# StarSavior vs Trickcal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trickcal at 90% against StarSavior's 51%. Trickcal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). StarSavior's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarSavior sells 47 one-off in-app purchases and Trickcal sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trickcal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 778 and 963 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of StarSavior's written reviews are positive against 90% of Trickcal's.

StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, Trickcal monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarSavior | Trickcal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (778 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsavior/id6443597557/reviews) | **[4.8 (963 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trickcal-chibi-go/id6479391944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 778 | **963** |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 440 MB | 441 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Studio B Side Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309394369) | [BILIBILI HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382536367) |

## What reviewers say

### StarSavior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsavior/id6443597557)

Embark on a cosmic journey as a Captain, leading star-powered girls in a turn-based RPG. Train your team, forge bonds, and uncover a new story to inherit the legacy of a legendary hero. Experience visually stunning battles and an anime-inspired world.

**Highlights:** Lead star-powered girls, Turn-based combat, Cinematic skill animations, Deep character bonds, New cosmic story, Anime-style illustrations, 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (47)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome  Savior Observation Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome  Featured Observation Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Launch  Arcana Observation Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Infrastructure Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| W.Liberator Observation Package I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candle Sqaure Observation Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| May Bride Observation Package I | $1.99 | one-time |
| May Bride Featured Observ Pac I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Savior Level-Up Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monastir Featured Observation Pac I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plus Level Up Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Featured Observe Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Eastern Wind Observation Package I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Aether Dust Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plus Journey Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Starlight Essence Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Operation Report Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gold Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Operation Report Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Stellagem Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Willpower Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Starlight Essence Sup. Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| House Stranis Observation Pack I | $5.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Feature Observe Pack II | $5.99 | one-time |
| May Bride Observation Package II | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monastir Featured Observ Pac II | $5.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Featured observe pac Ⅱ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Paradise Festival Step up Step 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Half-Anniv Step Up Pac STEP 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| New Captain  Journey Support Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| House Stranis Observation pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Candle Sqaure Observation Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Featured observe pac Ⅲ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rabbit  Arcana Growth Boost Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Paradise Festival Step up Step 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Black Peal Trap Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Veiled in Violet Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Veiled Promise Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lisette's Super Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lisette First Buy Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Captain  Savior Observe. Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| House Stranis Observation pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Operation Breakthrough Pass Vol.1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Featured observe pac IV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Scarlet's Super Package | $21.99 | one-time |
| (First Purchase)Stellagem 1800+1800 | $29.99 | one-time |
| (First Purchase)Stellagem 4800+4800 | $79.99 | one-time |


### Trickcal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trickcal-chibi-go/id6479391944)

Embark on a whimsical adventure in a kingdom obsessed with sweets. Gather your Apostles, manage your Order with cozy decorations, and enjoy a hilarious story with full Japanese voice acting. Designed for quick, stress-free play sessions.

**Highlights:** Character collection and upgrades, Base building and decoration, Humorous story with voice acting, Quick daily play sessions, Gacha pull events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99  Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99  Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99  Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| $6.99  Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| $10.99  Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| $14.99  Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99  Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99  Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| $34.99  Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| $69.99  Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |
| $99.99  Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Convenient mobile experience
- 👍 Cute and fun characters
- 👍 Generous for both F2P and small spenders

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🐛 Connection errors
- 🔧 Some confusing item descriptions and AI issues

**Reported bugs**

- Immediate logout upon entering the game
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- More late-game content like a roguelike mode
- Optimization for better performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarSavior free?

StarSavior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trickcal free?

Trickcal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarSavior or Trickcal?

Trickcal is rated higher. StarSavior averages 4.6 out of 5 from 778 ratings, while Trickcal averages 4.8 from 963 ratings.

### Do StarSavior or Trickcal have ads?

Neither StarSavior nor Trickcal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarSavior or Trickcal?

StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, and Trickcal monthly. Most recently, StarSavior was updated on October 25, 2026 and Trickcal on October 25, 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.*