Comparison

PocketCrawler vs Born Again Online

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

Head to head
About

PocketCrawler

Engage in a wave-based battle system where enemies possess unique skills you can acquire. Manage your equipment and skills through a simple inventory. Earn idle rewards even when the app is in the background and complete all missions.

Highlights
  • Idle rewards in background
  • Acquire unique enemy skills
  • Simple inventory system
  • Wave-based battle system
  • Mission accomplishment
Features
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Features: - You can get idle reward when the app is in background. - Accomplish all missions! - All enemies have unique skill which can be acquired. - Simple inventory for equipments and skills. - Wave type battle system. - DO NOT FIGHT WITH MERCHANT!

About

Born Again Online

Embark on a path of redemption in a hack-n-slash MMO with permadeath. Loot powerful equipment, customize your Ronin's appearance and playstyle, and cooperate with friends to defeat formidable foes and tyrannical kings.

Highlights
  • Hack-n-slash combat
  • Permadeath with honor system
  • Massively multiplayer cooperation
  • Equipment-based visual customization
  • Diverse playstyle combinations
  • Loot powerful equipment
Features
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As a Ronin of the Spirit Realm, embark on a path of redemption as your hack-n-slash your way through the evil brewing in the Outer Realm. Stop the ominous Overlords in their tracks, but tread lightly, for every corner hosts clever tricksters, colossal beasts, and tyrannical kings to challenge your resolve. Cut-down the formidable and loot powerful equipment, changing the pace of your next duel! Massively Multiplayer Cooporate with new or existing friends in the open realms. Work in tandem to slay the mightiest of foes thought impossible alone. Permanent Death Discover the thrill of permanent death, where each step forward is earned, however, not all is dreadful. The Honor of your past lives will build your next journey, creating a dynasty of tremendous Ronin. Choose your Look Display your achievements through your worn equipment! Each weapon and piece of armor changes the look of your Ronin along with collectible hats and pet companions. Choose your Playstyle Mix up your class, equipment, and blessings to create wild and fun combinations. Be a stealthy assassin striking from the dark, a barbaric warrior hacking their way through the horde, or a precise archer supporting from afar!

Screenshots

PocketCrawler4 screens
Born Again Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Born Again Online at 4.7 against PocketCrawler's 3.8. Born Again Online also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 57%). PocketCrawler's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PocketCrawler sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Born Again Online sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Born Again Online holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Born Again Online has 244 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of PocketCrawler's written reviews are positive against 79% of Born Again Online's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketCrawler ships an update every 24 months, Born Again Online weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PocketCrawler versus Born Again Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCrawlerBorn Again Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)4.7 (244 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11244 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB213 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYoku TakahashiGiant Blade LLC

Customer experience

PocketCrawler

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.3%

Born Again Online

All ratings237 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

PocketCrawler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Born Again Online

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Login screen freezes and infinite loops
  • Apple ID login not working properly
  • Account deletion after reinstall
  • Loot pickup glitch causing crashes
  • Server disconnections mid-gameplay
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  • Loading screen loops and manual screen redirects
  • Significant lag spikes after recent updates
  • Kicked back to menu within 30 seconds of starting
  • Boss loot not received after disconnect
  • Verification screen unresponsive during registration

Requested features

10 requests
  • Comprehensive in-game guide and progression tutorial
  • Better blessing recommendations for each character
  • Friend list and social features
  • Voice chat or communication improvements
  • Chinese language localization
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  • More endgame content beyond boss farming
  • Improved loot drop rates and information
  • Better text scaling and UI visibility options
  • Cross-platform play support
  • Player moderator system

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PocketCrawler

One-time5
  • 100 crystals$0.99
  • 400 crystals$3.99
  • 840 crystals$7.99
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  • 4400 crystals$39.99
  • 10000 crystals$79.99
4 purchases

Born Again Online

One-time4
  • Handful of Medallions$4.99
  • Bag of Medallions$9.99
  • Box of Medallions$19.99
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  • Chest of Medallions$49.99

Questions

Is PocketCrawler free?
PocketCrawler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Born Again Online free?
Born Again Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PocketCrawler or Born Again Online?
Born Again Online is rated higher. PocketCrawler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Born Again Online averages 4.7 from 244 ratings.
Do PocketCrawler or Born Again Online have ads?
Neither PocketCrawler nor Born Again Online shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketCrawler or Born Again Online?
PocketCrawler ships an update every 24 months, and Born Again Online weekly. Most recently, PocketCrawler was updated on October 25, 2026 and Born Again Online on October 24, 2026.

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