# Identity V vs Honkai

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Honkai at 62% against Identity V's 43%. Honkai also leads on chart position (#10 vs #53). Identity V's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Identity V sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Honkai sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Identity V holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133K and 53K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Identity V's written reviews are positive against 62% of Honkai's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, Honkai every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Identity V | Honkai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identity-v/id1347780764/reviews)** | [4.4 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honkai-star-rail/id1599719154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **133K** | 53K |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #53 | **#10** |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 3.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382) | [COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599719156) |

## What reviewers say

### Identity V

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Action, #71 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #153 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60Echoes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 185Echoes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 305Echoes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 690Echoes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Lunar New Year Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 Echo Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1308 Echoes | $19.99 | 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


### Honkai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honkai-star-rail/id1599719154)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Adventure, #17 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #125 Top Free · Adventure, #130 Top Free · Role Playing, #132 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a space fantasy adventure across the galaxy. Explore diverse worlds, encounter unique characters, and engage in strategic turn-based combat. Unravel mysteries and forge your own destiny in this immersive RPG experience.

**Highlights:** Explore distinct worlds, Riveting RPG experience, Fateful character encounters, Turn-based combat, Simulation management modes, Puzzle exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oneiric Shard ×60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Express Supply Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trailblaze Assistance Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Nameless Glory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Nameless Medal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×3280 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×6480 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and animations
- 🎁 Generous rewards and free pulls
- 🤖 Engaging sci-fi story and characters
- ⏱️ Relaxing turn-based combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of exploration and open-world
- 🧭 Confusing progression and gating
- 🎮 Suboptimal auto-battle functionality
- 💰 Gacha system with low rates
- 🧠 Steep learning curve for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Glitches with certain quest progression
- Inconsistent voice-over and text synchronization

**Requested features**

- Co-op multiplayer mode
- More character customization options
- Ability to skip cutscenes
- Improved relic/artifact farming system
- Increased storage optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Identity V free?

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

### Is Honkai free?

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

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

Identity V is rated higher. Identity V averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133K ratings, while Honkai averages 4.4 from 53K ratings.

### Do Identity V or Honkai have ads?

Both Identity V and Honkai show ads.

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

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, and Honkai every 6 weeks. Most recently, Identity V was updated on November 10, 2026 and Honkai on November 10, 2026.

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

Identity V currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and Honkai at #10. 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.*