# MIR4 vs Blue Archive

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 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

MIR4 ships an update fortnightly, Blue Archive every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIR4 | Blue Archive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mir4/id1566500955/reviews) | **[4.0 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-archive-free-fest-choice/id1571873795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 891 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **47.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 414 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wemade Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467550766) | [NEXON Korea Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/523546006) |

## What reviewers say

### MIR4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mir4/id1566500955)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Package 2003 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package 2001 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package 1003 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sarmati's Mission I | $9.99 | one-time |
| 405+405 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master: The gathering | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sarmati's Mission II | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1,220+1,220 Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| Summon Spirit Stones | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4,100 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-archive-free-fest-choice/id1571873795)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #169 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Teacher Pyroxene Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pyroxene Half Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2-Week AP Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pyroxene Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Activity Report Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pyroxene x4800 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pyroxene x6,600 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Pyroxene x8000 | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 6 weeks. Most recently, MIR4 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Blue Archive on November 10, 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.*