modern fantasy RPG
- Based on Chiba's legends
- Strategic turn-based battles
- Unique character abilities
- Explore real Chiba locations
- Short play time (3-5 hours)
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【このアプリの説明】 千葉の伝承をもとに制作した、現代×伝承ファンタジーRPG。 千葉県の地名・歴史・伝説をモチーフに、4人の高校生が“チバ”の真実に迫る物語です。 突如現れた魔物により混乱に陥ったチバ。 剣も魔法も持たない彼らは、千葉に宿る精霊たちの加護を借りて戦いに挑みます。 しかし物語が進むにつれ、 「何故かたどり着けない街」 「人々の記憶の小さな違和感」 ——チバそのものに隠された真実が浮かび上がっていく。 ■バトル MP(マテリアルポイント)を使い、特技を発動する戦略的ターン制。 剣道の必殺技、科学実験、応援、回復薬など、4人の個性が戦い方を変える。 ■ 千葉を旅するRPG 実在の地名・伝承・歴史をもとにしたシナリオ。 遊ぶほどに“もうひとつの千葉”が見えてくる構成。 ■ プレイ時間 3〜5時間 ■ こんな人に JRPGが好き 伝承・歴史が好き 千葉に少しでも縁がある 心に残る短編RPGを遊びたい チバを救うのは、伝説の勇者ではない。 あなたの選択と、仲間との絆だ。 ※実況・配信歓迎(連絡不要) 開発エンジン:RPGツクールMV (C) 2015 KADOKAWA CORPORATION./YOJI OJIMA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 魔界都市CHI at $0.99 against STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん's $14.99. 魔界都市CHI also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 25%). On ads, 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 比翼恋理のだーりん costs $14.99 and 魔界都市CHI $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん ships an update every 7 months, 魔界都市CHI every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん | 魔界都市CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.9 GB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MAGES. Inc. | SADAYUKI NAGAHORI |
Customer experience
STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん
魔界都市CHI
In-app purchases
STEINS;GATE 比翼恋理のだーりん
No in-app purchases
魔界都市CHI
No in-app purchases





