# Identity V vs Phigros

Identity V and Phigros both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Phigros's written reviews are positive against 43% of Identity V's. Phigros also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). Identity V's advantage is ratings volume (133K vs 3K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Identity V sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Phigros asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Identity V against 4.8 for Phigros. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Identity V has 133K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Identity V's written reviews are positive against 87% of Phigros's.

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, Phigros every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Identity V | Phigros |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identity-v/id1347780764/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phigros/id1454809109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | #67 |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 2.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382) | [Xiamen Pigeon Games Network Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489812265) |

## What reviewers say

### Identity V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identity-v/id1347780764)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Action, #87 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #200 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Experience a thrilling 1v4 asymmetrical horror game with a unique gothic art style and mysterious storylines. As a survivor, cooperate to escape or play as the hunter to track down your prey. Explore an abandoned manor and uncover dark secrets.

**Highlights:** 1v4 asymmetrical combats, Survivor cooperation and escape, Hunter gameplay, Gothic visual style, Mysterious storylines, Randomized map adjustments, Distinct character selection

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60Echoes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 185Echoes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 305Echoes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8th Anniversary Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 690Echoes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7th Anni. Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6th Anni. Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year Echo Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 8th Anniversary Discount Package I | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Lunar New Year Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 Echo Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Echo Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 6th Anni. Discount Package I | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1308 Echoes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Lunar New Year Package 2 | $25.99 | one-time |
| Echo Package 2 | $25.99 | one-time |
| 2025 Echo Package 2 | $25.99 | one-time |
| 2025Echoes | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3330Echoes | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6590Echoes | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent art style and design
- 🕹️ Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes
- 🕹️ Interesting character abilities
- 💰 Reasonable pricing and monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Imbalanced matchmaking and character power
- 🔒 Lack of server stability and high ping issues
- 🤖 Problematic camping behavior by hunters
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for cosmetics
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Glitches with pallet/window interactions
- Inconsistent hitboxes and abilities

**Requested features**

- Voice chat functionality
- More diverse map selection
- Improved character balancing
- Penalties for hunter camping
- Increased rewards for in-game progression


### Phigros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phigros/id1454809109)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Experience a "laneless" rhythm game with dynamic judgment lines and unique note types. Explore a vast library of over 200 licensed tracks across diverse genres, each accompanied by stunning, mood-enhancing cover art.

**Highlights:** Laneless gameplay, Dynamic judgment lines, Four note types, 200+ licensed music tracks, Diverse music genres, Beautiful cover art

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Entirely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Unique and creative gameplay with moving judgment line
- 👍 Wide variety of songs and difficulties
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🔍 Interesting story and lore elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with cloud save and account syncing across devices
- 🔍 Lore and story elements can be confusing or hard to understand
- 🔍 Difficulty progression can feel grindy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes, especially when switching songs
- Audio desync issues for some users
- Trouble unlocking certain songs/chapters

**Requested features**

- Add more well-known or popular songs
- Improve cloud save functionality
- Provide option to adjust background blur/dimming
- Translate more of the story/lore content to English


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Identity V free?

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

### Is Phigros free?

Phigros is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Identity V or Phigros?

Phigros is rated higher. Identity V averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133K ratings, while Phigros averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Identity V or Phigros have ads?

Identity V shows ads; Phigros does not.

### Which is updated more often, Identity V or Phigros?

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phigros every 3 weeks. Most recently, Identity V was updated on October 20, 2026 and Phigros on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Identity V or Phigros?

Identity V currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Phigros at #67. 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.*