# Hakuoki vs Infinity Nikki

The clearest difference is price: Infinity Nikki at Free against Hakuoki's $29.99. Infinity Nikki also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 62) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Hakuoki's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 41). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Infinity Nikki is free to download; Hakuoki costs $29.99 up front. Infinity Nikki sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. Hakuoki asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hakuoki holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinity Nikki has 13K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Hakuoki's written reviews are positive against 50% of Infinity Nikki's.

Hakuoki ships an update every 6 months, Infinity Nikki every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hakuoki | Infinity Nikki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakuoki-premium-edition/id965078377/reviews)** | [3.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-nikki/id6502622570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 50.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#96** |
| Size | 670 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IDEA FACTORY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/330282531) | [INFOLD PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646211490) |

## What reviewers say

### Hakuoki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakuoki-premium-edition/id965078377)

Experience the origin story of a popular otome game series set in late Edo-era Japan. 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 the Hakuoki series, Additional 'Tea ceremony event' scenario, Historical Edo-era setting, Romance and drama elements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Beautiful artwork and CGs
- 📖 Engaging and well-written stories
- 🗣️ Excellent voice acting (Japanese)
- 💯 Worth the price for content
- 👍 Easy navigation and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pricey for a mobile game
- 📉 Romance aspect sometimes secondary
- 🤷‍♀️ Main character can feel useless
- 💔 Some routes are short
- 🚫 Missing content (e.g., character routes, CGs)

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen after intro/credits
- App crashes on startup
- Game not working with latest iOS updates
- Sound not working on iPad Pro
- Unable to get certain CGs

**Requested features**

- Kyoto Winds version for Mac
- More content for certain characters (e.g., Chikage, Kazama)
- Sannan's route
- More Hakuoki games in English on iOS
- Hakuoki SSL in English


### Infinity Nikki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-nikki/id6502622570)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure in a mysterious region, utilizing magical outfits and archery skills. Explore vast landscapes, engage in combat, build your dream home, and capture beautiful moments through fashion photography. Connect with friends in online co-op for a shared journey.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Magical ability outfits, Archery combat, Online co-op multiplayer, Home building and customization, Fashion photography

**In-app purchases (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack Purchase | $0.29 | one-time |
| Sheer Bubble Pack I | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Weekly Gains | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stellarite*60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sheer Bubble Pack II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cloudborne Dreams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tidal Resonance Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Purchase | $1.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Pack I | $1.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Pack II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Celebration Resonance III | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tidal Resonance Pack II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Purchase | $2.49 | one-time |
| Pack Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Pack III | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stellarite*300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Gifts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sheer Bubble Pack III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tidal Resonance Pack III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Distant Anthem | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Whispered Resonance Pack VI | $9.99 | one-time |
| Luminous Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tidal Resonance Pack IV | $9.99 | one-time |
| Miracle Anthem | $10.99 | one-time |
| Stellarite*980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tidal Resonance Pack V | $14.99 | one-time |
| Miracle Epic | $19.49 | one-time |
| Stellarite*3840 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stellarite*1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Stellarite*3280 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Stellarite*6480 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌸 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Stunning outfit designs and customization
- 🐱 Cute companion character (Momo)
- 🌍 Immersive open-world exploration
- 🕹️ Relaxing and cozy gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and controls
- 🔋 Battery drain and overheating on mobile
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain cutscenes
- Frozen screens and unresponsive UI
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Inconsistent audio/sound bugs

**Requested features**

- Improved camera controls
- Ability to play as male character
- Multiplayer co-op mode
- More detailed tutorials and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hakuoki free?

Hakuoki costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Infinity Nikki free?

Infinity Nikki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hakuoki or Infinity Nikki?

Hakuoki is rated higher. Hakuoki averages 4.4 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Infinity Nikki averages 3.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Hakuoki or Infinity Nikki have ads?

Neither Hakuoki nor Infinity Nikki shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hakuoki or Infinity Nikki?

Hakuoki ships an update every 6 months, and Infinity Nikki every 2 months. Most recently, Hakuoki was updated on October 20, 2026 and Infinity Nikki on October 24, 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.*