Comparison

Stella Sora vs Luklar

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

Head to head
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]

About

Luklar

Experience a unique rhythm game where you hold your phone like a shield to block monster attacks in sync with music. Explore diverse nations with distinct musical themes and challenging tracks, suitable for both beginners and veterans.

Highlights
  • Gyroscopic controls for unique gameplay
  • Rhythm-based combat mechanics
  • Diverse musical tracks and nation themes
  • Intuitive and easy to learn
  • Challenging for rhythm game veterans
Features
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Gyroscopic Controls x Rhythm Game ■ Unique Gameplay Hold your smartphone like a shield and block incoming monster attacks—while staying in rhythm! This intuitive fusion of gyroscopic controls and rhythm-based gameplay lets players fend off a monstrous global threat. Whether you're a rhythm game veteran or a total beginner, this innovative experience is easy to pick up and hard to put down. ■ Nations and Tracks Each nation in the game offers a distinct musical flavor that matches its unique theme. From enchanting fantasy melodies and emotionally charged ballads to pulse-pounding hardcore anthems, a wide variety of tracks await to captivate players around the world.

Screenshots

Stella Sora4 screens
Luklar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luklar at 4.3 against Stella Sora's 3.4. Luklar also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Stella Sora's advantage is ratings volume (780 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Stella Sora sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Luklar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luklar holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stella Sora has 780 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Stella Sora's written reviews are positive against 67% of Luklar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stella Sora ships an update every 5 weeks, Luklar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stella Sora versus Luklar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStella SoraLuklar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (780 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings780 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB709 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperYOSTAR LIMITEDTomoyoshi Yamamoto

Customer experience

Stella Sora

All ratings734 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative54.6%

Luklar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Luklar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stella Sora

One-time10
  • Everbright Wishes: Ascent$1.99
  • Departure: Trekker Choice Pack$4.99
  • Everbright Wishes$4.99
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  • Startup Pass - Elite Grant$8.99
  • Departure: Cerulean Ticket Set$9.99
  • 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
3 purchases

Luklar

One-time3
  • 燃料 x120$0.99
  • 燃料 x600$4.99
  • 燃料 x1400$9.99

Questions

Is Stella Sora free?
Stella Sora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luklar free?
Luklar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stella Sora or Luklar?
Luklar is rated higher. Stella Sora averages 3.4 out of 5 from 780 ratings, while Luklar averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Stella Sora or Luklar have ads?
Neither Stella Sora nor Luklar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stella Sora or Luklar?
Stella Sora ships an update every 5 weeks, and Luklar fortnightly. Most recently, Stella Sora was updated on November 8, 2026 and Luklar on November 4, 2026.

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