# Onmyoji vs Reverse

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse at none against Onmyoji's shown. Reverse also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 69%) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onmyoji sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Reverse sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Onmyoji's written reviews are positive against 81% of Reverse's.

Onmyoji ships an update every 5 weeks, Reverse every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onmyoji | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onmyoji/id1257031979/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.6K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 12+ |
| Developer | [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382) | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) |

## What reviewers say

### Onmyoji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onmyoji/id1257031979)

Embark on a strategic RPG adventure set in the Heian Period, collecting and battling with spirits. Customize your team's tactics and soul configurations for diverse combat. Experience a visually stunning world with an all-star voice cast and captivating soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Spirit collection with unique personalities, Strategic turn-based combat, Deep character customization (souls), Diverse troop tactics, All-star voice cast and soundtrack, Exquisite Ukiyo-e inspired graphics

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soul Bond | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Growth Fund | $14.99 | per month |
| 30 S-Jade | $2.99 | one-time |
| 53 S-Jade | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 S-Jade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Investment Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 225 S-Jade | $19.99 | one-time |
| 580 S-Jade | $49.99 | one-time |
| 600 SoulJade | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1200 S-Jade | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌚 Beautiful art, style, and characters
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and animations
- 🎶 Excellent voice acting and soundtrack
- 🕰️ Consistent and rewarding events
- 🤝 Helpful and friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain rare characters
- ⏱️ Slow leveling and grinding
- 🤖 Repetitive and auto-heavy gameplay
- 🗺️ Neglected global server content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during battles and menu navigation
- Unresponsive or buggy UI elements
- Localization and language setting issues
- Syncing and login problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to obtain limited-time characters after events
- More diverse and balanced PvP meta
- Streamlined daily farming and progression
- Improved customer support and communication


### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a time-traveling adventure as a Timekeeper, journeying through the 20th century to uncover the mystery of the "Storm." Assemble a team of Arcanists, cast spells, and battle enemies in this strategic RPG with stunning retro-modern visuals and full English voice acting.

**Highlights:** Time-traveling narrative, Strategic RPG combat, Arcanist team building, Retro and modern art styles, Full English voice acting, Arcane spellcasting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Shopping Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Crystal Drops | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roaring Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summon Sale Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980 Crystal Drops | $14.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE | $14.99 | one-time |
| Offer of the Month | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
- 👍 Diverse cast of characters with unique accents
- 💎 Generous gacha system and rewards
- 🎬 Immersive story and voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional voice acting and translation issues
- ⏱️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of endgame content
- 🔋 High energy consumption and resource requirements
- 🤔 Confusing story and tutorial at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and decompression issues on launch
- Inconsistencies between voice lines and subtitles

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- More frequent story updates
- Improved character progression and customization
- Account transfer and merging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onmyoji free?

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

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Onmyoji or Reverse?

Reverse is rated higher. Onmyoji averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Reverse averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Onmyoji or Reverse have ads?

Onmyoji shows ads; Reverse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Onmyoji or Reverse?

Onmyoji ships an update every 5 weeks, and Reverse every 6 weeks. Most recently, Onmyoji was updated on November 7, 2026 and Reverse on November 7, 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.*