Trickcal vs Stella Sora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Character collection and upgrades
- Base building and decoration
- Humorous story with voice acting
- Quick daily play sessions
- Gacha pull events
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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!
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.
- 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]
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Trickcal ships an update monthly, Stella Sora every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trickcal | Stella Sora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (968 ratings) — better | 3.3 (774 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 39.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 968 — better | 774 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 441 MB | 3.3 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BILIBILI HK LIMITED | YOSTAR LIMITED |
Customer experience
Trickcal
Stella Sora
User reviews
Trickcal
From 968 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Trickcal
- $0.99 Bundle$0.99
- $1.99 Bundle$1.99
- $4.99 Bundle$4.99
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- $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
Stella Sora
- Everbright Wishes: Ascent$1.99
- Departure: Trekker Choice Pack$4.99
- Everbright Wishes$4.99
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- 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









