# Identity V vs Reverse

Identity V and Reverse both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 43% of Identity V's. Reverse also leads on ads (none vs shown). Identity V's advantage is ratings volume (132K vs 10K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Identity V sells 20 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Identity V against 4.8 for Reverse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Identity V has 132K ratings behind it against 10K, 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 81% of Reverse's.

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, Reverse every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Identity V | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identity-v/id1347780764/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | #39 |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 3.6 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) | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) |

## What reviewers say

### Identity V

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Action, #44 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #174 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


### Reverse

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

**Currently charting:** #39 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 Identity V free?

Identity V 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, Identity V or Reverse?

Reverse is rated higher. Identity V averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132K ratings, while Reverse averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Identity V or Reverse have ads?

Identity V shows ads; Reverse does not.

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

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reverse every 5 weeks. Most recently, Identity V was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reverse on September 25, 2026.

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

Identity V currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and Reverse at #39. 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.*