# Black Desert Mobile vs Lineage2M

The clearest difference is rating: Black Desert Mobile at 4.6 against Lineage2M's 3.0. Black Desert Mobile also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%) and ratings volume (33K vs 918). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Desert Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lineage2M sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Black Desert Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Desert Mobile has 33K ratings behind it against 918, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Black Desert Mobile's written reviews are positive against 21% of Lineage2M's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Desert Mobile | Lineage2M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-desert-mobile/id1477186880/reviews)** | [3.0 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineage2m/id1575427154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 918 |
| Positive reviews | **49.7% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 392 MB | 2.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pearl Abyss Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323002998) | [NC Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293317095) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Desert Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-desert-mobile/id1477186880)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a breathtaking MMORPG adventure with dynamic combat and stunning graphics. Customize your character with extreme detail and explore a vast open world filled with life content. Manage your camp, tame pets, and embark on quests with players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Dynamic action combat, Extreme character customization, Vast open-world exploration, Life content (fishing, taming), Camp management, High-fidelity graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 122 pearls | $2.99 | one-time |
| 204 pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combat Plus (14 Days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 410 pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| All-Inclusive Plus Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1232 pearls | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1232 Pearls + Bonus 5% Pearls | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4115 pearls | $99.99 | one-time |
| 4115 Pearls + Bonus 10% Pearls | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Stunning graphics
- 🌟 Immersive world and story
- 🎨 Excellent character customization
- ⚔️ Engaging combat system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Restrictive gender-locked classes
- 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when summoning a horse
- Unable to claim certain items
- Matchmaking issues in PvP arena
- Connectivity problems and server instability

**Requested features**

- Allow gender selection for all classes
- Improve social features and player interaction
- Add more diverse content and endgame activities
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
- Provide better balance between free-to-play and paid progression


### Lineage2M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineage2m/id1575427154)

Embark on a grand adventure in a wartorn world spanning two continents. This MMORPG offers stunning 4K UHD graphics, allowing thousands of players to battle for supremacy. Choose from diverse races and classes, upgrade your gear, and explore a vast open world filled with quests and challenges.

**Highlights:** 4K UHD graphics, Thousands of players in one battle, Multiple races and 31+ classes, Vast open world exploration, Clan quests and world bosses, Wyvern flight

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Adventurer's Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Dia | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 Dia | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Dia | $29.99 | one-time |
| Leah's Noble Medal Chest | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Dia | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Dia Package of the Oracle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Leah's Glowing Token Chest | $49.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Dia | $99.99 | one-time |
| Leah's Radiant Token Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Nostalgia for original Lineage 2
- 👍 Good graphics and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔥 Heavily pay-to-win
- 🤖 Overrun by bots
- ⌚ Slow progression without spending
- 🤕 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Servers constantly full, unable to create characters
- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Gear upgrades causing item loss
- Skill and buff issues

**Requested features**

- More servers to reduce overcrowding
- Better bot detection and moderation
- Improved character customization
- More intuitive and informative UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Desert Mobile free?

Black Desert Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lineage2M free?

Lineage2M is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Black Desert Mobile or Lineage2M?

Black Desert Mobile is rated higher. Black Desert Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Lineage2M averages 3.0 from 918 ratings.

### Do Black Desert Mobile or Lineage2M have ads?

Neither Black Desert Mobile nor Lineage2M shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Black Desert Mobile or Lineage2M?

Black Desert Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and Lineage2M fortnightly. Most recently, Black Desert Mobile was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lineage2M on November 3, 2026.

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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.*