# Roommates Visual Novel vs Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roommates Visual Novel | Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roommates-visual-novel/id827116639/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grisaia-phantom-trigger-vol1/id6739589110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 125 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Celso Riva](https://appshunter.io/developer/331419396) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## 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


### Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grisaia-phantom-trigger-vol1/id6739589110)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


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