# Punishing vs Reverse

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse at 4.8 against Punishing's 4.2. Reverse also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Punishing sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Reverse sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.7K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Punishing's written reviews are positive against 81% of Reverse's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punishing | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punishing-gray-raven/id1571685286/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KURO TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571685288) | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) |

## What reviewers say

### Punishing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punishing-gray-raven/id1571685286)

Lead an elite task force to reclaim Earth from a mechanical army in this fast-paced sci-fi action RPG. Engage in fluid, high-speed combat, explore a dystopian world, and uncover the secrets of a devastating virus.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast 3D combat, Real-time squad switching, Intuitive 3-Ping skill system, Rich visual-novel storytelling, Stylized post-human aesthetic, Character dormitory customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Rainbow Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 28 Rainbow Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| 34 Rainbow Card | $5.99 | one-time |
| 59 Rainbow Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| 71 Rainbow Card | $11.99 | one-time |
| 119 Rainbow Card | $19.99 | one-time |
| 299 Rainbow Card | $49.99 | one-time |
| 600 Rainbow Card | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique characters
- 💎 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎨 Impressive visuals and soundtrack
- 🔥 Addictive combat system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Confusing UI and menus
- ⏱️ Slow progression and stamina system
- 💰 Expensive monetization practices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🌐 Unequal treatment between global and other servers

**Reported bugs**

- Account resets after updates
- Unresponsive controls and camera issues
- Difficulty spikes in certain missions

**Requested features**

- Improved co-op mode
- More cinematic story cutscenes
- Faster stamina recovery
- Controller support optimization
- Consistent rewards across all servers


### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190)

Embark on a time-traveling adventure as a Timekeeper, journeying through the 20th century to uncover the mystery of the "Storm." Assemble a team of Arcanists, cast spells, and battle enemies in this strategic RPG with stunning retro-modern visuals and full English voice acting.

**Highlights:** Time-traveling narrative, Strategic RPG combat, Arcanist team building, Retro and modern art styles, Full English voice acting, Arcane spellcasting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Shopping Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Crystal Drops | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roaring Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summon Sale Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980 Crystal Drops | $14.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE | $14.99 | one-time |
| Offer of the Month | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
- 👍 Diverse cast of characters with unique accents
- 💎 Generous gacha system and rewards
- 🎬 Immersive story and voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional voice acting and translation issues
- ⏱️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of endgame content
- 🔋 High energy consumption and resource requirements
- 🤔 Confusing story and tutorial at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and decompression issues on launch
- Inconsistencies between voice lines and subtitles

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- More frequent story updates
- Improved character progression and customization
- Account transfer and merging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punishing free?

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

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Punishing or Reverse?

Reverse is rated higher. Punishing averages 4.2 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Reverse averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Punishing or Reverse have ads?

Neither Punishing nor Reverse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Punishing or Reverse?

Punishing ships an update every 6 weeks, and Reverse every 6 weeks. Most recently, Punishing was updated on November 12, 2026 and Reverse on November 12, 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.*