Comparison

Trickcal vs Stella Sora

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

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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

Stella Sora

Embark on a light-action fantasy adventure as the Tyrant, forging bonds with charming companions. Assemble diverse teams, make impactful choices, and conquer challenging Monoliths with randomized perks and varied gameplay modes. Your legacy awaits in a world where fantasy meets retro.

Highlights
  • Top-down light-action combat
  • Form bonds with charming characters
  • Assemble diverse three-person teams
  • Branching narrative choices
  • Randomized perks each run
  • Multiple game modes
  • Retro-meets-fantasy aesthetic
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In this top-down, light-action adventure game developed by Yostar, play as the Tyrant in a captivating fantasy world. Create memorable bonds with charming girls known as Trekkers, assemble perfect teams for diverse adventures, and conquer the mysterious Monoliths. Packed with exhilarating battles, randomized perks each run, and a variety of in-game features, Stella Sora will keep you coming back for more. Tyrant, your legacy awaits! ・Other World Adventure: Explore With Charming Girls Awaken from timeless slumber to a world transformed. Knights wield flip phones, adventurers sip sodas from vending machines, and witches ride broomsticks...while capturing headlines with their cameras. In the enchanting continent of Nova, where fantasy meets retro, join charming Trekkers on grand quests, ascend mysterious Monoliths, and uncover forgotten secrets. ・Branching Paths: Let Your Choices Shape The Future As your journey unfolds, the choices you make will weave a complex tapestry with the fates of Trekkers. As the Tyrant, guide their strategies, choose your persona, and steer the narrative. Will you be a daring savior or a cunning strategist? The power is in your hands. ・Team Dynamics: Create Endlessly Diverse Squads Adventure awaits in the Monoliths' heights! Assemble a squad of three Trekkers, designate main and support roles, and select random perks as you ascend each floor. Each Trekker boasts two distinct skill sets based on their role, creating nearly limitless combinations for varied battle styles. Adapt and experiment with roles and skills to craft unique strategies and overcome every challenge. ・New Challenges: Explore Varied Game Modes Beyond story mode lies a realm of new trials. Utilize records from past Monolith runs to tackle diverse gameplay modes—from intense duels with the best Trekkers to bullet hells and limitless battles. Stay engaged with dynamic challenges that push your strategy and reflexes. ・Heartfelt Memories: Forge Lasting Bonds That Keep Growing Your Nova journey is filled with companionship. Encounter girls with distinct personalities from varied factions—whether a novice bass player, a clumsy but sincere squire, or a genius doctor with a scythe. Deepen relationships by using the in-game feature to exchange messages or invite them on unforgettable adventures. Stella Sora Official Website: https://stellasora.global/ Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/stellasoraofficial Official X Account: https://x.com/StellaSoraEN Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StellaSoraEN Official YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/@StellaSoraEN --------- Illustration animation powered by [Live2D]

Screenshots

Trickcal4 screens
Stella Sora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trickcal at 90% against Stella Sora's 40%. Trickcal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stella Sora sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trickcal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 968 and 774 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Trickcal's written reviews are positive against 40% of Stella Sora's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trickcal ships an update monthly, Stella Sora every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trickcal versus Stella Sora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrickcalStella Sora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (968 ratings) — better3.3 (774 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better39.8% of reviews
Number of ratings968 — better774
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size441 MB3.3 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBILIBILI HK LIMITEDYOSTAR LIMITED

Customer experience

Trickcal

All ratings923 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.2%

Stella Sora

All ratings734 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative54.9%

User reviews

Trickcal

From 968 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

Stella Sora

From 774 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Cute and relaxing art style
  • 🎨 Interesting characters and cool attacks
  • 🎮 Smooth and enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive gacha system with poor currency rewards
  • 🔒 Greedy and predatory monetization practices
  • ⏱️ Lack of content and fast burnout
  • 🤔 Confusing character progression system

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

Stella Sora

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and compatibility issues
  • Unclear or misleading information

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve gacha rates and currency rewards
  • Increase content and progression depth
  • Add more quality-of-life features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Trickcal

One-time10
  • $0.99  Bundle$0.99
  • $1.99  Bundle$1.99
  • $4.99  Bundle$4.99
Show 7 more
  • $6.99  Bundle$6.99
  • $10.99  Bundle$10.99
  • $14.99 Bundle$14.99
  • $19.99  Bundle$19.99
  • $34.99 Bundle$34.99
  • $69.99  Bundle$69.99
  • $99.99  Bundle$99.99
10 purchases

Stella Sora

One-time10
  • Everbright Wishes: Ascent$1.99
  • Departure: Trekker Choice Pack$4.99
  • Everbright Wishes$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Startup Pass - Elite Grant$8.99
  • Departure: Cerulean Ticket Set$9.99
  • Startup Pass - Royal Grant$14.99
  • Cerulean Ticket Set$14.99
  • Stella Sora Outfit$14.99
  • Wishing: Cerulean Ticket Set$17.99
  • Ticket Value Set$22.99

Questions

Is Trickcal free?
Trickcal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stella Sora free?
Stella Sora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trickcal or Stella Sora?
Trickcal is rated higher. Trickcal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 968 ratings, while Stella Sora averages 3.3 from 774 ratings.
Do Trickcal or Stella Sora have ads?
Neither Trickcal nor Stella Sora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trickcal or Stella Sora?
Trickcal ships an update monthly, and Stella Sora every 5 weeks. Most recently, Trickcal was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stella Sora on October 31, 2026.

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