Comparison

ReversEstory vs Monocular Shot

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

Head to head
About

ReversEstory

Engage in intense 2D roguelike action shooting optimized for mobile. Explore ever-changing ruins, collect powerful equipment, and master intuitive controls to survive challenging runs. Your skills and memory are key to progressing deeper.

Highlights
  • 2D roguelike action shooting
  • Intuitive smartphone controls (flick, tap, long press)
  • Procedurally generated ruins
  • Equipment collection and upgrades
  • Comfortable item recovery system
  • Permadeath with persistent skill progression
Features
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2D roguelike action shooting. A serious action shooting game optimized for smartphone operation. An arcade-like action game that you can play seriously when you want to play. The capture that changes with equipment. A system designed to make item recovery comfortable. Capture the mysterious ruins that change every time you play! -action You can fly around with your fingers without limit. Flick to move, tap to shoot, long press and aim 360 degrees freely charge shot. We will use these actions to capture randomly generated ruins. -Item collection There is a treasure box in the field, and the equipment drops by opening the treasure box or defeating enemy. Annihilating the enemies in the field makes it possible to use an easy-to-use item recovery system, which allows you to select and retrieve items comfortably. Let's change to stronger equipment and aim deep in the ruins. -Roguelike game If your life is lost and the game is over, your equipment will be lost and your second challenge will be from the beginning. In order to move deeper, you will rely on the player's memory and skills. What on earth are the things that wait in the back of the ruins ... Aim for that and try challenging.

About

Monocular Shot

Engage in a 2D action shooting game where you must defeat enemies and advance through stages while dodging attacks. Encounter numerous challenges and diverse foes across various levels. Enjoy a free-to-play experience with no waiting or in-app purchases required.

Highlights
  • 2D action shooting gameplay
  • Avoid enemy attacks
  • Multiple stages with gimmicks
  • Variety of enemies
  • Special move system
  • Auto save functionality
Features
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Monocular Shot is a 2D action shooting game. Defeat the enemy and aim for the next stage while avoiding the enemy's attack. There are many gimmicks and various enemies waiting on the stage. ■ Operation method L: Move left R: Move right A: Shot J: Jump SPECIAL MOVE: Special Move You can use the special move by collecting 5 coins before the combo gauge runs out. This game has no tedious waiting times or billing factors. You can play for free until the ending. Save supports auto save. It may be a little difficult, but I hope you enjoy it.

Screenshots

ReversEstory4 screens
Monocular Shot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monocular Shot at none against ReversEstory's 10. ReversEstory's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ads 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. ReversEstory sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Monocular Shot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReversEstory holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ReversEstory's written reviews are positive against 67% of Monocular Shot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReversEstory ships an update every 4 days, Monocular Shot every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ReversEstory versus Monocular Shot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversEstoryMonocular Shot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (41 ratings) — better4.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size304 MB43 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKouki NakaoYUSEI MIYOSHI

Customer experience

ReversEstory

All ratings41 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Monocular Shot

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

ReversEstory

One-time7
  • Player max life add 14 variants$1.99
  • Support development Lv1$2.99
  • SelectTicket x1$2.99
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  • Support development Lv2$5.99
  • Support development Lv3$7.99
  • SelectTicket x5$11.99
  • ErinCard All Unlock$48.99
None

Monocular Shot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReversEstory free?
ReversEstory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monocular Shot free?
Monocular Shot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ReversEstory or Monocular Shot?
ReversEstory is rated higher. ReversEstory averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Monocular Shot averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do ReversEstory or Monocular Shot have ads?
Both ReversEstory and Monocular Shot show ads.
Which is updated more often, ReversEstory or Monocular Shot?
ReversEstory ships an update every 4 days, and Monocular Shot every 8 months. Most recently, ReversEstory was updated on September 14, 2026 and Monocular Shot on September 20, 2026.

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