Comparison

Hakuoki vs Moonlight Dialogue

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

Head to head
About

Hakuoki

Experience the origin story of a popular otome game series, set in the chaotic Edo period. Follow a young woman's journey as she becomes entangled with the Shinsengumi and uncovers their dark secrets. Fully voiced in Japanese with beautiful illustrations.

Highlights
  • Fully voiced Japanese audio
  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Origin story of a popular series
  • Additional 'Tea ceremony event' scenario
  • Historical Edo period setting
Features
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“Hakuoki”- the otome game that has gained popularity not only in Japan but around the world, is now available in English! The whole story is fully voiced in Japanese by popular voice actors, and the beautiful illustrations have been perfectly ported from the PSP version! This work was the basis for the series' culmination, "Hakuoki Shinkai" which released in 2015. The "Hakuoki" series started in 2008, and until "Hakuoki Shinkai" released, fan disks and anime have been created based on this game. You can play the origin story of "Hakuoki" along with the additional scenario, the "Tea ceremony event ". ■Story It is the end of the Edo Era, and the 3rd year of the Bunkyu Era... The protagonist, Chizuru Yukimura, was raised in Edo and is daughter to a Rangaku scholar. Having lost contact with her father in Kyoto, Chizuru decides to visit him. There, Chizuru witnesses a Shinsengumi soldier killing a bloodthirsty monster. By strange happenstance, Chizuru finds herself connected to the Shinsengumi, and the assassins desperate to kill them. As time progresses, Chizuru will discover their terrible secret.... Tortured by their own thoughts, the men of the Shinsengumi wield their blades in defense of their faith and ideals, in an era torn apart by chaos. Hidden in the riots that defined the passing of the Edo period, a dark battle within the Shinsengumi begins: A battle that will never be recorded in the pages of history... ■Tea ceremony event In February 1867, Chizuru is asked to attend a tea party on Kondo’s behalf. She accepts to go accompanied by the Shinsengumi warriors. What’s hidden behind that sudden invitation? What awaits her...? Find out by spending some sweet time with your favorite character! *This scenario can be enjoyed by purchasing the "Tea ceremony event". It is recommended you play this scenario after completing the main story. [CAST] Toshizo Hijikata(CV:Shin-ichiro Miki)/Souji Okita(CV:Showtaro Morikubo)/Hajime Saito(CV:Kohsuke Toriumi)/Heisuke Toudou(CV:Hiroyuki Yoshino)/Sanosuke Harada(CV:Kouji Yusa)/Isami Kondou(CV:Toru Okawa)/Keisuke Sanan(CV:Nobuo Tobita)/Shinpachi Nagakura(CV:Tomohiro Tsuboi)/Kodo Yukimura(CV:Ryugo Saito)/Chikage Kazama(CV:Kenjiro Tsuda)/etc *Japanese Only. <Recommended devices> iOS 10.0 or higher *Please note that we do not support devices other than the recommended devices. Please note that we do not guarantee operation or provide refunds for use on unsupported OS/unsupported devices. *We recommend downloading the game over Wi-Fi. *Save data cannot be transferred after changing devices. <User Support> *User support is available only in Japanese. If you have any problems with the operation of the application, please check the "Frequently Asked Questions". Frequently Asked Questions https://www.ideaf.co.jp/support/q_a.html If your problem is not resolved after checking the FAQ, Please contact us using the mail form on the following page. <Contact us> https://www.ideaf.co.jp/support/us.html Please note that once the billing process has successfully completed at the store, the download to the compatible device is considered to be complete, and no refunds will be issued after that.

About

Moonlight Dialogue

Embark on an emotional journey in this interactive story simulation. Explore a dreamlike world, forge deep connections with unique characters, and uncover hidden secrets through branching choices. Your decisions shape the narrative and relationships.

Highlights
  • Time-based interactive simulation
  • Emotional character bonds
  • Branching narrative choices
  • Uncover hidden truths
  • Dreamlike art style
  • Heartfelt original soundtrack
Features
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After leaving your job, you took a refreshing trip to Busan— and there, you stumbled upon an unexpected connection. Curious as ever, you turned that coincidence into fate, and that’s how we met. But then came the nightmares that began to haunt you... As the night deepens, people’s worries grow clearer. A vast counseling center bathed in moonlight. There, you take on the role of the Finder, falling in love with participants, weaving their stories, and uncovering hidden secrets. Key Features -Time-based interactive simulation -Emotional bonds with characters and branching choices -A story of uncovering hidden truths and mysteries -Warm, dreamlike art and a heartfelt original soundtrack This app is a work of fiction and does not provide professional medical counseling. The Characters Yoon Ji-won — a warm-hearted yet fragile hospital intern Ryu Soo-ha — a playful drummer with hidden depths Choi Bom — a bright and honest dreamer juggling multiple jobs Han Yu-chae — a diplomat who approaches you with steady sincerity Ji Seo-jun — a composed researcher who keeps his distance yet watches you closely And then— Cheon Ha-baek, who embraces everything with kind eyes Kang San-ya, dangerous and enigmatic Through conversations with them, your choices bring you closer together. As affinity grows, relationships shift into something more special— and your decisions open the door to new stories.

Screenshots

Hakuoki4 screens
Moonlight Dialogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Moonlight Dialogue at every 9 days against Hakuoki's every 6 months. Moonlight Dialogue also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Hakuoki's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 24) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hakuoki sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Moonlight Dialogue sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moonlight Dialogue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Hakuoki's written reviews are positive against 60% of Moonlight Dialogue's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hakuoki ships an update every 6 months, Moonlight Dialogue every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hakuoki versus Moonlight Dialogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHakuokiMoonlight Dialogue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (72 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size670 MB1.1 GB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIDEA FACTORY CO., LTD.N'tale

Customer experience

Hakuoki

All ratings72 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative22.4%

Moonlight Dialogue

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral26.7%
Negative13.3%

Bugs and requests

Hakuoki

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Purchases not showing up
  • App won't load (black screen)
  • Game crashes after intro
  • Black screen after introduction
  • Game crashes
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  • Screen goes blank after intro movie
  • Game not working
  • Black out after intro
  • Black screen with border, no click option
  • Stuck on title screen (black screen)
  • Black screen after intro song
  • Game fails to save progress
  • Mouths don't move when characters speak

Requested features

7 requests
  • Make game available to those who can't pay
  • More free chapters
  • Consider making more parts free
  • Fix the glitch where progress isn't saved
  • Make other games localized (SSL)
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  • Add Shiranui's route
  • Explain difference between free and premium editions

Moonlight Dialogue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hakuoki

One-time10
  • Common Route Chapter 1$3.79
  • Common Route Chapter 2$3.79
  • 【HAKUOKI】Common Route Chapter 3$3.79
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  • 【HAKUOKI】Toshizo Hijikata Route Chapter 4$3.79
  • 【HAKUOKI】Toshizo Hijikata Route Chapter 5$3.79
  • 【HAKUOKI】Hajime Saito Route Chapter 4$3.79
  • 【HAKUOKI】Hajime Saito Route Chapter 5$3.79
  • 【HAKUOKI】Souji Okita Route Chapter 4$3.79
  • 【HAKUOKI】Souji Okita Route Chapter 5$3.79
  • 【HAKUOKI】Chikage Kazama Route Chapter 4$3.79
10 purchases

Moonlight Dialogue

One-time10
  • tiny$0.59
  • Mini$1.19
  • Save Slots Set1$1.99
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  • Speed UP$2.99
  • small$4.99
  • medium$9.19
  • 대형$11.90
  • Premium$18.90
  • Super$32.95
  • ultimate$59.99

Questions

Is Hakuoki free?
Hakuoki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moonlight Dialogue free?
Moonlight Dialogue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hakuoki or Moonlight Dialogue?
Moonlight Dialogue is rated higher. Hakuoki averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Moonlight Dialogue averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Hakuoki or Moonlight Dialogue have ads?
Neither Hakuoki nor Moonlight Dialogue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hakuoki or Moonlight Dialogue?
Hakuoki ships an update every 6 months, and Moonlight Dialogue every 9 days. Most recently, Hakuoki was updated on November 1, 2026 and Moonlight Dialogue on November 5, 2026.

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