Comparison

Utsuro’s diary (Full version) vs SUPER ZSNES

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

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About

Utsuro’s diary (Full version)

Engage in a psychological horror adventure where you exchange diaries with a troubled girl. Unravel mysteries, confront her inner darkness, and make choices that shape both your fates in a suspenseful school-life setting.

Highlights
  • Psychological horror gameplay
  • Diary exchange mechanic
  • Mystery and code solving
  • Branching story with multiple endings
  • Spooky environments and sound effects
  • Player-girl emotional bond
Features
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"Utsuro’s diary" is a horror game based on the concept of exchanging diaries with a hollow girl. As the protagonist, the player becomes a girl's friend, confronting her inner darkness while unraveling the mystery of her creepy diary. The stage is school life that is common at school. Dark rooms, dimly lit corridors, and eerie music and sound effects add tension to the player. The game progresses in the form of an exchange diary. The protagonist can obtain her girl's diary and send her his own diary. The contents of the diary are written about the girl's depressive symptoms, her internal conflicts, and experiences of strange phenomena. Depending on the player's choices and actions, the girl's state and the progress of the story will change. Mysteries and codes are hidden in the girl's diary, and the player will face the terrifying truth, such as the existence of the girl's trauma. The ending branches depending on the player's choices and actions, and the girl's fate and the player's own fate are affected. Also, certain choices and behaviors may cause players to suffer from depression themselves. [Effect of the game] Psychological Horror: Over the course of the exchange diary, details about the girl's depression and eerie events will be revealed. The player can feel tension and anxiety by touching the darkness of the girl's heart. As the story progresses, the player himself feels a connection with the girl, and the fear increases as he gets involved in spooky events. The excitement of solving mysteries: The story progresses by solving the mysteries and codes hidden in the diary. Players collect information, deduce and decipher it, and work on solving the mystery. Every time you solve a mystery, you can experience the joy and excitement of getting closer to the truth of the story. Importance of Choices: Your choices and actions affect how the story unfolds and ends. Right choices can help a girl or change her own destiny, but wrong choices and actions can have dire consequences. The importance of such choices keeps the player in suspense and interest. Spooky Environments and Sound Effects: The ruins and dark locations in which the game takes place create an eerie atmosphere. Dim lights and shadows, spooky music and sound effects add tension to the player. Environmental descriptions and sound effects immerse players in the game world with trepidation and terror. Player-Girl Bond: As the protagonist, the player becomes the girl's friend and interacts with her emotions and state. Through her diary exchanges, you can feel empathy and a desire to protect her while witnessing her changes and growth. This emotional bond enhances story progression and player excitement. The player will be able to get close to the girl and enter her inner world, and be forced to make choices that affect her destiny, bringing more realism and involvement to the story. Curiosity about Mysterious Events: The diaries describe spooky events and supernatural phenomena. Players develop an interest and curiosity about those mysteries and inexplicable events, and the pursuit of the truth enhances the appeal of the game. The quest for unsolved mysteries draws the player into the depths of the story. Suspenseful Storytelling: The game offers dramatic storytelling. The tension and curiosity builds as the girl's past and the mysteries surrounding her are revealed. Story developments and plot surprises keep players engaged and excited about what's next. [Recommended for those who know the following works] "Doki Doki Literature Club!" "Nightshade" "Hatoful Boyfriend" "Amnesia: Memories" "Fatal Frame" (Zero series) "Silent Hill" (Silent Hill series) "Catherine" "Rule of Rose" "Saya no Uta" "The Witch's House" "The Crooked Man" "Parasite Eve" "Sweet Fuse: At Your Side" "Tokyo Dark"

About

SUPER ZSNES

Experience classic 16-bit gaming with this re-written console emulator. It offers enhanced accuracy, GPU-powered graphics for hi-res visuals, and modern features like fast-forward and save states. You'll need to provide your own game ROMs to play.

Highlights
  • Accurate CPU and Audio cores
  • GPU-powered PPU for hi-res graphics
  • Modernized classic UI
  • Fast forward and rewind
  • Save states and auto-save history
  • Super Enhancement Engine
Features
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Welcome to SUPER ZSNES The two original developers of ZSNES are finally back together! Introducing SUPER ZSNES! Re-written completely from scratch, this GPU-powered SNES emulator is here to bring you the following: some of what is familiar, some of what's new, and then some of what goes beyond. This emulator is early in development and will continue to be improved. Key Features: - Far more accurate CPU and Audio cores than the original ZSNES - GPU-powered PPU core to allow for hi-res Mode 7 and special per-game enhancement features - Classic UI with falling snow, modernized with higher definition and improved UX - Fast forward, rewind, save states, auto save history, save bookmarks, cheat codes, quick load, and more - Super Enhancement Engine, where the ZSNES developers are enhancing the games one at a time Note: Enhancement data contains no ROM or copyrighted data. You will need to provide the ROMs.

Screenshots

Utsuro’s diary (Full version)2 screens
SUPER ZSNES3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SUPER ZSNES at 5.0 against Utsuro’s diary (Full version)'s 4.8. SUPER ZSNES also leads on price ($2.99 vs $5.99). Utsuro’s diary (Full version)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, 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

Utsuro’s diary (Full version) costs $5.99 and SUPER ZSNES $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SUPER ZSNES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Utsuro’s diary (Full version) ships an update every 3 weeks, SUPER ZSNES monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Utsuro’s diary (Full version) versus SUPER ZSNES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtsuro’s diary (Full version)SUPER ZSNES
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB174 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYANASE GAMES, INC.ZEMU Software Inc

Customer experience

Utsuro’s diary (Full version)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SUPER ZSNES

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Utsuro’s diary (Full version)

No in-app purchases

None

SUPER ZSNES

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Utsuro’s diary (Full version) free?
Utsuro’s diary (Full version) costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SUPER ZSNES free?
SUPER ZSNES costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Utsuro’s diary (Full version) or SUPER ZSNES?
SUPER ZSNES is rated higher. Utsuro’s diary (Full version) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SUPER ZSNES averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Utsuro’s diary (Full version) or SUPER ZSNES have ads?
Neither Utsuro’s diary (Full version) nor SUPER ZSNES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Utsuro’s diary (Full version) or SUPER ZSNES?
Utsuro’s diary (Full version) ships an update every 3 weeks, and SUPER ZSNES monthly. Most recently, Utsuro’s diary (Full version) was updated on October 24, 2026 and SUPER ZSNES on October 25, 2026.

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