Comparison

Trickcal vs Chaos Zero Nightmare

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

Head to head
About

Trickcal

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
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Happy 1ST Anniversary!Jump into the event and score up to 365 pulls packed with excitement! Welcome to Elias, home of the Squeezy Cheeks! A place where even if the kingdom explodes tomorrow, people will still be happily munching sweets like, "Eh, whatever." Here, the one every Sprite calls "Born Leader!" is Lady Erpin... who, well, used to be... (she's currently being chased by rebels over a national sweets shortage.) Anyway—since you've somehow ended up as the head of Yggdrasil, it's time to rally your Apostles and start your adventure! ▶Big Cheeks, Bigger Cuteness◀ Squeeze those Squeezy Cheeks anytime, anywhere! There's no problem a good cheek-squish can't fix. The more you squish, the better it feels! ▶10 Minutes a Day, Zero Burnout◀ 3 minutes of dailies + 7 minutes of cheek-squeezing = job done. No grind, no stress— nothing should come between you and those adorable cheeks! ▶ Laughs, Memes, and Total Mayhem◀ Trick or treat—hand over the sweets! Dive into a hilariously goofy story and experience the wacky daily life of the Squeezy Cheeks, all in a chill, feel-good vibe. ▶Chill, Build, and Skip Work Today ◀ Deck out your Order with cozy furniture, cute figures, and little maids. Can't face another day at work? Escape into the world you built and play to your heart's content! ▶All-Star Japanese Voice Cast ◀ A full Japanese voiceover lineup featuring fan-favorite VAs! Fully voiced episodes and over-the-top performances that pull you right into this absurd adventure. Let the show begin!

About

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Embark on a dark fantasy RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative and gameplay. Battle cosmic horrors with unique cards and evolving strategies. Experience a visually stunning world with fully voiced characters.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy narrative
  • Choice-driven RPG mechanics
  • Unique card-based combat
  • Evolving gameplay with branching choices
  • Gorgeous 2D illustrations
  • Fully voiced characters
Features
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Zero Out All Despair Smilegate's new title, "Chaos Zero Nightmare," is now open! Board the SS Nightmare now! Chaos. A cosmic disaster that struck without warning. "Chaos," a black fog that consumes planets, distorting their environment and lifeforms. The beginning, or the end, of every story. [The Blue Pot], a Chaos located on Earth, the birthplace of humanity. There have been reports of unidentifiable creatures being discovered. And for some reason, a strange phenomenon that couldn't—no, shouldn't—be happening to the Captain is occurring. ▶ A World Drenched in Darkness, A Story Etched in Memory Dive into a vast and haunting dark fantasy narrative! Crushing stress, collapsing agents... and yet, the mission continues. Break through the encroaching crisis and immerse yourself in a brutally vivid dark fantasy experience. ▶ A New Kind of RPG, Rewritten with Every Choice Aim through the agents' eyes and feel the weight of combat at your fingertips! Unique cards, branching choices, and evolving "Save Data" shaped by your journey through the Chaos. Every run is unique. Build your own strategy and master the ever-changing battlefield. ▶ Characters That Dazzle the Eyes and Steal the Heart Gorgeous 2D illustrations and striking animations make every moment a visual delight! Fully voiced by top-tier voice actors, each scene draws you deeper into the story. Join a cast of unforgettable characters in battle and beyond, and cherish every moment of your journey together! ※ How to Manage Permissions After allowing access to permissions, you can reset or turn off them as follows. - Device Settings > Privacy & Security > Select the App > Allow or Don't Allow Permissions ⁜⁜Stay up to date with the latest news on Chaos Zero Nightmare! ⁜⁜ Brand Page: https://chaoszeronightmare.onstove.com/ Official Community: https://page.onstove.com/chaoszeronightmare/en Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaosZeroNightmare_EN Official X: https://x.com/CZN_Official_EN

Screenshots

Trickcal4 screens
Chaos Zero Nightmare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trickcal at none against Chaos Zero Nightmare's shown. Trickcal also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 66%). Chaos Zero Nightmare's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 923). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Trickcal sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Chaos Zero Nightmare sells 45 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Trickcal against 4.9 for Chaos Zero Nightmare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chaos Zero Nightmare has 15K ratings behind it against 923, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Trickcal's written reviews are positive against 66% of Chaos Zero Nightmare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trickcal ships an update monthly, Chaos Zero Nightmare every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Trickcal versus Chaos Zero Nightmare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrickcalChaos Zero Nightmare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (923 ratings)4.9 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.4% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings92315K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#185#106 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size441 MB112 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBILIBILI HK LIMITEDSmilegate, Inc.

Customer experience

Trickcal

All ratings923 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.3%

Chaos Zero Nightmare

All ratings14,802 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews948 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.7%

User reviews

Trickcal

From 923 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Chaos Zero Nightmare

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing, Incredible, Gorgeous, Uniquely Compelling
  • 👍 Fun, Refreshing, Engaging Gameplay
  • 💎 Solid Story, Animation, and Voice Acting
  • 🎨 Beautiful Character Designs and Visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection Issues, Login Problems, and Crashes
  • 💰 Gacha Rates are Low, Grindy Progression
  • ⏱️ Lengthy, Tedious, and Time-Consuming Runs

Bugs and requests

Trickcal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Immediate logout upon entering the game
  • Occasional crashes

Requested features

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

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Banned IP Issues
  • Missing Files and Inability to Load

Requested features

3 requests
  • English Dubbed Version
  • More Male Characters
  • Flexible Character Setup

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Trickcal

One-time11
  • $0.99  Bundle$0.99
  • $1.99  Bundle$1.99
  • $4.99  Bundle$4.99
Show 8 more
  • $6.99  Bundle$6.99
  • $10.99  Bundle$10.99
  • $14.99 Bundle$14.99
  • $19.99  Bundle$19.99
  • $29.99  Bundle$29.99
  • $34.99 Bundle$34.99
  • $69.99  Bundle$69.99
  • $99.99  Bundle$99.99
45 purchases

Chaos Zero Nightmare

One-time45
  • New Captain Support Kit I$0.99
  • New Captain Support Kit II$4.99
  • Coronomicon Monthly Package$4.99
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  • Half-Anniversary Ticket$4.99
  • Tactical Asset Monthly Supply$4.99
  • Agent Growth Kit$4.99
  • Aether Supply Kit$4.99
  • Gentle Ripples on the Night Sea$7.99
  • Crimson Yearning Within the Waves$7.99
  • Youth Under the Sun$7.99
  • Special Data7 variants$9.99
  • Partner Promotion Kit$9.99
  • Imp's Mischief I$14.99
  • Covert Exchange I$14.99
  • Scent of Summer I$14.99
  • Legacy of Will I$14.99
  • Galaxy Melody I$14.99
  • Emergency Rescue Operation II$14.99
  • Crystal ×980$14.99
  • Regular Rescue Operation II$14.99
  • Golden Nebula Package I$14.99
  • SS Nightmare Security Upgrade I$14.99
  • Budding Seed of Karmic Fire I$14.99
  • Zero Data6 variants$19.99
  • Crystal ×1980$29.99
  • Royal Level Up Package$29.99
  • Golden Nebula Package II$29.99
  • Sweet Confession Gift$29.99
  • Galactic Disaster 3rd Supply Kit II$29.99
  • Emergency Rescue Operation III$29.99
  • Imp's Mischief II$49.99
  • Covert Exchange II$49.99
  • Scent of Summer II$49.99
  • Legacy of Will II$49.99
  • Galaxy Melody Ⅱ$49.99
  • SS Nightmare Security Upgrade II$49.99
  • Silver Winter Star Package I$49.99
  • Galactic Disaster Support Kit I$49.99
  • Large Scale Rescue Operation I$49.99
  • Imp's Mischief III$99.99
  • Covert Exchange Ⅲ$99.99
  • Scent of Summer III$99.99
  • Galaxy Melody Ⅲ$99.99
  • Crystal ×6480$99.99
  • Golden Nebula Package Ⅳ$99.99

Questions

Is Trickcal free?
Trickcal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chaos Zero Nightmare free?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trickcal or Chaos Zero Nightmare?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is rated higher. Trickcal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while Chaos Zero Nightmare averages 4.9 from 15K ratings.
Do Trickcal or Chaos Zero Nightmare have ads?
Chaos Zero Nightmare shows ads; Trickcal does not.
Which is updated more often, Trickcal or Chaos Zero Nightmare?
Trickcal ships an update monthly, and Chaos Zero Nightmare every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trickcal was updated on September 25, 2026 and Chaos Zero Nightmare on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Trickcal or Chaos Zero Nightmare?
Trickcal currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Chaos Zero Nightmare at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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