Comparison

Nicole vs Crunchyroll

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

Head to head
About

Nicole

Experience college life while unraveling a campus mystery. Engage in daily activities, take part-time jobs, and interact with intriguing characters. You might even find yourself dating the culprit.

Highlights
  • Dating sim gameplay
  • Campus mystery storyline
  • Part-time jobs for income
  • Explore various locations
  • Multiple dating options
  • Multiple endings
Features
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Nicole is thrilled that she managed to get into her first choice school and is looking forward to experiencing college life there. However, as soon as she moves into the university dorms, she finds out that there’s been a series of mysterious disappearances going on around the campus! So far, three girls have already gone missing and Nicole could be next if she’s not too careful – not quite the ideal college experience Nicole had in mind. Nicole is a dating sim that revolves around your day-to-day life as a college student. You can take up part-time jobs to earn money, explore various locations, do recreational and extra-curricular activities, and meet intriguing characters like Darren, Kurt, Jeff and Ted. You might even get to date the culprit! - Four different boys to date: Jeff, Ted, Darren & Kurt with 10 different endings - Discover the true identity of the culprit. Careful, you could be dating him! - Life simulation gameplay with several places to visit and activities to choose from - Classic dating sim with several statistics and items to buy

About

Crunchyroll

Trapped in a haunted school, students must navigate terrifying halls and uncover dark secrets. Make critical decisions to determine who survives this chilling horror adventure with multiple endings and eerie pixel art.

Highlights
  • Gripping horror narrative
  • Multiple story endings
  • Fully voiced characters
  • Exploration and puzzle solving
  • Classic pixel art aesthetic
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Enter the twisted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party, the classic horror adventure that blends chilling storytelling with intense decision-making. After a harmless friendship ritual goes horribly wrong, a group of students finds themselves trapped in an otherworldly version of their school—one haunted by vengeful spirits and filled with gruesome secrets. Navigate the eerie halls, uncover tragic histories, and make choices that determine who lives and who meets a gruesome fate. With multiple endings, beautifully eerie pixel art, and fully voiced characters, Corpse Party delivers an unforgettable horror experience filled with suspense, dread, and shocking twists. Key Features: - Terrifying Storytelling – Experience a gripping horror narrative packed with suspense and tragedy. - Multiple Endings – Your choices impact the fate of your classmates—who will survive? - Fully Voiced Characters – Japanese voice acting enhances the chilling atmosphere. - Exploration & Puzzle Solving – Search for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the dark truth. - Classic Horror Aesthetic – Beautifully eerie pixel art and haunting sound design create an immersive experience. Can you escape the nightmare, or will you become another victim of Heavenly Host? Download Corpse Party now and discover the horrifying truth! ____________ 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

Nicole4 screens
Crunchyroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nicole at 4.2 against Crunchyroll's 3.4. Nicole also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 43%) and ratings volume (108 vs 25). Crunchyroll's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 20 months). On price, ads, 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. Nicole sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Crunchyroll 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

Nicole holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Nicole's written reviews are positive against 43% of Crunchyroll's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nicole ships an update every 20 months, Crunchyroll daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nicole versus Crunchyroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNicoleCrunchyroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (108 ratings) — better3.4 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings108 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB816 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCelso RivaCrunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

Nicole

All ratings109 ratings
Positive75.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral13.5%
Negative25.2%

Crunchyroll

All ratings25 ratings
Positive56.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative32.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral13.0%
Negative43.5%

Bugs and requests

Nicole

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ending glitches preventing true endings
  • Progress loss after exiting the app
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free content in trial version
  • Ability to switch between love interests
  • Longer gameplay duration
  • Improved save/load functionality

Crunchyroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nicole

One-time2
  • Add 100 units of in-game currency$0.99
  • Unlock all male romances$5.99
1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Nicole free?
Nicole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nicole or Crunchyroll?
Nicole is rated higher. Nicole averages 4.2 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 3.4 from 25 ratings.
Do Nicole or Crunchyroll have ads?
Neither Nicole nor Crunchyroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nicole or Crunchyroll?
Nicole ships an update every 20 months, and Crunchyroll daily. Most recently, Nicole was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crunchyroll on November 3, 2026.

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