Comparison

Bionic Heart 2 vs Pub Encounter

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

Head to head
About

Bionic Heart 2

Experience a mature sci-fi visual novel with branching storylines and multiple endings. Play as one of four characters, each with unique goals, and make choices that shape the narrative. Enjoy beautiful manga artwork in this highly replayable adventure.

Highlights
  • Mature sci-fi setting
  • Beautiful manga artwork
  • Four playable characters
  • Branching plot
  • Multiple endings
  • High replayability
Features
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A mature sci-fi visual novel told from four different points of view. Each character choice will change the outcome of the story. - Dark and mature sci-fi setting with beautiful manga artwork - Play as one of four different characters with their own unique goals - High replayability: branching plot with lots of different endings to unlock

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

Bionic Heart 24 screens
Pub Encounter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pub Encounter at 5.0 against Bionic Heart 2's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Bionic Heart 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pub Encounter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pub Encounter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bionic Heart 2 versus Pub Encounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBionic Heart 2Pub Encounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB314 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCelso RivaCrunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

Bionic Heart 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Pub Encounter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bionic Heart 2

One-time1
  • Full Story$4.99
1 purchases

Pub Encounter

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Bionic Heart 2 free?
Bionic Heart 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pub Encounter free?
Pub Encounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bionic Heart 2 or Pub Encounter?
Pub Encounter is rated higher. Bionic Heart 2 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pub Encounter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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