Heileen vs Grisaia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heileen
Embark on an unforgettable voyage to the New World, meeting old and new friends. Find romance, avoid dangers, and live life to the fullest in this narrative-driven adventure. The full version unlocks evolving character relationships and multiple endings.
- New World voyage narrative
- Character relationship evolution
- Multiple story endings
- Romance and danger elements
- Demo available
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Embark with Heileen in a unforgettable voyage to the New World! Met with old friends, and make new ones. Find romance, avoid dangers and life your life to the fullest! The demo shows the first 3 chapters of the game and introduces you some of the characters that Heileen will meet during her trip. Purchase the full version to see how the various characters relationships evolve and see the three different finals, each one with a different key character of the story. --- This program contains free software licensed under a number of licenses, including the GNU Lesser General Public License. A complete list of software is available at http://www.renpy.org/doc/html/license.html.
Grisaia
This visual novel installment follows elite students at Mihama Academy as they undertake dangerous missions. It features a new storyline, dynamic characters, and stunning artwork, optimized for mobile play.
- Captivating narrative
- Dynamic characters
- Stunning artwork
- Exceptional soundtrack
- Optimized for mobile
- Action-packed story
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MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - Exclusive to Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Memberships Grisaia: Phantom Trigger is a kinetic visual novel (without branching routes). The latest installment in the Grisaia series, "Grisaia: Phantom Trigger," introduces a brand-new storyline and cast, brought to life by returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki. This is VOLUME 4 of 8 - more to come. Key Features of Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol. 4 - Captivating Narrative: Immerse yourself in a story of intrigue, action, and emotional depth that expands the Grisaia universe. - Dynamic Characters: Meet four new characters with unique personalities, backstories, and roles in the mission. - Stunning Artwork: Enjoy beautifully designed visuals and character illustrations that bring the story to life. - Exceptional Soundtrack: Experience a high-quality score and voice acting that heighten the game’s emotional and cinematic impact. - Optimized for Mobile: Play on the go with intuitive touch controls and seamless navigation tailored for mobile devices. Main Story: At the new Mihama Academy, elite students hone their unusual skills—sometimes on the job. Rena “The Rabid Dog,” a gunslinger; Tohka, a sniper; Chris, a demolitions expert; Murasaki, a spy; and their handler Haruto form SORD: Social Ops, Research & Development. Mihama now entrusts these so-called misfit girls with live weapons, sending them on missions no one else dares to take. Safety is never guaranteed, as they plunge headfirst into high-risk, extrajudicial operations—fighting for their country, their futures, and each other. A gritty, action-packed visual novel where duty and danger collide. In Vol. 4, Kumashiro Megumi, the newest transfer from St. Aile’s, continues her sniper training with Rena and Maki under Tohka’s watchful eye—while Mihama Academy welcomes yet another recruit: Sengoku Taiga. To prove herself worthy of Class A, Mihama's elite combat unit, Taiga must train under Chris. Though unlikely allies, Chris and Taiga start to see eye to eye. But when a terror attack strikes, Chris rushes into the fray, risking everything just like in her past. “This is even worse than we could’ve imagined...” “Two of the guys are dead! What happened? What the hell happened!?” “Y’know what it means to bring nukes into the country...?” “It’s scary, shooting someone for the first time... My legs are shaking.” “That fool... Is she trying to ruin everything!?” The death toll keeps on rising, but SORD are stuck watching helplessly from the sidelines. What destiny awaits Chris, Taiga... and Mihama Academy? “Oh, right... I must have died...” Duty collides with memory, and the spotlight turns to Chris. What sacrifices will she make this time? ____________ Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy ad-free streaming - 1,300+ titles, 46,000+ episodes, and simulcasts shortly after they air in Japan. Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan memberships also include offline viewing, Crunchyroll Store discounts, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, multi-device streaming, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Heileen at 3.3 against Grisaia's 1.0. Heileen also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Grisaia's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Heileen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grisaia sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Heileen holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heileen has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Heileen | Grisaia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (10 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Celso Riva | Crunchyroll, LLC |
Customer experience
Heileen
Grisaia
In-app purchases
Heileen
- Unlock the full adventure$4.99
Grisaia
- Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month









