Comparison

Blue Archive vs Drift

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

Drift

Features
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You are the wind. Drift is a calm, hand-painted game about gliding a little flower-spirit across endless meadows. There's no rush and nothing to beat — just steer with one thumb, lean into the breeze, and let the world bloom in your wake. Sweep close to a flower and watch color ripple outward across the grass. Reach the end of each meadow and a glowing wisp lifts free, rising into the night to become a star in your own growing constellation. Free all 888. EASY TO PLAY, EASY TO LOVE • One thumb. Drag anywhere to ride the wind — that's the whole game. • Cozy, never punishing. A gentle challenge you can sink into, not a test of reflexes. • Pick up and put down. Each meadow is a couple of calm minutes. A WORLD THAT KEEPS UNFOLDING • 888 hand-painted levels — spring meadows, lavender fields, autumn hills, moonlit lakes, starlit auroras and far beyond. No two skies alike. • A living meadow drifting with deer, foxes, rabbits, bees and butterflies. • Soft, generative music and a painterly, storybook look throughout. LITTLE MOMENTS OF MAGIC • Bloom flowers to push back the creeping grey and keep your light. • Catch drifting orbs to unlock gentle skills — a gust, a shield, a burst of speed, a hop. • Wind your way along the journey map and watch your sky fill with stars. • Game Center leaderboards and achievements track every wisp, bloom and farthest drift. No ads. No timers nagging you to come back. No accounts. Just you, the wind, and a world waiting to bloom. Ride the wind.

Screenshots

Blue Archive4 screens
Drift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drift at none against Blue Archive's 10. Blue Archive's advantage is chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 8 one-off in-app purchases. Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Blue Archive versus Drift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue ArchiveDrift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size426 MB95 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNEXON CompanyAjith Prasanna Wijesekara Ganitharathna Banjanayalage

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

Drift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
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  • 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
None

Drift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue Archive free?
Blue Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drift free?
Drift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blue Archive or Drift have ads?
Neither Blue Archive nor Drift shows ads.

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