Comparison

Lineage2M vs Perfect World

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

Head to head
About

Lineage2M

Explore a vast, wartorn world in this chart-topping mobile MMORPG. Engage in epic battles with thousands of players, choose from diverse races and classes, and conquer continents with stunning 4K UHD graphics. Embark on quests, battle world bosses, and socialize with fellow adventurers.

Highlights
  • 4K UHD graphics
  • Thousands of players in one battle
  • Multiple races and 31+ classes
  • Vast open world exploration
  • Wyvern flight and teleporters
  • World bosses and clan quests
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A World-Class MMORPG Are you a player or a conquerer? Explore NCSOFT's chart-topping mobile MMORPG from South Korea on a worldwide stage. Test your might and mettle in a wartorn world that spans across two epic continents. NCSOFT's popular Lineage2 franchise comes to mobile on a global scale where thousands of players can battle for supremacy in an immersive open world. Experience a new era for MMORPGs in Lineage2M. ▣ THE NEW ERA OF THE MMORPG HAS ARRIVED ▣ Lineage2M boasts full 3D in 4K UHD, the highest definition available on mobile devices. With thoroughly drawn armor patterns and detailed character expressions, Lineage2M achieved the highest degree of graphics quality. This is the first mobile game that allows more than ten thousand players to gather in one location and fight in one epic battle. ▣ BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY ▣ Play with a rich variety of races and over 31 classes without losing level progress! Humans, Elves, Dark Elves, Dwarves, and Orcs fight for loot and power across two continents. Lineage2M's classes include the highly adaptable sword-and-shield Knight, a dual-bladed Warrior, a Raider with pinpoint assasin accuracy, an Archer for ranged combat enthusiasts, a Cleric that wields Orbs of holy healing power, and a Wizard with a magical Staff. Upgrade and collect new weaponry and level up with regular individual and clan quests. ▣ EXPLORE A WORLD OF CONQUEST ▣ Explore a vast, stunning, and lush open world that allows thousands of players to simultaneously meet up, go on a variety of quests, and conquer the world. The seamless two continents of Aden can be navigated on foot or with the use of teleporters and flight on majestic wyverns. Confront monstrous world bosses, defeat Etis' hordes on the ramparts of Giran Castle, and socialize with your fellow adventurers in Talking Isle Village. ▣ Lineage 2M Official Community ▣ ※ For more Lineage2M news, check the official website! ※ Website: https://lineage2m.plaync.com/naeu/ ※ Follow us on social media https://facebook.com/PlayLineage2M https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJgH5s-ROC97wXmv5wXDVg ▣ Lineage2M with PURPLE ▣ When connecting from a PC, PURPLE and Lineage2M can be installed together. ▣ Lineage 2M requires the following permissions for smooth gameplay. * Optional permission [Optional] Photos: Permission to save files after photo registration, screen capture, and video recording in the community bulletin boards [Optional] Camera: Upload image/video, change profile picture [Optional] Audio: Permission to record audio when recording video [Optional] Notifications: Permission to receive informational notifications and advertising push notifications sent from game apps [Optional] Tracking: Providing customized advertisements and analyzing service usage - You can use the game even if you do not agree to the optional rights. * How to revoke access - after agreeing to the access right, you can reset or revoke the access right as follows. - Settings > Lineage2M > Select permission > Agree or withdraw access permission * Minimum requirements: RAM 3GB Privacy Policy https://www.plaync.com/policy/privacy/en Terms of Service https://plaync.com/policy/service

About

Perfect World

Embark on an epic Eastern fantasy adventure in a vast 3D open world. Choose your path as a healer or damage dealer, customize your character with intricate detail, and engage in skill-based combat and large-scale PvP. Find companions and explore a visually stunning realm.

Highlights
  • Male Cleric class with healing/buff or damage paths
  • Skill-based combat and tactical feedback
  • 10,000-player cross-server wars
  • Battle Royale PvP modes
  • Seamless 3D open-world exploration
  • Ultra-HD character creator
  • Real-time voice chat and emotes
Features
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Perfect New Era: Male Cleric Arrives – The battle for Lunar Glade is imminent. The Prologue: Male Cleric Rises – Ascend or Fall One thought to become a God, one thought to embrace the Demon. Sage Path: Master the art of healing and buffs to dictate the flow of battle. Demon Path: Unleash explosive burst damage to dominate the frontlines. Your choice will reshape the world! The Bounty: Claim 10 Million in Epic Gifts! Start your journey with a massive 10-million value gift pack—limited time only! We’ve paved the road to greatness from your very first step. Don't just play the game; become a legend! The Conflict: Master the Art of Combat Experience a return to skill-based strategy with revamped tactical feedback! From the classic Lunar Glade to 10,000-player cross-server wars and pulse-pounding Battle Royale PvP, this is the ultimate proving ground. The Boundless: Explore a Seamless 3D Open World Powered by a next-gen 3D engine, witness a cinematic Eastern fantasy masterpiece. From soaring above the highest peaks to diving into the deep-sea abyss, every frame is a visual feast. The Persona: Define Your Ultimate Aesthetic Our ultra-high-definition character creator lets you sculpt every detail. From facial contours to unique temperaments, whether a cold-blooded Swordbreaker or a breathtaking Vulpine, you are one of a kind. The Encounter: Find Your Soulmate Adventure is better together! Connect via real-time voice chat, express yourself with intimate emotes, and traverse stunning landscapes on multi-person mounts. It’s more than a meeting; it’s a journey shared! [System Requirements] Minimum OS: iOS 12 Minimum RAM: 2 G Please grant the necessary device permissions to fully enjoy all features of this game. "Storage" is required to save game data and related services.

Screenshots

Lineage2M4 screens
Perfect World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect World at 3.8 against Lineage2M's 3.0. Perfect World also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 21%). Lineage2M's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (919 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Lineage2M sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Perfect World sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Perfect World holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lineage2M has 919 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Lineage2M's written reviews are positive against 39% of Perfect World's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lineage2M ships an update fortnightly, Perfect World every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lineage2M versus Perfect World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLineage2MPerfect World
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (919 ratings)3.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews39.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings919 — better17
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.9 GB3.1 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNC Corp.PILI STARSHIP

Customer experience

Lineage2M

All ratings919 ratings
Positive47.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews434 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative73.3%

Perfect World

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative56.3%

User reviews

Lineage2M

From 919 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Nostalgia for original Lineage 2
  • 👍 Good graphics and music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔥 Heavily pay-to-win
  • 🤖 Overrun by bots
  • ⌚ Slow progression without spending
  • 🤕 Lack of character customization

Perfect World

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Majestic and amazing graphics
  • 👍 Improved features like guild, security, and quests
  • 👍 Smooth performance with no crashes or freezes
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🕰️ Lack of EU server
  • 🔇 Audio issues on certain devices
  • 🤖 Spam bots in guild chat
  • 🤔 Discord moderator with poor attitude

Bugs and requests

Lineage2M

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Servers constantly full, unable to create characters
  • Frequent crashes and login issues
  • Gear upgrades causing item loss
  • Skill and buff issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More servers to reduce overcrowding
  • Better bot detection and moderation
  • Improved character customization
  • More intuitive and informative UI

Perfect World

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Character movement issues when browsing items
  • Inability to create or join guilds

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve character customization options
  • Increase visibility of UI elements

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lineage2M

One-time10
  • Beginner Adventurer's Package$0.99
  • 120 Dia$2.99
  • 400 Dia$9.99
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  • 1,200 Dia$29.99
  • Leah's Noble Medal Chest$29.99
  • 2,000 Dia$49.99
  • 2000 Dia Package of the Oracle$49.99
  • Leah's Glowing Token Chest$49.99
  • 4,000 Dia$99.99
  • Leah's Radiant Token Chest$99.99
10 purchases

Perfect World

One-time10
  • Top up $0.99$0.99
  • Top up $1.99$1.99
  • Top up $2.79$2.79
Show 7 more
  • Top up $4.99$4.99
  • Top up $7.99$7.99
  • Top up $9.99$9.99
  • Top up $14.99$14.99
  • Top up $29.99$29.99
  • Top up $49.99$49.99
  • Top up $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is Lineage2M free?
Lineage2M is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perfect World free?
Perfect World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lineage2M or Perfect World?
Perfect World is rated higher. Lineage2M averages 3.0 out of 5 from 919 ratings, while Perfect World averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Lineage2M or Perfect World have ads?
Neither Lineage2M nor Perfect World shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lineage2M or Perfect World?
Lineage2M ships an update fortnightly, and Perfect World every 2 months. Most recently, Lineage2M was updated on November 11, 2026 and Perfect World on November 8, 2026.

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