Comparison

Chaos Zero Nightmare vs Anchor Panic

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

Head to head
About

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Embark on a dark fantasy RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative and gameplay. Battle cosmic horrors with unique cards and evolving strategies. Experience a visually stunning world with fully voiced characters.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy narrative
  • Choice-driven RPG mechanics
  • Unique card-based combat
  • Evolving gameplay with branching choices
  • Gorgeous 2D illustrations
  • Fully voiced characters
Features
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Zero Out All Despair Smilegate's new title, "Chaos Zero Nightmare," is now open! Board the SS Nightmare now! Chaos. A cosmic disaster that struck without warning. "Chaos," a black fog that consumes planets, distorting their environment and lifeforms. The beginning, or the end, of every story. [The Blue Pot], a Chaos located on Earth, the birthplace of humanity. There have been reports of unidentifiable creatures being discovered. And for some reason, a strange phenomenon that couldn't—no, shouldn't—be happening to the Captain is occurring. ▶ A World Drenched in Darkness, A Story Etched in Memory Dive into a vast and haunting dark fantasy narrative! Crushing stress, collapsing agents... and yet, the mission continues. Break through the encroaching crisis and immerse yourself in a brutally vivid dark fantasy experience. ▶ A New Kind of RPG, Rewritten with Every Choice Aim through the agents' eyes and feel the weight of combat at your fingertips! Unique cards, branching choices, and evolving "Save Data" shaped by your journey through the Chaos. Every run is unique. Build your own strategy and master the ever-changing battlefield. ▶ Characters That Dazzle the Eyes and Steal the Heart Gorgeous 2D illustrations and striking animations make every moment a visual delight! Fully voiced by top-tier voice actors, each scene draws you deeper into the story. Join a cast of unforgettable characters in battle and beyond, and cherish every moment of your journey together! ※ How to Manage Permissions After allowing access to permissions, you can reset or turn off them as follows. - Device Settings > Privacy & Security > Select the App > Allow or Don't Allow Permissions ⁜⁜Stay up to date with the latest news on Chaos Zero Nightmare! ⁜⁜ Brand Page: https://chaoszeronightmare.onstove.com/ Official Community: https://page.onstove.com/chaoszeronightmare/en Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaosZeroNightmare_EN Official X: https://x.com/CZN_Official_EN

About

Anchor Panic

Engage in turn-based strategic combat within an anime-inspired sci-fi world. Collect and battle with unique characters, unleash spectacular 3D skill effects, and immerse yourself in an epic story. Design your personal sanctuary in customizable dorms.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy combat
  • Collect charismatic beauties (Agents)
  • Spectacular 3D skill effects
  • Epic sci-fi worldview and story
  • Strategic squad-based gameplay
  • Customize personal dorms
Features
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Anchor Panic is a sci-fi RPG where turn-based strategy meets an anime-inspired world. A century after the "Shogger War." Humanity rebuilt behind protective "Skyborne Barriers" and created enhanced soldiers called "Operators" using AIMBS technology. Though the war ended, global powers now fracture from within, and a new crisis threatens to unravel a fragile peace. The fate of the world once again hangs in balance. When the false sky is torn away, the true terror of the stars will rain down— ▼ Collect Beauties! Team up and battle alongside charismatic beauties—each Agent a force to be reckoned with! ▼ Spectacular Skill Effects Experience stunning high-quality 3D graphics. Wield the breathtaking, powerful skills of your Agents to mow down enemies! ▼ Epic Worldview & Story Immerse yourself in a novel and impactful setting. Diverse and engaging scenarios will pull you into the story. ▼ Strategic Gameplay Combine your characters' unique skills for limitless playstyles. Devise your tactics, overcome challenges with your squad, and claim victory! ▼ Customize Cozy Dorms Freely place furniture and items to design your own personal sanctuary! Select your favorite décor to create a relaxing space. FB: https://www.facebook.com/AnchorPanic X: https://x.com/AnchorPanic Discord: https://discord.gg/gvP9AJJTpm

Screenshots

Chaos Zero Nightmare4 screens
Anchor Panic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chaos Zero Nightmare and Anchor Panic both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Chaos Zero Nightmare's written reviews are positive against 33% of Anchor Panic's. Chaos Zero Nightmare also leads on chart position (#65 vs unranked) and ratings volume (15K vs 1.8K). Anchor Panic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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. Chaos Zero Nightmare sells 46 one-off in-app purchases and Anchor Panic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chaos Zero Nightmare against 4.8 for Anchor Panic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chaos Zero Nightmare has 15K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Chaos Zero Nightmare's written reviews are positive against 33% of Anchor Panic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Chaos Zero Nightmare versus Anchor Panic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChaos Zero NightmareAnchor Panic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15K ratings) — better4.8 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better33.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB3.2 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSmilegate, Inc.HOWLYO HONG KONG LIMITED

Customer experience

Chaos Zero Nightmare

All ratings14,948 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews963 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative25.6%

Anchor Panic

All ratings1,751 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive33.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative58.0%

User reviews

Chaos Zero Nightmare

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing, Incredible, Gorgeous, Uniquely Compelling
  • 👍 Fun, Refreshing, Engaging Gameplay
  • 💎 Solid Story, Animation, and Voice Acting
  • 🎨 Beautiful Character Designs and Visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection Issues, Login Problems, and Crashes
  • 💰 Gacha Rates are Low, Grindy Progression
  • ⏱️ Lengthy, Tedious, and Time-Consuming Runs

Anchor Panic

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun 3D characters
  • 💡 Interesting waifus
  • 🚀 Game is fun and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes during gameplay
  • 🔋 Takes up too much storage space
  • 🔍 Lacking in unique features
  • 👎 Overly sexualized content

Bugs and requests

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Banned IP Issues
  • Missing Files and Inability to Load

Requested features

3 requests
  • English Dubbed Version
  • More Male Characters
  • Flexible Character Setup

Anchor Panic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game stops downloading resources at 10%
  • Server maintenance issues on launch

Requested features

2 requests
  • More male character options
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

46 purchases

Chaos Zero Nightmare

One-time46
  • New Captain Support Kit I$0.99
  • New Captain Support Kit II$4.99
  • Coronomicon Monthly Package$4.99
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  • Half-Anniversary Ticket$4.99
  • Tactical Asset Monthly Supply$4.99
  • Agent Growth Kit$4.99
  • Aether Supply Kit$4.99
  • Angel on the White Sands$7.99
  • Gentle Ripples on the Night Sea$7.99
  • Crimson Yearning Within the Waves$7.99
  • Youth Under the Sun$7.99
  • Special Data7 variants$9.99
  • Partner Promotion Kit$9.99
  • Imp's Mischief I$14.99
  • Covert Exchange I$14.99
  • Scent of Summer I$14.99
  • Legacy of Will I$14.99
  • Galaxy Melody I$14.99
  • Emergency Rescue Operation II$14.99
  • Crystal ×980$14.99
  • Regular Rescue Operation II$14.99
  • Golden Nebula Package I$14.99
  • SS Nightmare Security Upgrade I$14.99
  • Budding Seed of Karmic Fire I$14.99
  • Zero Data7 variants$19.99
  • Crystal ×1980$29.99
  • Royal Level Up Package$29.99
  • Golden Nebula Package II$29.99
  • Sweet Confession Gift$29.99
  • Galactic Disaster 3rd Supply Kit II$29.99
  • Emergency Rescue Operation III$29.99
  • Imp's Mischief II$49.99
  • Covert Exchange II$49.99
  • Scent of Summer II$49.99
  • Legacy of Will II$49.99
  • Galaxy Melody Ⅱ$49.99
  • SS Nightmare Security Upgrade II$49.99
  • Silver Winter Star Package I$49.99
  • Galactic Disaster Support Kit I$49.99
  • Large Scale Rescue Operation I$49.99
  • Imp's Mischief III$99.99
  • Covert Exchange Ⅲ$99.99
  • Scent of Summer III$99.99
  • Galaxy Melody Ⅲ$99.99
  • Crystal ×6480$99.99
  • Golden Nebula Package Ⅳ$99.99
13 purchases

Anchor Panic

One-time13
  • pack1$0.99
  • pack12$0.99
  • pack2$2.99
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  • pack13$4.99
  • pack3$4.99
  • pack5$9.99
  • pack14$14.99
  • pack7$19.99
  • pack8$24.99
  • pack15$29.99
  • pack9$29.99
  • pack10$49.99
  • pack17$99.99

Questions

Is Chaos Zero Nightmare free?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anchor Panic free?
Anchor Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chaos Zero Nightmare or Anchor Panic?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is rated higher. Chaos Zero Nightmare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Anchor Panic averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Chaos Zero Nightmare or Anchor Panic have ads?
Both Chaos Zero Nightmare and Anchor Panic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chaos Zero Nightmare or Anchor Panic?
Chaos Zero Nightmare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Anchor Panic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chaos Zero Nightmare was updated on October 19, 2026 and Anchor Panic on October 17, 2026.

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