Comparison

Honkai vs Reverse

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

Head to head
About

Honkai

Embark on a space fantasy adventure across the galaxy. Explore diverse worlds, encounter unique characters, and engage in strategic turn-based combat. Unravel mysteries and forge your own destiny in this immersive RPG experience.

Highlights
  • Explore distinct worlds
  • Riveting RPG experience
  • Fateful character encounters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Simulation management modes
  • Puzzle exploration
Features
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Honkai: Star Rail is a HoYoverse space fantasy RPG. Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills. Players will meet new companions across various worlds and maybe even run into some familiar faces. Overcome the struggles together caused by Stellaron and unravel the hidden truths behind it! May this journey lead us starward! □ Explore Distinct Worlds — Discover the boundless universe filled with wonder 3, 2, 1, initiating warp! A space station with Curios sealed away, a foreign planet with an eternal winter, a starship hunting down abominations, the Planet of Festivities nested in sweet dreams, The Eternal Land where destiny hangs by a thread, the arcadia that had once fallen into a painting scroll... Every stop of the Astral Express is a never-before-seen view of the galaxy! Explore fantastical worlds and civilizations, uncover mysteries beyond imagination, and set out on a journey of wonder! □ Riveting RPG Experience — A best-in-class immersive adventure beyond the stars Embark on a galactic adventure where you shape the story. Our cutting-edge engine renders high-quality cinematics in real-time, our innovative facial expression system concocts genuine sentiments, and HOYO-MiX's original score sets the stage. Join us now and journey through a universe of conflict and collaboration, where your choices define the outcome! □ Fateful Encounters Await! — Cross paths with characters intertwined by destiny As you traverse the sea of stars, you'll not only have countless adventures, but also many chance encounters. You will forge friendships in a frozen land, fight side by side with comrades in the Xianzhou crisis, and have unexpected encounters in a golden dream. A game of an Aeon when the Phantasmoon waxes full... On this alien world, you will meet greet companions walking these different paths amongst the starts and experience incredible journeys together. Let your laughter and woes compose the story of your present, past, and future. □ Turn-based Combat Reimagined — Exhilarating multifaceted gameplay fueled by strategy and skill Engage in a combat system that sports a variety of team compositions. Match your lineups based on your enemy's qualities and strike while the iron is hot to bring down your foes and claim victory! Break Weaknesses! Deliver Follow-up Attacks! Deal Damage over Time... and try out the brand-new Aha Instant! Countless strategies and tactics await your unlocking. Build an approach suited for you and face the onrush of successive challenges! Beyond the thrilling turn-based combat, there are also simulation management modes, casual elimination mini-games, puzzle exploration, and more... Explore an exciting variety of gameplay and experience endless possibilities! □ Top-Tier Voice Actors for an Immersive Experience — A dream team of multiple language dubs assembled for the entire story When words come alive, when stories give you a choice, when characters possess a soul... We present to you dozens of emotions, hundreds of facial expressions, thousands of lore pieces, and a million words that make up this universe's beating heart. With full voice-over in four languages, the characters will transcend their virtual existences and become your tangible companions, creating a new chapter in this tale together with you. Customer Service Email: hsrcs_en@hoyoverse.com Official Website: https://hsr.hoyoverse.com/en-us/home Official Forum: https://www.hoyolab.com/accountCenter/postList?id=172534910 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HonkaiStarRail Instagram: https://instagram.com/honkaistarrail Twitter: https://twitter.com/honkaistarrail YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@honkaistarrail Discord: https://discord.gg/honkaistarrail TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honkaistarrail_official Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/honkaistarrail

About

Reverse

Embark on a time-traveling adventure as the Timekeeper to save history from a mysterious "Storm." Collect and utilize powerful Arcanists, cast spells, and battle through different eras of the 20th century with stunning visuals and full English voice acting.

Highlights
  • Time-traveling narrative
  • Strategic RPG combat
  • Collectible Arcanists
  • Arcane spellcasting
  • Stunning retro-modern visuals
  • Full English voice acting
  • Cinematic adventure
Features
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Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. On the last day of 1999, the "Storm" fell upon the world. You witnessed an era reversed beneath the rising raindrops. Defying all reasons, what unfolds in front of you is the world of an era long past. As the Timekeeper, observer of eras, you are free to travel through these eras after each "Storm." With the aid of Sonetto, a powerful Arcanist and ally from the Foundation, your mission is to travel through eras to where the "Storm" is most active, find other Arcanists who can sense the coming "Storm," and save them from being "sifted out" of the timeline. ▶▶Stunning Visuals Blending Retro and Modern Aesthetics◀◀ Step into the mysterious alt-history animated by unique visual elements that blend Pop Art, classical oil painting, and more art styles in history. ▶▶A Cinematic Adventure across the 20th Century◀◀ From the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, you will embark on a journey across time and space, and uncover the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999. ▶▶Full English Voice Acting with Authentic Accents◀◀ Immerse yourself in ages past. Enjoy a story performed by diverse cast of voice actors with British, Italian, French, and other accents. ▶▶Fantastic Arcanists from Different Times and Regions◀◀ People once called them "mages," "wizards," and "freaks." Now they live in uneasy coexistence with regular humans … But who are the Arcanists, really? ▶▶Weave Arcane Incantations to Attain Glorious Victories◀◀ Build your team, cast spells, and use gorgeous arcane skills to defeat your enemies. Begin your exciting adventure through time in this all-new RPG. Official Website: https://re1999.bluepoch.com/en/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverse1999global Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reverse1999_GL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reverse1999 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/reverse1999

Screenshots

Honkai4 screens
Reverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse at none against Honkai's shown. Reverse also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (81% vs 62%). Honkai's advantage is chart position (#23 vs unranked) and ratings volume (53K vs 10K). On price, update cadence, 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. Honkai sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Reverse sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Honkai has 53K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Honkai's written reviews are positive against 81% of Reverse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honkai ships an update every 6 weeks, Reverse every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Honkai versus Reverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonkaiReverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (53K ratings)4.8 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53K — better10K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB3.6 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCOGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Honkai

All ratings53,090 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews2,468 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.0%

Reverse

All ratings10,155 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews721 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.6%

User reviews

Honkai

From 53K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and animations
  • 🎁 Generous rewards and free pulls
  • 🤖 Engaging sci-fi story and characters
  • ⏱️ Relaxing turn-based combat

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of exploration and open-world
  • 🧭 Confusing progression and gating
  • 🎮 Suboptimal auto-battle functionality
  • 💰 Gacha system with low rates
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve for new players

Reverse

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Honkai

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Glitches with certain quest progression
  • Inconsistent voice-over and text synchronization

Requested features

5 requests
  • Co-op multiplayer mode
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to skip cutscenes
  • Improved relic/artifact farming system
  • Increased storage optimization

Reverse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and decompression issues on launch
  • Inconsistencies between voice lines and subtitles

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Honkai

One-time13
  • Oneiric Shard ×60$0.99
  • Special Ticket Pack$0.99
  • Express Supply Pass$4.99
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  • Oneiric Shard ×300$4.99
  • Trailblaze Assistance Pack2 variants$4.99
  • The Nameless Glory$9.99
  • Honor Badge$11.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×980$14.99
  • Special Pass Exclusive Giftbox2 variants$14.99
  • The Nameless Medal$19.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×1980$29.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×3280$49.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×6480$99.99
31 purchases

Reverse

One-time31
  • Rookie Shopping Day$0.99
  • Special Pack Ⅹ$0.99
  • Gold Collection$0.99
Show 28 more
  • Rookie Shopping Day II$0.99
  • Rookie Special$1.99
  • Version Pack Ⅰ2 variants$1.99
  • Special Pack Ⅰ2 variants$2.99
  • The Shimmering Feast$3.99
  • Version Pack Ⅱ2 variants$4.99
  • 300 Crystal Drops$4.99
  • Roaring Month$4.99
  • With the Shadows I$6.99
  • Garment XVIII$6.99
  • Garment Pack Ⅶ$6.99
  • Special Pack Ⅳ$8.99
  • Rookie Offer$9.99
  • COLLECTOR'S EDITION$9.99
  • Summon Sale Pack$9.99
  • Roaring Season$9.99
  • Garment XIX$9.99
  • Garment XVII$9.99
  • Decatone - Conduit of the Unseen$10.99
  • Promise of Anniversary$10.99
  • Souvenir of the Snow$14.99
  • 980 Crystal Drops$14.99
  • COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE$14.99
  • Initial Summon Pack$19.99
  • Offer of the Month$24.99
  • Special Pack 12$29.99
  • Souvenir of the Carnival$29.99
  • 6480 Crystal Drops$99.99

Questions

Is Honkai free?
Honkai 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, Honkai or Reverse?
Reverse is rated higher. Honkai averages 4.4 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Reverse averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.
Do Honkai or Reverse have ads?
Honkai shows ads; Reverse does not.
Which is updated more often, Honkai or Reverse?
Honkai ships an update every 6 weeks, and Reverse every 5 weeks. Most recently, Honkai was updated on October 30, 2026 and Reverse on October 29, 2026.

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