Comparison

Etheria vs Pico Pal

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

Head to head
About

Etheria

Embark on an RPG adventure in a virtual world threatened by a corrupted force. Assemble a team of unique heroes, master strategic turn-based combat, and explore a visually stunning 3D world. Engage in thrilling PvP battles and challenging PvE content to save humanity.

Highlights
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Limitless team compositions
  • Breathtaking 3D visuals
  • Cinematic battle spectacles
  • Strategic PvP Arena battles
  • Venture into the Threshold PvE
  • Forge unique combat styles
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Biggest rewards ever for the Anniversary Season! Claim your share of 100 Million Hydra Crystals — and pick your FREE Kinetic Animus SSR! The new Sprint Server supercharges your journey: 600 Summons, 70 Perfect Lattices, and 8 powerful Anima SSRs — all FREE, zero grind. Plus Xuan Li’s anniversary-exclusive Outfit! Fresh UI, revamped Main Quest, double drops — level up at lightning speed. The grand [Pyrite Plunder] event is live: rally your Consortium and fight for treasure. Restart Etheria. It all begins now. Etheria is an Ethereal Hero Collection RPG . When a devastating global freeze threatens to extinguish human civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into "Etheria," a virtual world, to preserve their legacy. Within Etheria, humans coexist with beings known as the Animus, who wield mysterious Anima Powers. Their peaceful coexistence shatters when the "Genesis Virus" emerges, corrupting the Animus and driving them berserk, endangering humanity's survival. In response, the Hyperlinker Union forms to combat this threat. Take on the role of a Hyperlinker and begin your adventure in Etheria. [Strategic Combat & Limitless Team Compositions] Etheria evolves classic turn-based combat by incorporating diverse strategic mechanics and sandbox exploration, delivering a next-generation Team RPG experience! Create countless team combinations by synergizing Animus abilities, issue real-time combat commands, and freely control each Animus in battle. Master skill combinations and tactical setups to experience the thrill of overcoming powerful foes through superior strategy. [Breathtaking 3D Visuals & Cinematic Spectacle] Built in Unreal Engine, Etheria delivers cinematic immersion through lifelike lighting, detailed shadows, and fully rendered real-time scenes. Each character features unique combat animations enhanced by dynamic camera work and dazzling effects, creating spectacular battles without visual clutter or overwhelming effects. [Strategic PvP Arena Battles] Step into the Arena, where non-stop duels rage day and night! Engage in exhilarating PvP battles amid roaring crowds, showcase your unique strategies to fellow Hyperlinkers, and experience the pure thrill of tactical competition as you pursue your combat dreams! [Venture into the Threshold] Explore Etheria's rich PvE content, where formidable foes from the Main Quest return in the Threshold, GP Outposts, and Investigations. Team up with your Animus squad to tackle powerful bosses! For those seeking greater challenges, venture into the Ember ruins, where even deadlier and more mysterious adversaries await... [Forge Your Combat Style] Each Animus features a unique Prowess system with diverse progression paths. Customize their abilities through Shell equipment and nearly a hundred different Ether Module combinations to develop distinct fighting styles and combat approaches. Create specialized builds for your favorite Animus to tackle any battle scenario! [Discover Extraordinary Allies] Your journey through this virtual metropolis of danger and opportunity won't be lonely! Meet hundreds of unique Animus characters: a dual-wielding Reaper carrying a mighty coffin, a punk genius Hacker, a metropolitan Empress who manipulates Soul Flames... Join forces to confront unknown threats and unveil the mysteries of this futuristic city.

About

Pico Pal

This app serves as an unofficial companion for the Pico Tabletop Role-Playing Game. It provides tools and resources to enhance your TTRPG experience.

Highlights
  • Companion app for Pico TTRPG
  • Enhances TTRPG experience
  • Unofficial resource
Features
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An unofficial companion app for the Pico Tabletop Role-Playing Game.

Screenshots

Etheria4 screens
Pico Pal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pico Pal at 100% against Etheria's 45%. Pico Pal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Etheria's advantage is ratings volume (8.7K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price and device support 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. Etheria sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pico Pal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pico Pal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Etheria has 8.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Etheria's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pico Pal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Etheria ships an update every 2 months, Pico Pal every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Etheria versus Pico Pal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtheriaPico Pal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperXD Entertainment Pte LtdAndrew Sheridan

Customer experience

Etheria

All ratings8,549 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews798 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative46.7%

Pico Pal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Etheria

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not starting despite user input
  • Download issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • English voice acting
  • More store accessibility

Pico Pal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Etheria

One-time10
  • Beginner Pack: Anima$0.99
  • Level 10 Pack$0.99
  • Monthly Supply Card$4.99
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  • Beginner Pack: Enhanced$4.99
  • Level 15 Pack$4.99
  • Jazz Swing Bundle$4.99
  • Premium Pass$10.99
  • Ultimate Pass$15.49
  • Beginner Pack: Apex$15.49
  • Apex Supply Chest$15.49
None

Pico Pal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Etheria free?
Etheria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pico Pal free?
Pico Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Etheria or Pico Pal?
Pico Pal is rated higher. Etheria averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Pico Pal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Etheria or Pico Pal have ads?
Etheria shows ads; Pico Pal does not.
Which is updated more often, Etheria or Pico Pal?
Etheria ships an update every 2 months, and Pico Pal every 6 months. Most recently, Etheria was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pico Pal on November 5, 2026.

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