Comparison

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile vs Ex Astris

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile

Embark on an adventure as a settler on a newly discovered continent, balancing exploration with daily life in a bustling city. Grow your character through various jobs and manage resources carefully to overcome challenges in dungeons and battles.

Highlights
  • Character growth through daily work
  • Over 20 job classes
  • Over 100 types of work
  • Dungeon exploration and management
  • Innovative Three CHAs battle system
  • Resource management for expeditions
Features
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■Story In the year 211 of the Imperial Era, a new continent was discovered. Explore its every last corner as a settler of Antoecia, while living your life to the fullest in the city of Erebia. ■Features • Character growth through everyday work VARIOUS DAYLIFE features over 20 job classes and more than 100 types of work for those jobs to perform. Since you’ll be able to increase your strength through physical labor or improve your magic with more mentally taxing tasks, you can shape your character how you see fit depending on your choice of work. • Overcome dungeons with skilled management Choose what limited rations, items and camping gear you can pack in your bags as you leave the safety of the city to confront the unknown. You'll battle monsters, bad weather, and food spoilage out on the various frontiers of Antoecia. When the going gets tough, will you press onward, or retreat to explore another day? You’ll have to make these kinds of decisions as you trailblaze a way across the continent, where none have trod before. • Innovative Battle System – The Three CHAs Introducing a twist to the traditional job-and-ability, turn-based battle, with a unique system that relies heavily on working together with your allies. CHANGE your foes' conditions, build up a CHAIN of attacks and seize your CHANCE at inflicting heavy damage!

About

Ex Astris

Embark on an interstellar adventure as an investigator on a tidally locked planet. Explore diverse landscapes, engage in strategic turn-based combat with a unique maneuver system, and uncover the planet's mysteries with a team of companions.

Highlights
  • 3D Sci-Fi Adventure RPG
  • Semi-real-time, turn-based combat
  • Innovative Obscuran Maneuver system
  • World exploration on a tidally locked planet
  • Assemble and empower a team of companions
  • Crafting and puzzle-solving
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When the first satellite passes through the atmosphere, we believe we shall conquer the universe someday. Now I realized, humans are solely extending the boundaries of the earth left the kaleidoscopic world behind. Investigator. Have you ever thought that the mourning sea in front of you has lost its warmth? We are struggling in the shallow waters when tides over the shore. We are stranded on the sandbank when waves recede. Every single star shall rejoice and lament. "Go through the storm and transcend eternity. Bon voyage." Game Features: Ex Astris is a semi-real-time, turn-based 3D RPG. As an investigator, you will delve into the world of Allindo and embark on a wondrous interstellar adventure. #WorldExploration Explore a planet in a tidally locked orbit, a realm where the sun never sets. Split into two distinct hemispheres by massive ring-shaped storms, this planet is home to bizarre creatures and intelligent beings remarkably similar to humans. On an RV journey, you will explore foreign lands with diverse local cultures, collect memories of extraordinary encounters, and unravel the mystery behind a looming storm. #ObscuranManeuvers A cool blend of turn-based gameplay and fast-paced action: Make the most of our innovative Obscuran Maneuver system and time your responses to perfectly counter enemy attacks. You can also pull off powerful team combos and joint attacks with your allies for strategic advantages. #ProgressionExperience Assemble a team of vibrant companions, each with their own motives and stories. Their powers and strength will depend on your knowledge of their traits. Scour Allindo for various materials to concoct special dishes and craft all sorts of Laylah-Keys to empower your team. Solve intricate puzzles in strongholds, defeat challenging foes that stand in your way, and unveil the mysteries of Allindo. Stay connected: Official Website: https://exa.gryphline.com/en-us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExAstrisOfficial/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Astris_EN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExAstris_en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exastris_en/ Support Email: exastris_cs@gryphline.com *Minimum system requirements Device: iPhone 8 or better models; iPads with the A12 chip or better processors System: iOS 12 or above Storage: 10GB free space or above

Screenshots

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile4 screens
Ex Astris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ex Astris at $9.99 against VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile's $19.99. Ex Astris also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (66% vs 36%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile costs $19.99 and Ex Astris $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ex Astris holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ex Astris has 267 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile's written reviews are positive against 66% of Ex Astris's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile versus Ex Astris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVARIOUS DAYLIFE MobileEx Astris
Price$19.99$9.99 — better
Rating3.1 (14 ratings)4.4 (267 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14267 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB3.7 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral28.6%
Negative35.7%

Ex Astris

All ratings267 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative21.0%

Bugs and requests

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ex Astris

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes at startup for some users
  • Second fight cannot be progressed through
  • Ziplines outside trade center are bugged
  • Dialogue text pacing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve story explanations and lore
  • Implement offline play mode
  • Add English voice-over option
  • Provide more in-depth tutorial for combat

In-app purchases

None

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Ex Astris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile free?
VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ex Astris free?
Ex Astris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile or Ex Astris?
Ex Astris is rated higher. VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Ex Astris averages 4.4 from 267 ratings.
Do VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile or Ex Astris have ads?
Neither VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile nor Ex Astris shows ads.

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