# Honkai Impact 3rd vs Wuthering Waves

The clearest difference is ads: Wuthering Waves at none against Honkai Impact 3rd's shown. Wuthering Waves also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#31 vs #171). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Honkai Impact 3rd sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Wuthering Waves sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Honkai Impact 3rd against 4.6 for Wuthering Waves. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47K and 60K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Honkai Impact 3rd's written reviews are positive against 65% of Wuthering Waves's.

Honkai Impact 3rd ships an update every 2 months, Wuthering Waves every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Honkai Impact 3rd | Wuthering Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honkai-impact-3rd/id1336342304/reviews)** | [4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47K | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #171 | **#31** |
| Size | 3.1 GB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599719156) | [KURO GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723145160) |

## What reviewers say

### Honkai Impact 3rd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honkai-impact-3rd/id1336342304)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a sci-fi adventure with stunning 3D graphics and dynamic combat. Team up with unique characters to explore new worlds and uncover mysteries. Experience an epic story with immersive events and a talented voice cast.

**Highlights:** 3D cel-shaded graphics, Real-time action combat, Infinite combo system, Intersecting storylines, Flexible team compositions, LITE system for daily tasks, New open maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 65 B-Chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| 330 Crystal Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 330 B-Chips | $4.99 | one-time |
| 660+50 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 990 B-Chips | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1,320 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1320+110 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1,320 B-Chips | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1,980 B-Chips | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3,300 B-Chips | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3300+560 Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6600+1488 Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning graphics
- 📚 Engaging story
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 🎮 Fluid combat mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Gacha system can be expensive
- 🔍 Overwhelming menu and UI
- 🔋 High storage requirements
- 🕰️ Slow energy/stamina recovery
- 🔀 Repetitive mission types

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent server connectivity
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more playable male characters
- Improve camera controls and targeting
- Increase energy/stamina recovery rate
- Streamline UI and menu navigation
- Expand open-world exploration


### Wuthering Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Action, #48 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #95 Top Free · Role Playing, #199 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world action RPG adventure as Rover, reclaiming lost memories and changing a post-apocalyptic world. Explore freely, engage in fast-paced combat, and uncover hidden truths with a cast of unique companions.

**Highlights:** Expansive open-world exploration, High-degree of freedom movement, Fast-paced combat system, Cinematic storytelling and animation, Companion system with unique abilities, High-mobility expedition motorbike

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Lunites | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle07 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Lunites | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunite Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle08 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Insider Channel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Connoisseur Channel | $10.00 | one-time |
| Special Bundle40 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 980 Lunites | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Connoisseur Channel | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Lunites | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Lunites | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Lunites | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and character designs
- 👍 Generous rewards and compensation
- 💡 Unique combat system and echo system
- 🤖 Expressive and detailed NPCs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔌 Laggy and overheating on mobile devices
- 🗣️ Inconsistent voice acting quality
- 🤷‍♀️ Bland and disjointed story
- 🤬 Lack of controller support on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Dialogue and subtitle issues
- Screen orientation problems
- Enemies getting stuck in the environment
- Inconsistent login and loading issues
- Glitches during combat and cutscenes

**Requested features**

- Add controller support for mobile
- Improve optimization and reduce crashes
- Enhance story pacing and character development
- Implement more customization options
- Add co-op or multiplayer features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Honkai Impact 3rd free?

Honkai Impact 3rd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wuthering Waves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Honkai Impact 3rd or Wuthering Waves?

Honkai Impact 3rd is rated higher. Honkai Impact 3rd averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Wuthering Waves averages 4.6 from 60K ratings.

### Do Honkai Impact 3rd or Wuthering Waves have ads?

Honkai Impact 3rd shows ads; Wuthering Waves does not.

### Which is updated more often, Honkai Impact 3rd or Wuthering Waves?

Honkai Impact 3rd ships an update every 2 months, and Wuthering Waves every 10 days. Most recently, Honkai Impact 3rd was updated on October 28, 2026 and Wuthering Waves on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Honkai Impact 3rd or Wuthering Waves?

Honkai Impact 3rd currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and Wuthering Waves at #31. 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.*