Comparison

Blue Archive vs Attack on Time

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

Head to head
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.

About

Attack on Time

Embark on an idle RPG adventure with a vast collection of characters, each with unique designs and personalities. Engage in relaxed battles, deepen bonds with companions through stories and gifts, and enjoy immersive voice acting. Progress at your own pace with daily play sessions and connect with other players.

Highlights
  • Idle RPG gameplay
  • Diverse character collection
  • Character interaction and storylines
  • Renowned voice actress cast
  • Relaxing daily play
  • In-game chat and community
Features
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"Attack on Time" – A Refreshing Idle RPG! "Attack on Time" is an idle RPG featuring a diverse cast of characters. The game presents a variety of character designs, from everyday outfits to casual styles… A wide range of looks to appreciate! [Fight Together and Grow Together!] Your companions will join you in battle. You can interact with them, give gifts, and learn more about their stories through exclusive storylines. Deepen your friendships and build trust through your shared adventures! [Featuring Renowned Voice Actresses!] Includes popular and talented voice actresses! They bring the game's characters to life with their voices, creating an immersive audio experience! [Idle Gameplay – Relaxing Companionship!] In addition to character interactions, enjoy a fun and relaxing battle system. With just 30 minutes online each day, you can collect resources and items. Progress through stages at your own pace and enjoy a game that doesn't demand too much of your time! [A Hundred Characters, Each with Their Own Charm!] Gentle types, energetic types, healing types, calm types… Over 100 unique characters with different personalities await you! They are your partners in battle and your warm companions throughout your adventure! [Player Community – Share and Connect!] Welcome to "Attack on Time"! The game features a convenient in-game chat function, making it easy for players to share experiences, discuss strategies, and connect with like-minded friends!

Screenshots

Blue Archive4 screens
Attack on Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Attack on Time at 4.8 against Blue Archive's 4.0. Attack on Time also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Blue Archive's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Blue Archive sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Attack on Time sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Attack on Time holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Blue Archive's written reviews are positive against 68% of Attack on Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Archive ships an update every 5 weeks, Attack on Time every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blue Archive versus Attack on Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue ArchiveAttack on Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5.5K ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.5K12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size426 MB3.4 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNEXON CompanyREVIJOY INTERACTIVE HONG KONG LIMITED

Customer experience

Blue Archive

All ratings5,498 ratings
Positive74.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews1,424 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative40.8%

Attack on Time

All ratings11,910 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative23.1%

User reviews

Blue Archive

From 5.5K 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

Attack on Time

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Generous rewards
  • 🚀 Easy to progress as F2P
  • 👍 Beautiful character art
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Fun for casual players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🔒 Predatory monetization
  • 👎 Lack of combat animations
  • 👎 Slow progression for non-spenders
  • 👎 Inappropriate content for minors

Bugs and requests

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

Attack on Time

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Account bans without explanation
  • Inability to recover purchased items

Requested features

4 requests
  • More combat animations
  • Improved optimization
  • Better progression for F2P players
  • Separate version for younger audience

In-app purchases

25 purchases

Blue Archive

One-time25
  • New Sensei Welcome Pack$0.39
  • New Teacher Pyroxene Pack$0.99
  • Weekly AP Pack$1.69
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  • Recruitment Support Pack$2.99
  • Monthly Pyroxene Half Pack2 variants$2.99
  • 2-Week AP Pack$2.99
  • Monthly Pyroxene Pack2 variants$6.99
  • StartDash 3-Star Ticket$11.99
  • Weekly Activity Report Pack$11.99
  • StartDash 3-Star Ticket Ⅱ$11.99
  • 3-Star Guaranteed Recruit Pack$18.99
  • HiddenRuins 3Start Select Pack$18.99
  • Code:BOX 3-Star AttackTypePack$18.99
  • Midnight Party LuckyPouchPack$18.99
  • Sheside 3-Star Guaranteed Pack$18.99
  • Sheside 3-Star Selective Pack$18.99
  • aLIVE! 3-Star Guaranteed Pack$18.99
  • aLIVE! Lucky Pouch Pack$18.99
  • Pyroxene x2352$18.99
  • 3-Star DivisionRecruitmentPack$18.99
  • Cyber New Year LuckyPouchPack$18.99
  • Pyroxene x6,600$64.99
  • Pyroxene x4800$64.99
  • Monthly Pyroxene x6,600$64.99
  • Pyroxene x8000$64.99
11 purchases

Attack on Time

One-time11
  • 60 gold$0.99
  • Value Packs 0.99$0.99
  • Value Packs 1.99$1.99
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  • Value Packs 2.99$2.99
  • Value Packs 3.99$3.99
  • Value Packs 4.99$4.99
  • Value Packs 7.99$7.99
  • Value Packs 9.99$9.99
  • Value Packs 12.99$12.99
  • 1220 gold$19.99
  • Value Packs 19.99$19.99

Questions

Is Blue Archive free?
Blue Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Attack on Time free?
Attack on Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blue Archive or Attack on Time?
Attack on Time is rated higher. Blue Archive averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Attack on Time averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Blue Archive or Attack on Time have ads?
Attack on Time shows ads; Blue Archive does not.
Which is updated more often, Blue Archive or Attack on Time?
Blue Archive ships an update every 5 weeks, and Attack on Time every 6 weeks. Most recently, Blue Archive was updated on September 26, 2026 and Attack on Time on September 25, 2026.

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