# Roommates Visual Novel vs Gothic Murder

The clearest difference is rating: Gothic Murder at 4.8 against Roommates Visual Novel's 4.2. Gothic Murder also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 Gothic Murder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gothic Murder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Roommates Visual Novel's written reviews are positive against 88% of Gothic Murder's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roommates Visual Novel | Gothic Murder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roommates-visual-novel/id827116639/reviews) | **[4.8 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gothic-murder/id1529058716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Celso Riva](https://appshunter.io/developer/331419396) | [株式会社オレンジ](https://appshunter.io/developer/973453853) |

## 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


### Gothic Murder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gothic-murder/id1529058716)

A maid in an earl's household uses her prophetic dreams to uncover a sinister plot and save her lord's life. Solve five distinct mysteries by examining the manor and formulating your reasoning. Your choices determine the lord's fate and unlock a potential secret romance.

**Highlights:** Prophetic dream mechanic, Investigate manor environments, Formulate reasoning to solve cases, Multiple story chapters, Branching narrative based on player choices, Unlockable secret romance

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapters 2 and 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapters 4 and 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roommates Visual Novel free?

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

### Is Gothic Murder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roommates Visual Novel or Gothic Murder?

Gothic Murder is rated higher. Roommates Visual Novel averages 4.2 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Gothic Murder averages 4.8 from 89 ratings.

### Do Roommates Visual Novel or Gothic Murder have ads?

Neither Roommates Visual Novel nor Gothic Murder shows ads.

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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.*