Pub Encounter vs Ikemania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pub Encounter
Immerse yourself in a romantic visual novel set in a cozy pub. Meet charming older gentlemen, make choices that shape your relationships, and discover multiple endings. Features gorgeous artwork and an emotional soundtrack.
- Mature and engaging romance story
- Meet five charming gentlemen
- Multiple story paths and endings
- Gorgeous artwork and character designs
- Emotional soundtrack and voice acting
- Optimized for mobile play
- Replayability and collectible CGs
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Welcome to Pub Encounter – A Romantic Visual Novel of Sophisticated Love! Step into a cozy, old-fashioned pub and immerse yourself in a heartwarming tale of love, fate, and companionship. Pub Encounter is a beautifully illustrated otome visual novel where you find yourself meeting a group of charming and distinguished older gentlemen, each with their own past, personality, and secrets. As you spend time together, bonds will form, emotions will deepen, and romance may blossom. Will you find love in this intimate setting? Or will your journey lead to an unforgettable friendship? The choice is yours in Pub Encounter! KEY FEATURES - A Mature & Engaging Romance Story – Follow a beautifully written storyline that explores deep emotions, personal growth, and meaningful relationships. Each character has a unique past, and your choices shape the journey ahead. - Meet Five Charming Gentlemen – Engage in heartfelt conversations with a group of older, sophisticated men, each with distinct personalities and life experiences. Will you fall for the cool and mysterious businessman, the kind-hearted bartender, or the elegant writer? - Multiple Story Paths & Endings – Your decisions influence how the story unfolds. Will you find romance, friendship, or an unexpected twist of fate? Explore different paths and unlock various endings based on your choices. - Gorgeous Artwork & Stunning Character Designs – Experience breathtaking illustrations that bring the characters and their emotions to life. Every scene is beautifully crafted to enhance the storytelling. - Emotional Soundtrack & Voice Acting – Enjoy a captivating atmosphere with a rich soundtrack that enhances the emotional depth of each moment. Some scenes even include Japanese voice acting, making the experience even more immersive. - Optimized for Mobile Play – With intuitive touch controls, you can easily navigate the story at your own pace. Save your progress, revisit past scenes, and enjoy an effortless visual novel experience. - Replayability & Collectible CGs – Play through different story routes, make new choices, and unlock beautifully illustrated CGs for your personal collection. CHARACTERS YOU’LL MEET - Sanosuke Sawamura – The confident and flirty businessman who always knows the right thing to say. Can you see past his charm and discover his true self? - Yamato Nishina – A calm and reserved gentleman with a quiet strength. His mysterious aura hides a past he rarely speaks of—will you be the one to uncover it? - Iori Sazanami – An intelligent and elegant writer with a way with words. He understands the power of a good story, but is he willing to write his own love story with you? - Akira Kokonoe – The kind-hearted bartender who has seen many love stories unfold in his pub. But what about his own? - Toma Kiriya – A playful and charismatic actor who can be charming one moment and deeply thoughtful the next. Can you see past the roles he plays and discover the real him? Who will steal your heart in Pub Encounter? Let us know your favorite character and moments! Don’t forget to leave a review and share your experience! ____________ Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/
Ikemania
Immerse yourself in interactive romance stories where your choices shape the narrative and relationships. Explore a vast library of genres and discover unique love interests in this engaging visual novel experience.
- Choose your own story
- Massive library of genres
- Multiple romance options
- Branching narrative choices
- Featured story examples
- Interactive decision-making
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Ikemania is THE place for otome love stories made just for YOU! Dive into thrilling narratives where you choose what happens next—and who you fall for! Choose your story! Pick from a MASSIVE library of genres like fantasy, action, drama, and horror. Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop! Choose your romance! From brooding alphas to cool, mysterious types, each story features unique love interests to match your taste. Who will steal your heart? You decide the outcome! Will you save him or let him go it alone? Will you go for the kiss—or pull away? In Otomania, every choice is yours! Featured stories: Nocturne of Nightmares You're trapped in a terrifying dream world with a group of striking strangers… who feel oddly familiar. When a grotesque monster appears, you flee in fear—only to wake up in a cold sweat. But the nightmare returns every night at the stroke of ten. Can you break free from this deadly cycle? Or will your past haunt you forever? My Mystic Dragons Your quiet life is shattered when three handsome, magical men appear—each asking for your hand in marriage! They're dragon princes, and you're the heir to a legendary line of dragon slayers. Only by marrying you can peace between humans and dragons be maintained. But are you ready to say “I do”? The Spellbinding Kiss Running your father’s old pharmacy was peaceful—until a wounded man appeared at your door on a stormy night, then vanished in a bolt of lightning. The next day, you receive an invitation to a mysterious academy of magic! There, three dashing men await—each with his own charm and secrets… And many more stories await—download now to begin your adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pub Encounter at 5.0 against Ikemania's 4.1. Pub Encounter also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ikemania's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Pub Encounter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month and Ikemania sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pub Encounter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ikemania has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Pub Encounter | Ikemania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.1 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 22 — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 314 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Crunchyroll, LLC | Interactive Studio Inc. |
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Pub Encounter
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In-app purchases
Pub Encounter
- Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month
Ikemania
- Starter Bundle$0.99
- Pile of Tickets$1.99
- Pile of Rubies$1.99
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- Ultimate Bundle$2.99
- Bag of Rubies$4.99
- Expert Bundle$6.99
- Sack of Tickets$9.99
- Box of Rubies$19.99
- Chest of Tickets$39.99
- Chest of Rubies$39.99
- Vault of Rubies$99.99
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