# Roommates Visual Novel vs Fictif

The clearest difference is ads: Roommates Visual Novel at none against Fictif's shown. Roommates Visual Novel also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Fictif's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 117). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roommates Visual Novel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Fictif sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Roommates Visual Novel against 4.1 for Fictif. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fictif has 1.1K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Roommates Visual Novel's written reviews are positive against 61% of Fictif's.

Roommates Visual Novel ships an update every 16 months, Fictif every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roommates Visual Novel | Fictif |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roommates-visual-novel/id827116639/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictif-interactive-romance/id1446520261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 60.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Celso Riva](https://appshunter.io/developer/331419396) | [Dorian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439394609) |

## What reviewers say

### Roommates Visual Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roommates-visual-novel/id827116639)

Experience college life and forge relationships in a humorous visual novel. Choose your character and navigate the first year, managing your schedule and stats while pursuing romance with a diverse cast of characters.

**Highlights:** Play as Anne or Max, Romance multiple characters, Light comedy writing, Life simulation gameplay, Full scheduler, Stats raising, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| In-game money, grades or stats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Max's full story | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Anne's full story | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Engaging and well-written story with compelling narrative
- 🎨 Unique and appealing art style
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and music
- 👥 Well-developed and relatable characters
- 🎮 Multiple routes and endings with high replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing for full game ($6.99-$11)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- ⚠️ Paywall after week 5 of free demo
- 📊 Confusing stat system and unclear requirements
- 🚫 Limited romance options for some characters

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening or character selection
- Game closes when touching home button
- Save data deleted after app updates
- Frequent crashes during gameplay
- Dialogue skip function not working properly

**Requested features**

- Lower pricing or free-to-play model with ads
- More romance pairing options (e.g., Max/Dominic, Anne/Sally)
- Sequel with post-college storyline
- Fast dialogue skip feature
- New Game+ with stat carryover


### Fictif

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictif-interactive-romance/id1446520261)

Engage in interactive visual novels where your choices shape romantic storylines. Explore diverse genres, customize your character, and pursue multiple romance options. Experience unique art and immersive narratives.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual novels, Choose your own story, Inclusive character options, Multiple romance partners, Diverse genres and realities, Original artwork

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hourglass Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 1+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Time Star Bundle 1+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stars and Hourglasses Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 2+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Time Star Bundle 2+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging stories
- 🎨 Beautiful art styles
- 🎶 Wonderful soundtracks
- 🌈 Inclusive character representation
- 💕 Compelling romance options

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⭐ Difficult to earn in-game currency (stars)
- ⏰ Slow release of new chapters/stories
- 🔁 Inability to replay specific chapters
- 🙄 Forced romantic choices
- 🤔 Inconsistent character gender representation

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing/crashing issues
- Ads not working properly
- Incorrect character pronouns used

**Requested features**

- Add more ways to earn stars (e.g. daily login bonuses, mini-games)
- Allow replaying of individual chapters
- Improve pacing and release schedule of new content
- Offer true character customization options
- Ensure consistent gender representation in stories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roommates Visual Novel free?

Roommates Visual Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fictif free?

Fictif is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roommates Visual Novel or Fictif?

Roommates Visual Novel is rated higher. Roommates Visual Novel averages 4.2 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Fictif averages 4.1 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Roommates Visual Novel or Fictif have ads?

Fictif shows ads; Roommates Visual Novel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roommates Visual Novel or Fictif?

Roommates Visual Novel ships an update every 16 months, and Fictif every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roommates Visual Novel was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fictif on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*