Comparison

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) vs ICEY

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 KR (한국어)

Experience a suspenseful science-fiction adventure centered on time travel. Make choices that shape the narrative, explore Akihabara, and uncover mysteries involving SERN and John Titor. This game offers over 30 hours of gameplay with full voice acting and multiple endings.

Highlights
  • Suspenseful time travel adventure
  • Story set in Akihabara
  • Phone trigger system for choices
  • Multiple characters and endings
  • Full voice acting
  • Over 30 hours of gameplay
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일본에서 영화화도 결정! 2009년부터 현재까지 판매량 100만을 돌파! TV애니메이션도 대 호평이었던 「STEINS;GATE」가 iPhone/iPod touch로 등장! ■캐치 카피 신마저 모독하는 12번째의 이론 ——그것은 우리가 손에 넣은 우연의 산물. ■상품 개요 본작은 5pb.와 Nitroplus의 합작 과학 어드벤쳐 시리즈 제 2탄 입니다. 2009년 10월 일본에서 Xbox 360용 소프트로 발매되어, 플레이어에게 평가를 받아 동년 패미통 어워드 우수상 수상. 내용은 종래의 시간여행을 소재로 한 픽션이 아닌, 시간여행 그 자체의 구조를 중점에 둔 「상정 과학 어드벤쳐」 입니다. 게임을 구성하는 설정이나 용어 대부분은, 실제 과학적으로 논해지는 것이며, 또한 리얼 노선상에 구축된 서스펜스는 설득력을 가지며, 플레이어에게 지적 호기심과 충격을 가져다 줍니다. ■특징 ・시간여행을 소재로 서스펜스를 가미한 어드벤쳐 게임! ・리얼한 아키하바라를 무대로, SERN, 존 타이타, 환상의 레트로 PC 『IBN5100』등의 소재도 담긴, 리얼함과 SF로 짜임새 있는 스토리! ・iOS용에 최적화된 폰 트리거 시스템을 탑재! 게임 중 휴대폰의 취급법에 따라 예상 할 수 없는 스토리가 전개된다! ・6명의 히로인이 등장!(하지만 한 명은 남자)히로인의 고유 루트에는 제각각의 결말이! ・음성은 물론 풀 보이스! ・총 플레이 시간은 30시간을 넘는 볼륨! ・기획 원안은 시쿠라 치요마루! 캐릭터 디자엔에 huke, 가젯 디자인에 SH@RP, 시나리오에 하야시 나오타카(5pb.)를 기용! ※OP무비, 엔딩은 Xbox 360판이 기준입니다. ※게임의 음성과 노래는 일본어로되어 있습니다. ■조작 방법 직감적인 터치 패널 조작으로 쾌적하게 플레이 할 수 있습니다! ・공통 조작 방법 Phone 패널:폰 트리거 불러내기/ 집어넣기 두 손가락 탭(혹은 핀칭):메뉴 표시 탭:텍스트 넘기기, 결정 아래로 슬라이드:로그 화면 표시 위로 슬라이드:메시지 영역 표시 오프 오른쪽으로 슬라이드:이미 읽은 메시지 스킵 왼쪽으로 슬라이드:강제 메시지 스킵 한 손가락으로 길게 탭:오토 모드 ・『STEINS;GATE KR』의 독자적인 조작 단말기를 세로로:폰 트리거 불러내기 단말기를 가로로:폰 트리거 집어넣기 ■스토리 오카베 린타로―통칭 오카린―은 아직도 중2병에서 헤어나오지 못하는 대학생. 자칭 『광기의 매드 사이언티스트, 호오인 쿄우마』라 칭하며, 『미래 가젯 연구소』라는, 고작 세 명의 멤버 뿐인 서클에서 엉뚱한 발명을 하는 나날을 보내고 있었다. 그런 그들에게 어느 때, 우연하게 과거로 전자 메일을 보내는 발명품, 즉 『타임머신』을 발명하고 만다― SERN, 존 타이타, 환상의 레트로 PC 『IBN5100』, 타임머신, 나비 효과, 시간여행의 11가지 이론― 몇 가지의 요인이 우연스레 겹쳐졌을 때, 아키하바라에서 일어나는 세계 규모의 대 사건! “미래로의 선택”을 떠넘겨진 오카린 일행이 내리는 결단은?

About

ICEY

This is a 2D side-scrolling action game with a meta-narrative twist. Players fight against a narrator's control to uncover the truth about the world and their character's purpose. Features fast-paced combat, combo systems, and challenging cyborg bosses.

Highlights
  • 2D side-scrolling action
  • Meta-narrative gameplay
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Unleash incredible combos
  • Fight massive cyborg bosses
  • MFi controller support
Features
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ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. “Alright, you caught me! This ISN'T really just a simple 2D action game, and you WON'T be seeing through ICEY's eyes... NOR will you learn the truth about her world." says the narrator. “ICEY is a Meta game in disguise. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions? Why can't I learn the truth about this world and ICEY's purpose here?" Fight against his tyranny, and uncover what's really going on for yourself! In fact, you can become ICEY, and let loose the shackles of your own identity. You are ICEY, and ICEY is you... if you want it that way. Feel free to keep hold of your own self, if you wish. Now Is the Time For You to Discover the Truth. [FEATURES] Fast-paced Combat: Crush enemies in the palm of your hand. Attack! Dodge! Counterattack! Do not hesitate. This is the only way to survive! Incredible Combos: With simple controls, amazing combos are easy to unleash, even for beginners. Every skill is special in its own way. Master your favorites and create your own fighting style! Massive Cyborg Bosses: Can you withstand the onslaught of attacks from terrifying cyborg bosses? Every boss unleashes flurries of different attacks. It's up to you to find their weak spots and tear them apart! [Awards] -Nominated, Tokyo Game Show 2016 DENGEKI PlayStation Best Indie Game -Official Selection, 2016 Gamescom Indie Arena Booth -Most Promising Game 2nd Prize, Taipei Game Show 2016 -Official Selection, Casual Connect Asia 2016 -Official Selection, IGF China 2015 -Best Technology Award, Indieplay 2015 Operating system iOS: version 8.0 or higher Recommended configuration RAM: 2 GB or more Storage: 1.2 GB (iOS) Tips - As gameplay smoothness and reliability are affected by screen resolution and the number of applications running in the background, you can adjust the image quality option to achieve balance between image, smoothness and power consumption. - Added MFi controller support Languages Supported: *English *Francais *Español *简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) *繁体中文 (Traditional Chinese) Facebook: /ICEYtheGame Twitter:@ICEYtheGame Service Email: ICEY@xindong.com 2017 X.D. Network Inc. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)4 screens
ICEY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ICEY at $2.99 against STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)'s $19.99. ICEY also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 37 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) costs $19.99 and ICEY $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ICEY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 209 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)'s written reviews are positive against 82% of ICEY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) ships an update every 37 months, ICEY every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) versus ICEY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEINS;GATE KR (한국어)ICEY
Price$19.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.3 (82 ratings)4.6 (209 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82209 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 3 months — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB1.1 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMAGES. Inc.X.D. Network Inc.

Customer experience

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative24.6%

ICEY

All ratings209 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.8%

User reviews

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)

From 82 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent story and plot
  • 👍 High replayability
  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 👍 Good translation quality
  • 👍 Immersive experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Save data loss issues
  • 🐛 Text and subtitle display problems
  • 🐛 Inconsistent translation quality
  • 🐛 High storage requirements

ICEY

From 209 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fluid and dynamic gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent graphics and animations
  • 💡 Unique and engaging story with fourth-wall breaks
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and character design
  • 🎮 Satisfying combat and combo system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues and crashes
  • ⏱️ Short overall playtime
  • 🔍 Unclear or confusing progression at times
  • 🎮 Controls can feel awkward on touch screen

Bugs and requests

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • No sound on iPad
  • Save data disappeared
  • Game freezes at specific scenes
  • Text not appearing
  • Subtitles not appearing
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  • App crashes on iOS 8/9
  • Download errors
  • Double charging for purchases
  • Korean subtitles not showing

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update for newer iPhone screen sizes
  • Fix letterboxing on iPhone screens
  • Add support for other series updates
  • Release Steins;Gate Zero
  • Improve resolution and aspect ratio options
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  • Add iCloud save data synchronization
  • Provide options for different visual novel styles
  • Improve translation accuracy and fix typos
  • Add more save slots

ICEY

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Texture issues and pink squares on some devices
  • Controller support not fully functional

Requested features

3 requests
  • Cloud save support
  • Customizable controls and button mapping
  • More content and gameplay modes

In-app purchases

None

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)

No in-app purchases

None

ICEY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) free?
STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICEY free?
ICEY costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) or ICEY?
ICEY is rated higher. STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while ICEY averages 4.6 from 209 ratings.
Which is updated more often, STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) or ICEY?
STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) ships an update every 37 months, and ICEY every 3 months. Most recently, STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) was updated on October 19, 2026 and ICEY on October 17, 2026.

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