Comparison

MIR4 vs Blue Archive

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

Head to head
About

MIR4

Embark on an epic K-Fantasy MMORPG adventure where you train characters, engage in strategic battles, and forge powerful clans. Explore diverse growth systems, craft new accessories, and participate in thrilling events. Your choices shape your destiny in a world of combat, gathering, and conquest.

Highlights
  • K-Fantasy MMORPG
  • Character growth systems
  • Strategic combat and war tactics
  • Crafting new accessories
  • AI-moderated trading
  • Free-for-all looting
  • Castle Siege warfare
Features
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“From my BATTLE to our WAR” Join MIR4, the unique open world K-Fantasy MMORPG. Train your characters in MIR4 and help them grow stronger. Triumph in countless battles. Those who win the war become kings, and that clan will gain absolute power and honor. MIR4 has diverse growing systems so anyone can become strong through time and effort. A small difference can change the outcome. The wars aren’t just fought with strength - strategies in the growth system and war tactics are a must. New Armor and Accessories appear in the Land of Mir. Enjoy more intense battles with the newly craftable NEW Armor 'Belt' and NEW Accessory 'Seal'! Celebrate the update with exciting events packed with generous rewards. Experience new opportunities for growth in the Land of Mir — right now! ■Key Features Warriors, which path would you choose in the land of MIR? Would you like a brand new heart pounding experience? Perhaps live a peaceful life through hunting and gathering? Or even wage war against other warriors and clans to conquer over all. Follow your heart and choose your path. This is where your story begins... MIR4. *Beauty and elegance of Oriental movement Experience the elegant style of oriental martial arts combined with real-time fluid combat motions. *All paths lead to your growth Every trade has its master! Tired of hunting? Try gathering or mining. All of your activities in MIR4 will ultimately reward you with character growth. Your time and effort spent in-game never goes to waste! *AI system moderates and prevents fraudulent transactions Sophisticated AI system identifies and prevents bot farmers and abnormal transactions, providing a healthy and safe trading environment for all Warriors in MIR4. *Free Looting Unprecedented Free-for-All looting system where anyone has the right to claim loot. Be aware of others when attempting to loot! *Blue Dragon Statues and Token of the Ancient Dragon, rewards from your adventures within the land of MIR. Your time and effort in MIR4 yields great rewards! Various adventures and contents in MIR4 will handsomely reward you with Blue Dragon Statues and Tokens of the Ancient Dragon! Collect these rewards to trade in for heroic items *From my battle to our war, Castle Siege. Endless adventures to overcome my limitations, Facing the challenges of life and death along side clanmates. Compose an epic story through countless glorious battles. At the end of your conquest, the strongest Clan will be born! For your Clan's honor and your legacy, start your war now in MIR4! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mir4global ■ COMPATIBILITY ■ iOS 13 or later, iPhone 7 or later ■ SUPPORT ■ Email: support@wemade.com

About

Blue Archive

Lead charming allies in strategic 3D real-time battles within a vast academy city. Uncover thrilling stories of friendship and adventure while deepening bonds with your characters through in-game interactions. Build special memories and resolve endless incidents.

Highlights
  • 3D real-time battles
  • Strategic team management
  • Character relationship building
  • In-game messenger (Momo Talk)
  • Unpredictable main story
  • Sub stories and club activities
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Embark on an adventure with the girls of this epic anime fantasy RPG, Blue Archive, and dive into its world of strategic combat, brought to life by stunning animations. Your journey through Kivotos will be one filled with victory and loss, love and heartbreak, all alongside an unforgettable, touching story. Build strong, deep relationships and get to know each student's unique story while leading your squad. So let's go, Sensei! ■A Fantasy-Filled Anime RPG You'll Never Forget! Step into Kivotos and your adventure as a teacher will begin. Experience a story of love and friendship with stunning cinematics, in both 2D and 3D animation. Throughout your journey, you'll meet and befriend the students of this world, learning their unique stories and motivations. Each girl plays a vital role in the story: building strong bonds, forming squads to protect those they love, and creating heartwarming memories with Sensei! ■Lead Elite Anime Girls into Battle in this Tactical RPG Experience! Form a squad with the girls you meet, each contributing their own unique combat elements. Adapt your strategies throughout the adventure to lead them to victory! With stunning animation and 3D cinematics, Blue Archive's combat is a blend of strategy and rich visuals. ■Foster Bonds with the Girls in Relationship Stories! Every girl in Blue Archive has her own story of love to share. Foster strong bonds with your students in their relationship episodes as you unlock new sides to them in MomoTalk and private chats that shape this fantasy world. With every chapter, you'll find new connections and elements that make this RPG what it is today. ■Explore an Anime-Inspired Fantasy MMORPG Full of Stories Experience a world where beautiful animation meets RPG mechanics. Its fascinating stories will immerse you as you experience life with the girls of Kivotos. Whether you're on secret missions, battling through gacha content, or enjoying club antics, every corner invites you into another adventure. Lead your squad into each challenge—victory and new stories await every encounter. ■Gacha Your Way to Victory—With Strategy, Epic Fantasy, and Anime Girls! Recruit students to your squad and battle your way to victory! Each new girl brings a fresh story and a powerful element to wield in your adventure. As you take them into battle, you'll develop new strategies and formations for your RPG adventure. Create strong synergy and lead your squad to victory, unlocking secret episodes! Blue Archive is more than a game—it's an epic RPG journey, filled with poignant stories of resilience, growth, and love. Experience a school story brought to life by unforgettable girls in this fantasy world. Meet the students of Kivotos and build your squad today! Follow Us: Official Site: https://bluearchive.nexon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EN.BlueArchive Twitter: https://twitter.com/EN_BlueArchive Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrnDYrkovQhCCE8kwKcvKQ Note: An internet connection is required to play this game. *For the best gaming experience, the following specs are recommended: iOS 16 or higher / iPhone 14 or higher / Minimum 3GB RAM required By downloading this game, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. - Terms of Service: http://m.nexon.com/terms/304 - Privacy Policy: http://m.nexon.com/terms/305 ■ App Permission Information In order to provide services below, we are requesting certain permissions. [Optional Permission] Camera: To take photos or record videos for upload Photos: To save and upload photos / videos Microphone: Required to record videos for uploads. Security: Required for personalized advertising and service usage analysis. * You can still use the service without agreeing to the optional permissions. [Permission Management] ▶Go to Settings > Privacy, select a permission and toggle the button next to the app's name. ※ This app offers in-app purchases. You can disable this feature by adjusting your device settings.

Screenshots

MIR44 screens
Blue Archive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blue Archive at none against MIR4's shown. Blue Archive also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (47% vs 28%). MIR4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. MIR4 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Blue Archive sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blue Archive holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Archive has 5.6K ratings behind it against 891, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of MIR4's written reviews are positive against 47% of Blue Archive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIR4 ships an update fortnightly, Blue Archive every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MIR4 versus Blue Archive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIR4Blue Archive
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (891 ratings)4.0 (5.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews47.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8915.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#169 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB426 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperWemade Co., Ltd.NEXON Company

Customer experience

MIR4

All ratings889 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative31.9%
Written reviews1,168 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative61.2%

Blue Archive

All ratings5,498 ratings
Positive74.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews1,433 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative40.7%

User reviews

MIR4

From 891 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and animations
  • 💰 Potential to earn cryptocurrency
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay and story
  • 🌐 Cross-platform support (PC and mobile)

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Excessive bots and cheaters
  • 🤕 Punishing PvP system with high penalties
  • 🔍 Lack of anti-cheat measures
  • 🔌 Frequent crashes and performance issues on mobile
  • 🌐 Lack of regional/language-specific servers

Blue Archive

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging story and characters
  • 🎨 Excellent art and animations
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack
  • 🎮 Unique and fun gameplay
  • 💰 Generous with in-game currency

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 💸 Gacha rates are poor, 200 pulls for pity
  • 🤖 Auto-play makes gameplay too passive
  • 🤕 Concerns over censorship and broken promises

Bugs and requests

MIR4

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and connection problems
  • Disappearing characters and lost progress
  • Inability to access certain features (e.g., Draco exchange)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Turkish language support
  • Improve anti-cheat system and ban bots/hackers
  • Provide more PvE content and activities
  • Allow character gender customization
  • Optimize game for M1 Mac devices

Blue Archive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when entering certain menus or battles
  • Pyroxene (currency) disappearing after pulls
  • Notifications causing crashes on iOS devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve gacha rates and pity system
  • Reduce loading times and crashes
  • Add more player control in battles
  • Improve PvP mechanics and matchmaking

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MIR4

One-time10
  • Limited Package 2003$0.99
  • Limited Package 2001$0.99
  • Limited Package 1002$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Sarmati's Mission I$9.99
  • 405+405 Gold$9.99
  • Master: The gathering$9.99
  • Sarmati's Mission II$29.99
  • 1,220+1,220 Gold$29.99
  • Summon Spirit Stones$29.99
  • 4,100 Gold$99.99
8 purchases

Blue Archive

One-time8
  • New Teacher Pyroxene Pack$0.99
  • Monthly Pyroxene Half Pack2 variants$2.99
  • 2-Week AP Pack$2.99
Show 5 more
  • Monthly Pyroxene Pack2 variants$6.99
  • Weekly Activity Report Pack$11.99
  • Pyroxene x4800$64.99
  • Monthly Pyroxene x6,600$64.99
  • Pyroxene x8000$64.99

Questions

Is MIR4 free?
MIR4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blue Archive free?
Blue Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MIR4 or Blue Archive?
Blue Archive is rated higher. MIR4 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while Blue Archive averages 4.0 from 5.6K ratings.
Do MIR4 or Blue Archive have ads?
MIR4 shows ads; Blue Archive does not.
Which is updated more often, MIR4 or Blue Archive?
MIR4 ships an update fortnightly, and Blue Archive every 5 weeks. Most recently, MIR4 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Blue Archive on November 9, 2026.

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