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魔法使的約定 vs Dark Notes

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

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魔法使的約定

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「初次見面,賢者大人。」 這是個,與魔法使連繫心靈的育成遊戲 □■世界觀■□ 強風吹拂,貓兒騷動不已。滿月之夜下,將會發生非比尋常的事—— 與平時有些不同的夜晚。 好不容易回到自家公寓後,雖然如同往常地走進了電梯。不過…… 「初次見面,賢者大人。歡迎來到,瀕臨崩解的世界。」 你所抵達的是,魔法使與人類共存的異世界。 在那裡,受到請託的你,成為了『賢者』來引導21位魔法使, 從<巨大災厄>的威脅中拯救這個世界。 『與月亮戰鬥的魔法使』們所編織的故事,即將展開。 □■系統■□ 【故事】 與21位賢者的魔法使們連繫心靈的故事即將展開! 豪華全語音&Live2D®的縱橫交錯又豐富的主線故事, 還有著描繪了與魔法使交流的地點故事等大量劇情, 刻畫了這些既是特別存在,卻又背負著永遠無法擺脫職責、個性獨特的魔法使們的群像劇。 (Powered by Live2D) 【育成】 為了做好迎戰<巨大災厄>的準備,在『育成地點』中與魔法使們交流並引導他們吧! 作為賢者,為魔法使們的行動做出選擇吧。 依靠心靈使用魔法的魔法使們,會隨著心靈的成長而變得更加強大。 根據你的選擇,將會決定魔法使變換出不同的『覺醒角色』姿態! 你所育成出的他會是身經百戰的魔法使,亦或是初出茅廬的魔法使呢……一切全憑你的選擇來決定。 【任務】 運用育成出的『覺醒角色』進行訓練並對抗災厄吧! 配合舞台,組成隊伍來迎戰吧。 戰鬥可以簡單自動進行。請期待魔法使們活躍的表現。 □■STAFF■□ 主要劇本作家:都志見文太 角色設計原案:ダンミル 主題歌:Mili 原作世界觀監修:かずまこを □■官方情報■□ 【官網】 https://www.mahoyakuzh.com/ 【粉絲團】 https://www.facebook.com/mahoyakuzh/?locale=zh_TW □■支援語言■□ 繁體中文、簡體中文 ※因遊戲情節涉及暴力、不當言語及反社會性,依遊戲軟體分級管理辦法分類為輔15級。 ※本遊戲為免費使用,但遊戲內部分內容或服務需另行支付其它費用。 ※注意遊戲時間,避免沉迷於遊戲,可能影響身心健康。 ※代理商資訊:艾思維特股份有限公司

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Dark Notes

Explore a dark mystery and puzzle adventure across time and space. Unravel secrets from dual perspectives, solve challenging puzzles, and experience a gripping narrative in a realistic, immersive environment.

Highlights
  • Dual-protagonist perspective
  • Time and space exploration
  • Multiple versions of truth
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Realistic graphic style
  • Immersive atmosphere
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A notebook that transcends the space and time. An adventure full of thrills. A meticulously arranged mystery. A flawless lie. The truth serves as the riddle, and the motive is the answer. You fall into the trap the moment you believe it. A fairytale is written based on the secrets and evils of darkness, while the truth buried in the sands of time by the "demon" remains hidden forever. Dark Notes is a dark mystery and puzzle game by HeartBeat Plus. It represents the company's endeavor to venture into a new genre. You will play as the two protagonists, traveling through time and space to explore the secrets hidden in Happiness Mall! As the truth slowly unravels, a secret concerning both protagonists surfaces... ...Anything can be a perfect fairytale as long as you believe it. [Game features] -The dual-protagonist perspective offers a unique gaming experience. You will play as the two protagonists and travel through space and time to piece together the truth of the darkness from different perspectives. -Multiple versions of truth, full of twists and turns The truth and lies are hardly distinguishable, much like a Möbius strip. -Challenging puzzles Well-crafted puzzles provide clues that are closely related to the plot. While helping the story progress, the puzzles also offer a mind-twisting experience for players. -More realistic graphic style The bleak and deserted mall, dim and flickering lights, and quiet and depressed restaurant contribute to a more realistic and immersive experience.

Screenshots

魔法使的約定4 screens
Dark Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 魔法使的約定 at 5.0 against Dark Notes's 4.7. 魔法使的約定 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (57% vs 43%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. 魔法使的約定 sells 45 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Notes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

魔法使的約定 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of 魔法使的約定's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dark Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

魔法使的約定 ships an update every 6 weeks, Dark Notes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
魔法使的約定 versus Dark Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter魔法使的約定Dark Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (33 ratings) — better4.7 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews57.4% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size417 MB216 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperIsweety Entertainment Co., Ltd.FUNNY GAME CO.,LTD

Customer experience

魔法使的約定

All ratings33 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative29.4%

Dark Notes

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral35.7%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

45 purchases

魔法使的約定

One-time45
  • 票券召喚禮包G$0.99
  • 特惠召喚券禮包A$0.99
  • 動畫開播紀念禮包$0.99
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  • 教學突破紀念套組$0.99
  • 瑪那石14個$0.99
  • 特惠召喚券禮包B$1.99
  • 票券召喚禮包H$2.99
  • 一般Plus活動通行證$2.99
  • 特惠召喚券禮包C$3.99
  • 國別特惠召喚券禮包C$3.99
  • 玩家等級到達10紀念套組$3.99
  • 票券召喚禮包I$4.99
  • 訓練禮包$4.99
  • 覺醒角色成長禮包$4.99
  • 每日獎勵月卡通行證(30日)$5.99
  • 瑪那石59個$5.99
  • 特惠召喚券禮包D$6.99
  • 一般活動通行證$6.99
  • 每日獎勵月卡通行證(30日)$6.99
  • 票券召喚禮包J$7.99
  • 瑪那石150個(含特惠加贈)$7.99
  • 玩家等級到達20紀念套組$7.99
  • 高級活動通行證$7.99
  • 瑪那石109個$7.99
  • 玩家等級到達30紀念套組$11.99
  • 票券召喚禮包K$12.99
  • 解鎖語音券禮包A$12.99
  • 國別特惠召喚券禮包E$12.99
  • 特惠召喚券禮包E$12.99
  • 瑪那石208個$14.99
  • 歡迎賢者大人高級套組$14.99
  • 玩家等級到達45紀念套組$24.99
  • 玩家等級到達65紀念套組$29.99
  • 瑪那石510個$34.99
  • 玩家等級到達85紀念套組$39.99
  • 瑪那石765個(含特惠加贈)$39.99
  • 玩家等級到達110紀念套組$39.99
  • 玩家等級到達120紀念套組$39.99
  • 玩家等級到達130紀念套組$39.99
  • 玩家等級到達140紀念套組$39.99
  • 瑪那石746個$49.99
  • 玩家等級到達150紀念套組$69.99
  • 瑪那石1600個(含特惠加贈)$79.99
  • 瑪那石1313個$79.99
  • STEP UP一次突破禮包2180瑪那石$129.99
5 purchases

Dark Notes

One-time5
  • 14 gold coins$0.99
  • 30 gold coins$1.99
  • 80 gold coins$4.99
Show 2 more
  • 190 gold coins$9.99
  • 380 gold coins$19.99

Questions

Is 魔法使的約定 free?
魔法使的約定 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Notes free?
Dark Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 魔法使的約定 or Dark Notes?
魔法使的約定 is rated higher. 魔法使的約定 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Dark Notes averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do 魔法使的約定 or Dark Notes have ads?
Both 魔法使的約定 and Dark Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, 魔法使的約定 or Dark Notes?
魔法使的約定 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dark Notes every 4 months. Most recently, 魔法使的約定 was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dark Notes on September 29, 2026.

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