Comparison

MONGIL vs Stella Sora

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

Head to head
About

MONGIL

Embark on an enchanting adventure in a world filled with diverse creatures. Collect and train adorable monsters, then engage in exhilarating tag-team battles using their unique skills. Explore a vast world and uncover your destiny at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Monster collecting and taming
  • Triple tag-team action battles
  • Real-time character switching
  • Unique monster abilities
  • Story-driven exploration
  • Play at your own pace
Features
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Tame the Unknown, Dive into Wonder! A dazzling monster-taming Action RPG! MONGIL: STAR DIVE! A world for monsters, you, and me! Collect adorable monsters and complete your Monster Codex! Find and tame them all, and claim victory in battle using each monster's unique abilities! Quick and easy triple tag team action! Everyone can enjoy MONGIL's intuitive and exhilarating tag team battles! Switch characters in real time as the battle evolves to unleash powerful Tag Skills! Mix and match a variety of characters to build a party bursting with personality. A journey of discovery! Join Cloud, Verna, and their cute kitty companion Nyanners on an adventure in a world home to humans, monsters, elves, beastkin, and more! Play on your terms! Advance the story at your own pace. No need to compete with others or rush to the finish line! Take your time. There's a big world full of unique characters waiting for you to explore! Where will this adventure lead? Meet the mysterious creature "Nyanners" along with a whole cast of captivating characters and reveal your destiny! DIVE into a world of wonder! Make 2026 your year in MONGIL: STAR DIVE! Find the latest news and details on our official community pages! Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Stardive_EN Official X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Stardive_EN Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stardive_en/ Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/stardive ※ Additional charges may apply when purchasing paid items. - Provider: Netmarble Corp. - Terms of Use and Availability Period: As stated separately in-game (If no period is specified, the item is considered usable until the end of service.) - Pricing and Payment Methods: As disclosed separately per product. (For purchases made in foreign currencies, the actual charge may differ due to exchange rates and fees.) - Item Delivery Method: Instantly delivered to the purchasing account (character) in-game. - Minimum Specifications: iOS 15.0 or higher [Access Permission Notice] ▶ Required Access Permissions: None ▶ Optional Access Permissions - Notifications: Used to receive push notifications. - Camera: Used for AR content, registering content, or contacting customer support. - Photos: Used when downloading web content. ※ You can use the service even if you do not agree to access permissions. ▶How to Withdraw Permissions - Go to Settings > Select App > Revoke access permissions. ※ This app offers in-app purchases. You can disable this feature by adjusting your device’s settings. ※ By downloading this game, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. - Terms of Service: https://help.netmarble.com/terms/terms_of_service_en - Privacy Policy: https://help.netmarble.com/en/terms/privacy_policy_en "The ""Morning Star's Pledge"" is shown as a monthly subscription. After purchase, a monthly fee of $6.99 (or the equivalent amount in your local currency) will be charged to your Apple ID. The subscription fee will be automatically charged on a monthly basis from the date of your first payment until you cancel your subscription, and upon renewal of the monthly subscription, the fee will be charged to your Apple ID. Users can cancel their subscription through their Apple account settings. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the next billing date, it will be automatically renewed. (※ Subscription cancellations are subject to the mobile store's cancellation policy.)"

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

MONGIL4 screens
Stella Sora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MONGIL at 4.8 against Stella Sora's 3.3. MONGIL also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and ratings volume (4K vs 774). Stella Sora's advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. MONGIL sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Stella Sora sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MONGIL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MONGIL has 4K ratings behind it against 774, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MONGIL's written reviews are positive against 40% of Stella Sora's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MONGIL ships an update monthly, Stella Sora every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MONGIL versus Stella Sora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMONGILStella Sora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better3.3 (774 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better39.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better774
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#119 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB3.3 GB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperNetmarble CorporationYOSTAR LIMITED

Customer experience

MONGIL

All ratings3,935 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative24.7%

Stella Sora

All ratings734 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews341 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative55.1%

Bugs and requests

MONGIL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

21 purchases

MONGIL

Subscriptions1
  • Morning Star's Pledge$6.991 Month
One-time20
  • Special offer1$0.99
  • Special offer3$2.99
  • Special offer4$3.99
Show 17 more
  • Special offer7$6.99
  • Special offer8$7.99
  • Special offer10$9.99
  • Special offer13$12.99
  • Special offer15$14.99
  • Special offer17$16.99
  • Special offer20$19.99
  • Special offer22$21.99
  • Special offer24$23.99
  • Special offer25$24.99
  • Special offer29$28.99
  • Special offer30$29.99
  • Special offer36$35.99
  • Special offer40$39.99
  • Special offer42$41.99
  • Special offer50$49.99
  • Special offer56$79.99
17 purchases

Stella Sora

One-time17
  • Departure: Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Everbright Wishes: Ascent$1.99
  • Departure: Trekker Choice Pack$4.99
Show 14 more
  • Everbright Wishes$4.99
  • Weekly: Trekker Boost Pack$5.99
  • Startup Pass - Elite Grant$8.99
  • Departure: Cerulean Ticket Set$9.99
  • Fortune: Cerulean Ticket Set$14.99
  • Gold Disc Set$14.99
  • 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
  • Deluxe Ticket Set$32.99
  • Deluxe Disc Set$32.99
  • 8,500 Stellanite Lumina$99.99

Questions

Is MONGIL free?
MONGIL 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, MONGIL or Stella Sora?
MONGIL is rated higher. MONGIL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Stella Sora averages 3.3 from 774 ratings.
Do MONGIL or Stella Sora have ads?
Neither MONGIL nor Stella Sora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MONGIL or Stella Sora?
MONGIL ships an update monthly, and Stella Sora every 5 weeks. Most recently, MONGIL was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stella Sora on October 28, 2026.

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