Comparison

Chiserok vs maruLab World

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

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About

Chiserok

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Chiserok (治世錄) — Your choices rewrite the history of Korea. Rule the Korean peninsula through 5,000 years of history, from the founding of Gojoseon to modern-day Korea, in this alternate-history strategy simulation. Every decision you make can change the fate of your nation and lead to an ending different from the history you know. ■ 10 Eras, One Grand Saga Gojoseon, the Three Kingdoms (Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla, Gaya), Balhae, Unified Silla, Goryeo, Joseon, the Korean Empire, and modern-day Korea — choose the era you want and play as its ruler (or president). Each era features its own unique events and endings, grounded in real historical events and figures. ■ Every Choice Shapes History Manage public sentiment, national power, finances, diplomacy, and more as you choose your strategy across domestic policy, diplomacy, and war. The same era can unfold in completely different ways depending on your choices. ■ Dynastic Succession Name your heir and carry your nation across generations. Princes, princesses, and the politics of succession add depth to every playthrough. ■ Diplomacy and War Forge alliances or wage war with neighboring nations to expand your influence, and watch your territory shift gradually on the map in real time. ■ Achievements and Relics Unlock hidden achievements and challenges, and collect national treasures for rewards. Revisit every ending you've discovered in the Endings Gallery. ■ Immersive Presentation Era-appropriate background music, sound effects, and 2D pixel-art character portraits bring every playthrough to life. ■ Pick Up Anytime Multiple save slots let you run several eras and choices side by side. Start rewriting your own history of Korea with Chiserok today. ※ This app reimagines historical events as creative content and does not represent any particular historical or political viewpoint. ※ No personal data is collected. All progress is stored locally on your device. ※ Now fully playable in English — switch languages anytime from the title screen.

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maruLab World

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Marulab World is a finance simulation RPG where you practice investing with in-game cash, not real money. Investing feels scary because a wrong call costs real money. Here, you're free to get it wrong. Buy and sell Korean stocks, US stocks, and crypto with virtual cash, and get a feel for how markets actually move. ■ PAPER TRADING AT REAL MARKET PRICES • Prices for Korean stocks, US stocks, and crypto follow the real market • Place market and limit orders, and modify or cancel pending ones, just like on a real trading app • Look back at charts and your trade history to see whether your calls were right • After you sell, a results screen shows your realized P&L and the EXP you earned • When a limit sell order fills, you'll get a note in your in-game Inbox • Every trade uses in-game cash only ■ LEARN FINANCE WITH QUIZZES AND NEWS • Follow the story in Duru's Study, take quizzes, and review explanations and every question you missed • Build your knowledge one bite-sized article at a time • Catch the day's top market headlines, all in one place ■ GROW YOUR CHARACTER • Start out Jobless, then get promoted to Part-timer, Intern, Office Worker, Freelancer, Investor, and finally CEO • Higher jobs pay a bigger Daily Wage and more Idle Earnings, which pile up while you're away • The promotion screen sums up your new job, your level, and what you've just unlocked • As you level up, you branch out from crypto into Korean and US stocks and unlock margin trading • You can also hold more stocks and coins at once and place more buy orders per day • Chart indicators unlock one by one as you get promoted ■ MAKE THE PLACE YOURS • Move up through five homes, from a cozy studio all the way to a penthouse • Buy and arrange furniture, hang framed pictures on the walls, and even move your windows • Keep your place clean, comfy, and secure, or trouble like roaches and mold starts popping up • The view outside your window changes with the day's market mood and the real time of day where you are ■ SOMETHING TO DO EVERY DAY • Check in, clear daily and weekly missions, and collect your Daily Wage and Idle Earnings • Take a quick break with mini-games like Drink Maker, Receipt Sorting, and Stock Sorting, and earn some in-game cash on the side ■ PLAY WITH OTHERS • Post to the community feed, visit other players' rooms, and leave guestbook messages • Talk in world chat or send whispers (private messages) • Compete on the weekly leaderboard for the best return, and see how your return last week stacks up against the KOSPI, Korea's main stock market index • Community and chat are shared with players in Korea, so you'll see posts and activity updates in Korean ■ PERFECT FOR YOU IF • You want to start investing but aren't ready to put real money in • You want to learn financial terms from the basics, step by step • You want studying to feel like a game, so it's easy to stick with • You love decorating rooms and leveling up characters ■ PLEASE NOTE • Marulab World is for education and entertainment only. All assets and trades in the game are simulated. Trades never use real money, and no real orders are ever placed. • In-game cash, Maru Gems, and the stocks and crypto you hold in the game cannot be exchanged for real money or prizes, and cannot be transferred out of the app. • "Deposit" and "Withdraw" in the app only move in-game cash between your Cash balance and your Investment Account. • Marulab World does not provide investment advice. "Random Stock Draw" shows one popular stock at random, just for fun. It is not a recommendation to buy. • Market price data is provided for learning only and should not be used as the basis for real trades. • Some items, including Maru Gems, Packages that include in-game cash, and the Monthly Pass, are sold as in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Chiserok3 screens
maruLab World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chiserok at none against maruLab World's shown. Chiserok also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chiserok sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and maruLab World sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chiserok ships an update every 3 days, maruLab World every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Chiserok versus maruLab World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChiserokmaruLab World
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB36 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWoonsin JeongTori Edufin Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chiserok

One-time3
  • 턴 되돌리기 권 5매$0.49
  • 세이브 슬롯 확장$0.99
  • 후원자 팩$2.99
10 purchases

maruLab World

One-time10
  • 300 Mar Gems$1.99
  • Starter Package$1.99
  • 550 Maru Gems$2.99
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  • Minigame Pack$2.99
  • Ad-Free Pass (30 Days)$3.99
  • 1,200 Maru Gems$6.99
  • Monthly Pass$6.99
  • 3,300 Maru Gems$17.99
  • 7,000 Maru Gems$34.99
  • 13,500 Maru Gems$59.99

Questions

Is Chiserok free?
Chiserok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is maruLab World free?
maruLab World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chiserok or maruLab World have ads?
maruLab World shows ads; Chiserok does not.
Which is updated more often, Chiserok or maruLab World?
Chiserok ships an update every 3 days, and maruLab World every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chiserok was updated on October 31, 2026 and maruLab World on November 6, 2026.

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