# Epic Seven vs Reverse

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse at none against Epic Seven's shown. Reverse also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 56%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Epic Seven's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 10K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Seven sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Reverse sells 31 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 — 49K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Epic Seven's written reviews are positive against 81% of Reverse's.

Epic Seven ships an update every 3 weeks, Reverse every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Seven | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-seven/id1322399438/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #56 | **#49** |
| Size | 98 MB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Smilegate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/588277915) | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Seven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-seven/id1322399438)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic anime RPG adventure with over 1,000 stories and dazzling 2D animated graphics. Engage in real-time World Arena battles and intense 3v3 Guild Wars. Enjoy flexible multilingual support for display and voice.

**Highlights:** Over 1,000 stories, Fully playable 2D animation, Real-time World Arena battles, 3v3 Guild Wars, Flexible multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burning Passion Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Adventure Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burning Passion Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Harsetti Welcome Growth Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Growth Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burning Passion Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rhianna Premium 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Week Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Harsetti Mystic Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Moon Mystic Special Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Summon Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rhianna Premium 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Week Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Harsetti Mystic Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Summon Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Summon Pack 1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| New Moon Mystic Special Pack 2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack B 1 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Summon Pack 2 | $99.99 | one-time |
| New Mystic Pack 4 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Pack 4 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Need background battling/unlimited quick battles
- 💎 Very free to play friendly and I love it!
- 🎨 Beautiful animation
- 📚 Great storyline and gameplay
- 👍 Wonderful game becoming aggravating to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Trash cash grab game
- 🎲 Horrible drop rates and RNG issues
- ⚖️ Unfair and unbalanced PvP
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy content
- 💰 Pay to win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and performance issues
- Buggy and unresponsive Real Time Arena

**Requested features**

- Background battling/unlimited quick battles
- Separate gacha for artifacts and characters
- Improved gear acquisition and management
- Increased resource generation and reduced gold/energy costs
- Better balance and countering for overpowered units


### Reverse

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a time-traveling adventure as the Timekeeper to save history from a mysterious "Storm." Collect and utilize powerful Arcanists, cast spells, and battle through different eras of the 20th century with stunning visuals and full English voice acting.

**Highlights:** Time-traveling narrative, Strategic RPG combat, Collectible Arcanists, Arcane spellcasting, Stunning retro-modern visuals, Full English voice acting, Cinematic adventure

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Shopping Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack Ⅹ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Shopping Day II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Version Pack Ⅰ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack Ⅰ | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Shimmering Feast | $3.99 | one-time |
| Version Pack Ⅱ | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Crystal Drops | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roaring Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| With the Shadows I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Garment XVIII | $6.99 | one-time |
| Garment Pack Ⅶ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack Ⅳ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summon Sale Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roaring Season | $9.99 | one-time |
| Garment XIX | $9.99 | one-time |
| Garment XVII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Decatone - Conduit of the Unseen | $10.99 | one-time |
| Promise of Anniversary | $10.99 | one-time |
| Souvenir of the Snow | $14.99 | one-time |
| 980 Crystal Drops | $14.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE | $14.99 | one-time |
| Initial Summon Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer of the Month | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 12 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Souvenir of the Carnival | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Crystal Drops | $99.99 | 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 Epic Seven free?

Epic Seven 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, Epic Seven or Reverse?

Reverse is rated higher. Epic Seven averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Reverse averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Epic Seven or Reverse have ads?

Epic Seven shows ads; Reverse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Seven or Reverse?

Epic Seven ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reverse every 5 weeks. Most recently, Epic Seven was updated on September 25, 2026 and Reverse on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Epic Seven or Reverse?

Epic Seven currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and Reverse at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*