Comparison

Identity V vs Ember Survivors

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Identity V

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
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Identity V: 1 vs 4 Asymmetrical Horror Mobile Game Fear Always Springs from the Unknown. Game Introduction: Join the Thrilling Party! Welcome to Identity V, the first asymmetrical horror mobile game developed by NetEase. With a gothic art style, mysterious storylines and exciting 1vs4 gameplay, Identity V will bring you a breathtaking experience. Key Features: Intensive 1vs4 Asymmetrical Combats: Four Survivors: run from the ruthless hunter, cooperate with teammates, decode cipher machines, open the gate and escape; One Hunter: familiar yourself with all of your killing powers. Be ready to catch and torture your preys. Gothic Visual Style: Travel back to the Victorian era and have a taste of its unique style. Compelling Background Settings: You will first enter the game as a detective, who receives a mysterious letter inviting him to investigate an abandoned manor and search for a missing girl. And as you get closer and closer to the truth, you find something horrifying... Randomized Map Adjustments: Within every new game, map would be altered accordingly. You will never know what’s to expect. Select & Play Distinct Characters: Multiple characters to choose from, customized characters to fit your own personal strategy and get the final victory! Are you ready for it? More Informations: Website: www.identityvgame.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/IdentityV Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/identityVofficial/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/GameIdentityV YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IdentityV Discord: https://discord.gg/FThHuCa4bn

About

Ember Survivors

Features
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Survive the horde in Ember Survivors! Battle endless waves of monsters, level up your hero, collect diamonds and gold, and unlock powerful upgrades. How long can you survive?

Screenshots

Identity V4 screens
Ember Survivors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ember Survivors at every 3 days against Identity V's every 2 weeks. Identity V's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Identity V sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ember Survivors sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, Ember Survivors every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Identity V versus Ember Survivors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdentity VEmber Survivors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (133K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings133K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB187 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNetEase GamesSEMIH KOCABAS

Bugs and requests

Identity V

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Ember Survivors

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Identity V

One-time10
  • 60Echoes$0.99
  • 185Echoes$2.99
  • 305Echoes$4.99
Show 7 more
  • 690Echoes$9.99
  • 2023 Lunar New Year Package 1$14.99
  • 2025 Echo Package 1$14.99
  • 1308 Echoes$19.99
  • 2025Echoes$29.99
  • 3330Echoes$49.99
  • 6590Echoes$99.99
7 purchases

Ember Survivors

One-time7
  • Small Gold Pack2 variants$1.99
  • Small Diamond Pack$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Medium Diamond Pack$4.99
  • Medium Gold Pack$4.99
  • Large Diamond Pack$9.99
  • Large Gold Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Identity V free?
Identity V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember Survivors free?
Ember Survivors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Identity V or Ember Survivors have ads?
Both Identity V and Ember Survivors show ads.
Which is updated more often, Identity V or Ember Survivors?
Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ember Survivors every 3 days. Most recently, Identity V was updated on November 8, 2026 and Ember Survivors on October 26, 2026.

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