Comparison

Roommates Visual Novel vs Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1

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

Head to head
About

Roommates Visual Novel

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
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Welcome to the halls of Latin House! The best dorm (that you can afford) at the greatest college (that would accept you) in the entire country (Not counting the parts that aren't here). Okay, maybe we're overselling it. Either way, you're invited along with either Max or Anne as they make their way through the first year of their college experience. - Play as Anne and romance Dominic, Rakesh, Max and Isabella - Play as Max and romance Sally, Anne, Isabella and Rakesh - Hilarious light comedy writing guaranteed to make you laugh - Life simulation gameplay with full scheduler and stats raising - OST by Leetstreet Boys including the main theme "Name In Lights"

About

Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1

This is a visual novel game set in the Grisaia universe, featuring a new storyline and characters. Players experience a narrative of intrigue and action with stunning artwork and an exceptional soundtrack. It is exclusively available to Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan members.

Highlights
  • Captivating narrative
  • Dynamic characters
  • Stunning artwork
  • Exceptional soundtrack
  • Optimized for mobile
  • Kinetic novel gameplay
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SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED - EXCLUSIVE TO CRUNCHYROLL MEGA AND ULTIMATE FAN MEMBERSHIPS "Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series. The series is set in the world of the acclaimed Grisaia franchise, featuring a totally new storyline and cast of characters, and brought to you by returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki. This is VOLUME 1 of 8 - more to come. Key Features of Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol. 1 - Captivating Narrative: Immerse yourself in a story of intrigue, action, and emotional depth that expands the Grisaia universe. - Dynamic Characters: Meet a fresh cast of compelling 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. Story: This new incarnation of Mihama Academy is home to a diverse group of students, who every day work to polish their unusual skills - sometimes on the job. There's a gunslinger called Rena (nickname: "The Rabid Dog"), a sniper named Tohka, a demolitions expert called Chris, a spy named Murasaki, and finally, Haruto, their handler. Together they make up an agency called SORD (Social Ops, Research & Development). The specialist training school now entrusts the misfit girls who attend it with guns and live ammunition in the name of national defense. Paying their own safety no heed, these students are again and again plunged into dangerous extrajudicial missions - all for the good of the realm. "We've been granted a place in the world. That alone isn't enough - there wouldn't be any meaning in living, if that was all we had... It's not enough just to get by on the backs of others. I live by my own strength, and I fight to survive. Because only the survivors among us belong with the living..." No matter how much life grinds them down, what future awaits these girls, who've themselves chosen the path of the gun? ____________ 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

Roommates Visual Novel4 screens
Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roommates Visual Novel at 65% against Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1's 0%. Roommates Visual Novel also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.2 vs 3.7). Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roommates Visual Novel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 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

Roommates Visual Novel holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roommates Visual Novel has 117 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Roommates Visual Novel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roommates Visual Novel ships an update every 16 months, Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Roommates Visual Novel versus Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoommates Visual NovelGrisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (117 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB2.1 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCelso RivaCrunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

Roommates Visual Novel

All ratings115 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral15.5%
Negative19.8%

Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Roommates Visual Novel

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • Stats not properly tracked or displayed
  • Difficulty obtaining specific romance endings despite meeting requirements
  • Spring break romance requirements increased mid-game
  • Best ending not triggering despite payment and correct stats

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • More female love interest options for Anne
  • Sally romance route for Anne
  • Combo pricing for multiple character routes
  • Ability to change player name

Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Roommates Visual Novel

One-time3
  • In-game money, grades or stats$0.99
  • Unlock Max's full story$6.99
  • Unlock Anne's full story$6.99
1 purchases

Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Roommates Visual Novel free?
Roommates Visual Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 free?
Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roommates Visual Novel or Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1?
Roommates Visual Novel is rated higher. Roommates Visual Novel averages 4.2 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Roommates Visual Novel or Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 have ads?
Neither Roommates Visual Novel nor Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roommates Visual Novel or Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1?
Roommates Visual Novel ships an update every 16 months, and Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 monthly. Most recently, Roommates Visual Novel was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 on October 30, 2026.

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