# STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) vs Devil Shard

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | STEINS;GATE KR (한국어) | Devil Shard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steinsgate-kr/id581831994/reviews) | **[4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-shard/id869735685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAGES. Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/356300976) | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) |

## What reviewers say

### STEINS;GATE KR (한국어)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steinsgate-kr/id581831994)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on iPad
- Save data disappeared
- Game freezes at specific scenes
- Text not appearing
- Subtitles not appearing

**Requested features**

- 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


### Devil Shard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-shard/id869735685)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000G | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500G | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7500G | $4.99 | one-time |
| 17500G | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000G | $19.99 | one-time |
| 75000G | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚙️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*