STEINS;GATE Phenogram vs TRINITY TRIGGER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STEINS;GATE Phenogram
Experience a new chapter in a popular visual novel series with multiple branching storylines. Explore character-specific narratives, interact with a customizable in-game phone, and uncover hidden plots. This game offers over 20 hours of gameplay with full voice acting.
- Phone trigger system optimized for iOS
- Branching storylines based on player choices
- Customizable in-game mobile phone
- Character-specific short stories
- Full voice acting
- Over 20 hours of gameplay
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad
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Since 2009, the STEINS; GATE series has sold over 1,000,000 copies! The latest work of "STEINS;GATE" series, hypothetical pluralist adventure "STEINS;GATE Linear Bounded Phenogram" is now released on iOS! The fate of the world has been left to the way mobile phones are handled! ※This application supports Japanese only. ※We don't have a plan to support Korean for this application. - Features *The game features the phone trigger system, optimized for iOS. Unexpected stories about how to handle a mobile phone during a game! *When you clear the story, a new story appears, and the way the game progresses depends on which story you choose! *You can customize the mobile phone in the game like a real mobile phone! *Emails received during the game will be displayed as MAIL LIST! *Special terms that appear during the game are registered in the TIPS LIST and you can read explanations! *With CONFIG, you can change various settings and enjoy your favorite play style! *Short stories based on the views of characters in "STEINS;GATE"! *"These stories are deeply involved wit the original "STEINS;GATE" so you can enjoy "STEINS;GATE" even further! * Full voice acting! * More than 20 hours of total game-play! * You can enjoy this game on either iPhone or iPad as a Universal app! (Not optimized for the iPhone 5 resolution) *Saved data can be stored on iCloud! Play with different devices and share the saved data! *Supports Game Center! *Supports Push Notifications! ※Opening and ending sequences based on the Xbox 360 version. - Tag Line --Each lab member has his own story. (ラボメンの数だけ物語がある。) - Product Summary 10 stories in total which are written in the views of characters from "STEINS;GATE". These stories you can't see from the hero of STEINS;GATE, Rintaro Okabe's view, are also involved the original STEINS;GATE. You can tell these characters' conflicts, worries and other deep mental states from their own positions, to help you enjoy the STEINS;GATE's world even further. - Stories ・Dr. Jekyll on lines ・Bird Singing in Cage ・Vermilion Sooteer ・Ghosting Rendezvous ・A Strange Building Filled Of Love ・Super hero Chat-noir ・Hermaphroditus in Labyrinth ・Eternal Polaris ・Quantum excited in Coma ・Three Contrapasso About The Abduction - How to play Intuitive touch panel controls ensure a smooth game-play experience! • Common controls Phone Panel: Invoke phone trigger/Close Two-finger tap (Or pinch-in): Show/hide game menu Swipe in from the edge of the screen: Show game menu Swipe to the edge of the screen from inside:Hide game menu (while displaying) Tap: Forward text, Confirm Swipe Down: Show log screen Swipe Up: Hide message area Swipe Right: Skip read messages Swipe Left: Force message skip One-finger tap and hold: Auto mode If a black frame is displayed around the screen, swipe inward from near the edge where the background is displayed to display the system menu. • Original controls for iPhone Hold portrait orientation: Invoke phone trigger Hold landscape orientation: Close phone trigger • Original controls for iPad Swipe up on the right side of screen: Invoke phone trigger Swipe down on the left side of phone trigger: Close phone trigger ・Back up your save data to iCloud Choose "SYSTEM" > "BACKUP" from title screen and the save data will be backed up to iCloud. (Documents and Data is required to be ON in iCloud settings) ・Restore your save data from iCloud Choose "SYSTEM" > "RESTORE" from title screen and the save data will be restored to your device. (※Your save data on your device will be overwritten)
TRINITY TRIGGER
Embark on a grand adventure to defy fate and save Trinitia. Master the weapons of the gods, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies across diverse biomes. Switch between characters and weapon types on the fly to exploit enemy weaknesses and forge a new destiny.
- Transforming weapon system
- Character switching combat
- Dungeon exploration and puzzles
- Exploration of diverse biomes
- Engage in strategic battles
- Modern RPG gameplay
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[Caution] Before purchasing or using this application, please be sure to read the [Notes on this application] at the bottom of the page. As Cyan, a young man burdened by the gods with the mantle of Warrior of Chaos and an inevitable clash against the Warrior of Order, players will set out on a grand adventure to defy fate and save Trinitia. Cyan and his companions Elise and Zantis are accompanied by strange creatures known as Triggers that can transform into eight types of weapons, and players can switch freely between the three characters to implement a solo combat strategy Together, they will write a new destiny. Master the Weapons of the Gods Solve puzzles and defeat enemies traverse the dungeons of each Arma, towers made from the fallen weapons of the gods. Seek Out Trinitia’s Mysteries Reveal hidden passages by exploring every last bit of Trinitia’s diverse biomes. Chat with townsfolk for clues to uncover the heavily guarded secrets held in these forests, deserts, snowfields, and more. Change the Tide of Battle Make expert use of the Weapon Wheel in battle to change between eight weapon types on the fly. Every enemy has a weakness—finding and exploiting it is the key to victory. A Generational Role-Playing Epic Trinity Trigger was inspired by the iconic RPGs of yesteryear, but its accessible and rewarding gameplay incorporates modern flourishes to make it an exciting new adventure for players of all ages. [Notes on this application] ▼△▼ Operating Environment ▼△▼ iOS 12.0 or later *Only officially released operating systems are supported. We do not guarantee that you will be able to play the game comfortably. ▼△▼ Recommended Devices ▼△▼ iPhone 11 or later, iPad 7th generation or later Internal memory (RAM): 2GB or more ▼△▼ Recommended Play ▼△▼ This application has an auto-save function, However, in order to avoid unexpected situations, it is recommended to “save often”. Starting the application while multiple applications are running may cause unstable operation. To ensure stable play, we recommend that you play the game with other apps down. ▼△▼ Disclaimer ▼△▼ 1. Please note that support will not be provided for operation on OS versions other than the supported OS versions. 2. due to customer usage conditions and model-specific factors, even with a compatible model, operation may be unstable or may not work properly. 3. Even if “iOSXXX or higher” is listed as the supported OS version, it does not necessarily mean that the latest version is supported. 4. It may take some time to start the game after the application is launched depending on the model. 5. A frame may appear on the screen depending on the model. Refunds (including exchanges for other products or services) will not be accepted for any reason. © FURYU Corporation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: STEINS;GATE Phenogram at 5.0 against TRINITY TRIGGER's 3.3. TRINITY TRIGGER's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months) and price ($5.99 vs $11.99). On ratings volume, 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
STEINS;GATE Phenogram costs $11.99 and TRINITY TRIGGER $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STEINS;GATE Phenogram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of STEINS;GATE Phenogram's written reviews are positive against 44% of TRINITY TRIGGER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
STEINS;GATE Phenogram ships an update every 13 months, TRINITY TRIGGER every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STEINS;GATE Phenogram | TRINITY TRIGGER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | $5.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.6 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MAGES. Inc. | FURYU Corporation |
Customer experience
STEINS;GATE Phenogram
TRINITY TRIGGER
In-app purchases
STEINS;GATE Phenogram
No in-app purchases
TRINITY TRIGGER
No in-app purchases
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