Comparison

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) vs Devil Shard

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

Devil Shard

Embark on a retro-style match-3 RPG adventure to stop a war and face a great evil. Plan strategic combos, unlock powerful allies, and collect diverse equipment. Conquer numerous enemies and stages to uncover the truth and achieve a true ending.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle with RPG elements
  • Strategic tile swapping for combos
  • Unlock and summon 9 incarnations
  • Collect and upgrade 32 equipment
  • Battle 37 different enemies
  • Complete 8 story stages and a hidden stage
Features
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Pocketgamer.uk 8/10 - "A brilliant and seamless combination of match-three, RPG, and turn-based combat that belies the simplicity of its excellent design" ----------------------------------------------------------- Devil Shard is a retro style match-3 RPG. You play as a hero who needs to stop a war caused by the emperor. During the journey you will discover more than the truth and face a great evil. Features - Combines RPG elements with match-3 rules puzzle game - Easily plan your combos by swapping adjacent tiles even if they don't create a match 3 - Unlock and summon 9 powerful incarnations to fight for you - 37 different enemies hoping to end your journey - 32 equipment with different abilities to collect and upgrade - 9 incarnations with unique abilities to unlock, upgrade and fight for you - 8 stages to complete with stories to experience - Unlock a hidden stage after finishing the story - 36 achievements to conquer - The hidden stage features: high scores, new loots, new bosses, a true ending, and 2 powerful incarnations ----------------------------------------------------------- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TowerofFortune Gameplay Movie http://youtu.be/ccXuEksHkC8

Screenshots

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)4 screens
Devil Shard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Devil Shard at $1.99 against STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)'s $19.99. Devil Shard also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 37 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 65%). STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On rating, ratings volume 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 Devil Shard $1.99 up front. Devil Shard sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) against 4.4 for Devil Shard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Devil Shard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) ships an update every 37 months, Devil Shard every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) versus Devil Shard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEINS;GATE KR (한국어)Devil Shard
Price$19.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.3 (82 ratings)4.4 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews83.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 7 months — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMAGES. Inc.Game Stew

Customer experience

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)

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

Devil Shard

All ratings45 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.4%

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

Devil Shard

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Beautiful retro pixel art style
  • 🎵 Great music and audio design
  • ⚡ Simple yet challenging match-3 combat system
  • 📱 Perfect for quick gaming sessions

Room to improve

  • ⚙️ Excessive grinding required for progression
  • 💀 Harsh death penalty resets all character progress
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics and aggressive monetization
  • 🎲 Heavy reliance on RNG and luck
  • 😤 Unfair difficulty spikes in later dungeons

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

Devil Shard

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Item selection scroll problem on iPhone 6s Plus (items display in middle of screen)
  • Unable to equip, melt, or forge items on certain devices
  • In-app purchase functionality broken
  • Character equipment not persisting correctly
  • No undo option for melted items
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  • Difficulty balancing issues causing unfair difficulty spikes

Requested features

9 requests
  • Swipeable match-3 controls (standard for genre)
  • More customization options for character progression
  • Persistent progress or checkpoints upon death
  • Better equipment distribution and tile spawning
  • Reduced grinding requirements
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  • More narrative depth and story elements
  • Undo function for accidental item melting
  • Improved menu systems and UI clarity
  • Additional game modes or difficulty settings

In-app purchases

None

STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Devil Shard

One-time6
  • 1000G$0.99
  • 2500G$1.99
  • 7500G$4.99
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  • 17500G$9.99
  • 40000G$19.99
  • 75000G$29.99

Questions

Is STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) free?
STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Devil Shard free?
Devil Shard costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) or Devil Shard?
Devil Shard is rated higher. STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Devil Shard averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.
Which is updated more often, STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) or Devil Shard?
STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) ships an update every 37 months, and Devil Shard every 7 months. Most recently, STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) was updated on October 15, 2026 and Devil Shard on October 9, 2026.

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