# Trickcal vs Chaos Zero Nightmare

The clearest difference is ads: Trickcal at none against Chaos Zero Nightmare's shown. Trickcal also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 66%). Chaos Zero Nightmare's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 964) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trickcal sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Chaos Zero Nightmare sells 51 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 964, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Trickcal's written reviews are positive against 66% of Chaos Zero Nightmare's.

Trickcal ships an update monthly, Chaos Zero Nightmare every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trickcal | Chaos Zero Nightmare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trickcal-chibi-go/id6479391944/reviews) | **[4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaos-zero-nightmare/id6502326151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 964 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 441 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BILIBILI HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382536367) | [Smilegate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/588277915) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Chaos Zero Nightmare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaos-zero-nightmare/id6502326151)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #109 Top Free · Role Playing, #197 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (51)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Captain Support Kit I | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Captain Support Kit II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coronomicon Monthly Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Half-Anniversary Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Asset Monthly Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| Agent Growth Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aether Supply Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Angel on the White Sands | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gentle Ripples on the Night Sea | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crimson Yearning Within the Waves | $7.99 | one-time |
| Youth Under the Sun | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Data | $9.99 | one-time |
| Partner Promotion Kit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nightmare Carnival Chest I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Imp's Mischief I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Covert Exchange I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Scent of Summer I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Legacy of Will I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Melody I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Emergency Rescue Operation II | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystal ×980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Regular Rescue Operation II | $14.99 | one-time |
| Golden Nebula Package I | $14.99 | one-time |
| SS Nightmare Security Upgrade I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Budding Seed of Karmic Fire I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Zero Data | $19.99 | one-time |
| Golden Glow Beneath the Night Sky | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal ×1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Royal Level Up Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Golden Nebula Package II | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Confession Gift | $29.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Disaster 3rd Supply Kit II | $29.99 | one-time |
| Emergency Rescue Operation III | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal ×3280 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Nightmare Carnival Chest II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Imp's Mischief II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Covert Exchange II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Scent of Summer II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legacy of Will II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Melody Ⅱ | $49.99 | one-time |
| SS Nightmare Security Upgrade II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Silver Winter Star Package I | $49.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Disaster Support Kit I | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large Scale Rescue Operation I | $49.99 | one-time |
| Nightmare Carnival Chest III | $99.99 | one-time |
| Imp's Mischief III | $99.99 | one-time |
| Covert Exchange Ⅲ | $99.99 | one-time |
| Scent of Summer III | $99.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Melody Ⅲ | $99.99 | one-time |
| Crystal ×6480 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Golden Nebula Package Ⅳ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Banned IP Issues
- Missing Files and Inability to Load

**Requested features**

- English Dubbed Version
- More Male Characters
- Flexible Character Setup


## Frequently asked 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 964 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 October 27, 2026 and Chaos Zero Nightmare on October 28, 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.*