# MONGIL vs Stella Sora

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 (#129 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MONGIL | Stella Sora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongil-star-dive/id6483252725/reviews)** | [3.3 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-sora/id6738407069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 774 |
| Positive reviews | **66.8% of reviews** | 39.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#129** |
| Size | 502 MB | 3.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Netmarble Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/930364579) | [YOSTAR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411126548) |

## What reviewers say

### MONGIL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongil-star-dive/id6483252725)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morning Star's Pledge | $6.99 | per month |
| Special offer1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special offer7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special offer8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special offer10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special offer15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special offer17 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special offer20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special offer22 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Special offer24 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Special offer25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special offer29 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Special offer30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special offer36 | $35.99 | one-time |
| Special offer40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special offer42 | $41.99 | one-time |
| Special offer50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special offer56 | $79.99 | one-time |


### Stella Sora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-sora/id6738407069)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Action, #193 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Departure: Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Everbright Wishes: Ascent | $1.99 | one-time |
| Departure: Trekker Choice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Everbright Wishes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly: Trekker Boost Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Startup Pass - Elite Grant | $8.99 | one-time |
| Departure: Cerulean Ticket Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fortune: Cerulean Ticket Set | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Disc Set | $14.99 | one-time |
| Startup Pass - Royal Grant | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cerulean Ticket Set | $14.99 | one-time |
| Stella Sora Outfit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Wishing: Cerulean Ticket Set | $17.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Value Set | $22.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Ticket Set | $32.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Disc Set | $32.99 | one-time |
| 8,500 Stellanite Lumina | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and compatibility issues
- Unclear or misleading information

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*