Comparison

Onmyoji vs Aether Gazer

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

Head to head
About

Onmyoji

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
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[Feature] SPIRITS WITH COLORFUL PERSONALITIES Travel back to the capital in the Heian Period and soak in the quirky and touching stories of spirits. NEW CHARACTER UNLOCKS NEW GAMEPLAY New gameplay upgrades follow each new shikigami. Experience the myriad gameplay and get rich rewards! DIVERSE TROOPS TACTICS Some damages both the enemy and the friendly. Some dutifully guard their teammates. Bring on a different Shikigami, you’ll have a whole different battle. CUSTOMIZE SOUL CONFIGURATION Crit, ATK, DEF, immunity, SPD, controlling, HP...... Equipping different souls, a shikigami will have very different performances. ALL-STAR VOICE CAST AND SOUNDTRACK Top Japanese voice actors delivered stunningly convincing performance for the spirits. On top of that, master composers Shigeru Umebayashi has created dozens of soundtracks to recreate the classic Japanese ambience. TOP-OF-THE-LINE EXQUISITE GRAPHICS With exquisite graphics of the Japanese Ukiyo-e art genre, each interface is scenery straight out of paintings. [Background] In a time when demons and humans coexisted… Evil spirits from the underworld have begun a quest for power, strength, and dominance. The balance between the two worlds is now in jeopardy. Fortunately, there's a group of gifted humans who can read the stars and draw amulets. They have the power to connect the two worlds, and even tame the spirits. They are willing to lay everything on the line to maintain peace and order between the two worlds. They are known as Onmyoji. The gate to this magical world of spirits and beauty will now open for you… [Awards] App Store 10 Best Apps/Games of the Year Facebook's 2016 Game of the Year: Best Mobile Game 200+ million downloads smash hit now available worldwide! [Follow us] Twitter:https://twitter.com/Onmyojigame For customer support, you can submit your questions in-game or contact: gameonmyoji@global.netease.com [Apple Subscription Service] Onmyoji allows you to subscribe in Fortune Hut, the subscription will automatically renew after the specified period unless otherwise canceled. The following subscription is available: *Soul bond - $2.99 (it lasts 7 days will automatically renew each week for $2.99) *Growth Fund – $14.99 (it lasts 30 days and will automatically renew every 30 days for $14.99) - After you successfully subscribed, 24 hours before each expiration time, a subscription fee will be deducted from your iTunes account automatically to renew your subscription to the next expiration date. - To make this possible, you have to enable your iTunes account and link your game account with the account, and allow the game to deduct the aforementioned fee from your account. - One iTunes account can only subscribe to each subscription pack once per each subscription period for one game account. [About Unsubscribe, Resubscribe] 1. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. If you do not unsubscribe at least 24 hours before the billing period expires, it will automatically renew and debit. 2.If you unsubscribe before the subscription expires and you want to resubscribe it again, please manually open the Settings on your iOS device --> Tap on your Apple ID--> Go to the iTunes& App Store --> Tap on your Apple ID, and select View Apple ID, go to the Account settings page, tap Subscriptions, select Onmyoji to resubscribe. Please check for the Privacy Policy and User Agreement of Onmyoji. Privacy Policy: https://en.onmyojigame.com/regulation/2019/09/03/31459_830860.html User Agreement: https://en.onmyojigame.com/regulation/2019/09/03/31459_830863.html

About

Aether Gazer

Engage in fast-paced combat within a sci-fi anime world where humanity's consciousness resides in an AI orbiting Earth. Battle viruses threatening this digital paradise by customizing characters, building combos, and strategically forming squads to save humanity's future.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced action combat
  • Character skill customization
  • Squad building and combos
  • Explore a dystopian world
  • Premium character design
  • Immersive soundtrack
Features
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In the future, constant war has eroded the livability of Earth, forcing humanity to escape by uploading their consciousnesses to Gaea, an AI orbiting the Earth. Human consciousness is divided into ten sephirah zones, each with its own unique culture and beliefs, that are all working together towards building the perfect civilization called Idealbild. However, underneath the surface and in the Source Layer, evil computer viruses called Visbanes lurk, bent on destroying humanity’s promised paradise. Use your knowledge of each character’s skillset during battle, use power-ups to build combos and customize your squad to unleash the power of Modifiers to save consciousness and reach the promised future of Idealbild. · Action-Packed Combat Requiring Fast-Paced Decision Making · Explore a Dystopia Filled with Lore and Loot · Customize Your Character's Skills and Seamlessly Change Your Fighting Style · Mix and Match Your Squad for Exciting Chained Combos and Stunning Performances · Premium Quality Character Design with Advanced NPR Rendering Technology · Immersive Soundtrack and Unique Voiceover for Every Character Aether Gazer Official Homepage: https://www.aethergazer.com/ Official Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/aethergazerEN Official Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/aethergazerofficial/ Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AetherGazerOfficial/

Screenshots

Onmyoji4 screens
Aether Gazer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onmyoji at 4.6 against Aether Gazer's 4.3. Onmyoji also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 57%). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Onmyoji sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Aether Gazer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Onmyoji holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onmyoji has 7.6K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Onmyoji's written reviews are positive against 57% of Aether Gazer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onmyoji ships an update every 5 weeks, Aether Gazer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Onmyoji versus Aether Gazer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnmyojiAether Gazer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better4.3 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB3.9 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHong Kong Netease Interactive Entertainment LimitedHONG KONG YONGSHI NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Onmyoji

All ratings7,540 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews885 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative22.3%

Aether Gazer

All ratings1,263 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral13.4%
Negative30.0%

User reviews

Onmyoji

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Aether Gazer

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🎨 Beautiful character designs
  • 🎮 Engaging combat mechanics
  • 💎 Rewarding gacha system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Performance issues on some devices
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support
  • 📚 Confusing tutorial and UI
  • 🌐 Lack of Chinese language support

Bugs and requests

Onmyoji

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Aether Gazer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes during boss fights
  • Inability to progress past certain story missions
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Login and connection issues
  • Gacha and purchase-related bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Improve controller compatibility
  • Enhance tutorial and onboarding
  • Optimize performance for older devices
  • Introduce more endgame content

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Onmyoji

Subscriptions2
  • Soul Bond$2.997 Days
  • Growth Fund$14.991 Month
One-time8
  • 30 S-Jade$2.99
  • 53 S-Jade$4.99
  • 110 S-Jade$9.99
Show 5 more
  • Investment Pack$9.99
  • 225 S-Jade$19.99
  • 580 S-Jade$49.99
  • 600 SoulJade$99.99
  • 1200 S-Jade$99.99
11 purchases

Aether Gazer

One-time11
  • 60 Shifting Flowers$0.99
  • C-Obs$4.99
  • 490 Shifting Flowers$7.99
Show 8 more
  • Advanced Contract$9.99
  • $14.99 Pack$14.99
  • 990 Shifting Flowers$14.99
  • Outfit Voucher2$14.99
  • Acumen Contract$18.99
  • 1990 Shifting Flowers$29.99
  • 2990 Shifting Flowers$44.99
  • 6000 Shifting Flowers$89.99

Questions

Is Onmyoji free?
Onmyoji is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aether Gazer free?
Aether Gazer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Onmyoji or Aether Gazer?
Onmyoji is rated higher. Onmyoji averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Aether Gazer averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Onmyoji or Aether Gazer have ads?
Both Onmyoji and Aether Gazer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Onmyoji or Aether Gazer?
Onmyoji ships an update every 5 weeks, and Aether Gazer every 4 months. Most recently, Onmyoji was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aether Gazer on October 25, 2026.

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