Comparison

hololive Dreams vs Sinclair's Notebook

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

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About

hololive Dreams

Experience a rhythm and RPG adventure with over 50 virtual idols. Develop a theme park, play mini-games, and enjoy a vast song library. Create and share custom rhythm charts for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Rhythm game with official music videos
  • Original chart creation and sharing
  • Theme park development
  • Variety of mini-games
  • Over 150 songs at launch
  • Auto-play feature
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The first official hololive mobile game『hololive Dreams (holodori)』 is here, featuring a rhythm & RPG gameplay! Centered around rhythm games, the game includes a variety of content such as theme park development and mini-games! Over 50 hololive members make an appearance, and the initial tracklist will include 150+ songs! A game that both hololive fans and newcomers can enjoy. The way you play is entirely up to you! ▼A full-fledged rhythm game▼ Enjoy a genuine rhythm game based on official music videos and live concert videos! The game features an ""Original Chart"" function, allowing you to make and share your own original charts! ・Extremely challenging, hardcore charts for dedicated players! ・Charts filled with love for the talents! ・Fun and quirky charts that everyone can enjoy together! And more! You are the limit! Play with charts created by players from all around the world, and experience endless fun! Even if you're not good at rhythm games, you can enjoy it worry-free with the auto-play feature! Aim for higher scores by training and organizing your talents! ▼A wide variety of over 150 songs at launch!▼ From hololive songs to cover songs! The lineup includes everything from the latest hits to classic tracks! hololive songs ・BIBBIDIBA ・Shiny Smily Story ・BLUE CLAPPER And more! Cover songs ・The Brave ・Megitsune ・Watashi no Ichiban Kawaiitokoro And more! ▼The game is set in a theme park▼ hololive members have arrived to an uninhabited island floating somewhere in the world. And you will need to team up with them to develop your very own dream theme park! Play rhythm games and mini-games to complete quests and expand your theme park! Also, by completing holomem Quests, you can unlock and add more playable talents! Unlock your favorite holomem and build your dream theme park! Many facilities full of hololive’s unique charm will also take the stage! Experience an original story unique to this game! Aim to complete your dream theme park! ▼Mini-games. Solo or with everyone!▼ The game will include a variety of mini-games that can be enjoyed alone or with friends! Have fun with everyone or compete against others! Includes mini-games with simple controls, so even those who struggle with tricky actions can enjoy them! A wide lineup ranging from casual games you can play in a short time, to challenging, hardcore games you'll want to keep replaying! Earn rewards by playing, and use them to speed up the talent’s growth and theme park development! ▼Official website: https://www.hololive-dreams.com/en ▼Terms of Service: https://www.hololive-dreams.com/en/terms/ ▼Privacy Policy: https://qualiarts.jp/privacy ▼Ⓒ COVER / Ⓒ QualiArts, Inc. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Powered by Live2D

About

Sinclair's Notebook

Embark on a literary mystery as Sinclair, seeking your friend Demian in a world consumed by chaos. Explore, gather clues in your notebook, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind the madness. This choice-driven narrative is inspired by Hermann Hesse's classic novel.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Visual novel narrative
  • Mystery thriller genre
  • Choice-driven story
  • Clue gathering and puzzle solving
  • Literary-inspired atmosphere
Features
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A literary mystery game where you become Sinclair. Sinclair and Demian are irreplaceable friends who understand each other like no one else. On the day Sinclair dreams of receiving Demian’s notebook, ominous dark clouds cover the sky, and people suddenly become impulsive and violent, their eyes stained a maddening red. In an instant, the world descends into complete chaos. Sinclair opens the strange notebook Demian once gave him. From within it, a glowing blue bird bursts forth and flies toward Demian’s house. Carrying only the notebook, Sinclair follows the blue bird—the beacon of light Demian left behind—and sets out on a perilous journey. About the Game Sinclair’s Notebook is a point-and-click mystery thriller visual novel that reinterprets Demian, Hermann Hesse’s coming-of-age classic. One day, the world of evil—filled with blood, darkness, and immorality—emerges with ominous storm clouds and begins to consume even the world of good. In this crisis, Demian, Sinclair’s one true confidant, has vanished. Your goal is to follow the beacon of light, find him, and uncover the truth behind what has happened. Set against the literary atmosphere of the 1910s, the game delivers poetic emotion and delicate portrayals of the inner self inspired by the original novel. Whether you have read Demian or not, you can enjoy the story through an immersive choice-driven narrative. Choose Sinclair’s words and actions yourself, and draw closer to the truth. Gameplay Ordinary life is gone. Explore the map to uncover clues that will lead you to Demian and gather the evidence needed to support them, recording everything in your notebook. Once you have collected enough clues and evidence, you must combine what you have gathered in the notebook and solve the situation at hand. In a world brought to a standstill, Sinclair is not simply trying to identify a criminal and bring them to justice. He must save those consumed by madness, resolve conflicts among the people entangled in each case, and investigate situations that defy all understanding. The game also features puzzles that are approachable even for players who are new to mystery games. Characters Meet a wide range of characters from the original novel, each reimagined with deeper stories and new narrative layers. Sinclair’s Notebook also features charming original characters who appear only in this game. [Sinclair] A growing boy who endlessly seeks to understand himself and the world [Demian] A mysterious friend who seems to see through everything in the world [Eden] A mystical blue bird made of light [Frau Eva] Demian’s mother, a prophet who can wield magic [Father Martin] A priest who knows an important truth about the past of the church on the outskirts Many more characters will join Sinclair’s journey throughout each chapter. Recommended For -Players who love classic literature -Players looking for story-driven games, visual novels, or mystery games -Players who enjoy dark fantasy that is intense yet meaningful -Players who love mystery adventures -Players who enjoy stories that are dark and lyrical, yet ultimately search for the light Players who want a game with a clear beginning, climax, and ending Players who enjoy a classic atmosphere Players who love escape-room style games

Screenshots

hololive Dreams4 screens
Sinclair's Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sinclair's Notebook at none against hololive Dreams's 10. Sinclair's Notebook also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). hololive Dreams's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 19). 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. hololive Dreams sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sinclair's Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for hololive Dreams against 5.0 for Sinclair's Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hololive Dreams has 5.5K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of hololive Dreams's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sinclair's Notebook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hololive Dreams ships an update weekly, Sinclair's Notebook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
hololive Dreams versus Sinclair's Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterhololive DreamsSinclair's Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.5K ratings)5.0 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.5K — better19
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size588 MB481 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperQualiArts, Inc.Puffything Games Inc.

Customer experience

hololive Dreams

All ratings5,452 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative18.5%

Sinclair's Notebook

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

hololive Dreams

Subscriptions4
  • Mori Calliope Membership$1.991 Month
  • Ninomae Ina'nis Membership$1.991 Month
  • FUWAMOCO Membership$1.991 Month
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  • holo Passport$2.991 Month
One-time6
  • Blue Diamond x360$2.99
  • Blue Diamond x950$6.99
  • Premium Mission Pass$11.99
Show 3 more
  • Blue Diamond x2500$19.99
  • Blue Diamond x4000$29.99
  • Blue Diamond x8200$59.99
None

Sinclair's Notebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hololive Dreams free?
hololive Dreams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sinclair's Notebook free?
Sinclair's Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, hololive Dreams or Sinclair's Notebook?
Sinclair's Notebook is rated higher. hololive Dreams averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Sinclair's Notebook averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.
Do hololive Dreams or Sinclair's Notebook have ads?
Both hololive Dreams and Sinclair's Notebook show ads.
Which is updated more often, hololive Dreams or Sinclair's Notebook?
hololive Dreams ships an update weekly, and Sinclair's Notebook every 4 days. Most recently, hololive Dreams was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sinclair's Notebook on October 31, 2026.

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