# Blue Archive vs Attack on Time

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Archive | Attack on Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-archive/id1571873795/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-on-time/id1606069939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 426 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NEXON Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/523546006) | [REVIJOY INTERACTIVE HONG KONG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621059825) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Archive

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

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 (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Sensei Welcome Pack | $0.39 | one-time |
| New Teacher Pyroxene Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly AP Pack | $1.69 | one-time |
| Recruitment Support Pack | $2.99 | 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 |
| StartDash 3-Star Ticket | $11.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Activity Report Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| StartDash 3-Star Ticket Ⅱ | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3-Star Guaranteed Recruit Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| HiddenRuins 3Start Select Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Code:BOX 3-Star AttackTypePack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Party LuckyPouchPack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Sheside 3-Star Guaranteed Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Sheside 3-Star Selective Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| aLIVE! 3-Star Guaranteed Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| aLIVE! Lucky Pouch Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Pyroxene x2352 | $18.99 | one-time |
| 3-Star DivisionRecruitmentPack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Cyber New Year LuckyPouchPack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Pyroxene x6,600 | $64.99 | 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


### Attack on Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-on-time/id1606069939)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1220 gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Account bans without explanation
- Inability to recover purchased items

**Requested features**

- More combat animations
- Improved optimization
- Better progression for F2P players
- Separate version for younger audience


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*