# Honkai vs Reverse

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.

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.

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.

Honkai ships an update every 6 weeks, Reverse every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Honkai | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honkai-star-rail/id1599719154/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599719156) | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) |

## What reviewers say

### Honkai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honkai-star-rail/id1599719154)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Adventure, #45 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #174 Top Free · Adventure, #189 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oneiric Shard ×60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Ticket Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Express Supply Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trailblaze Assistance Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Nameless Glory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Honor Badge | $11.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Pass Exclusive Giftbox | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Nameless Medal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×3280 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Oneiric Shard ×6480 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and decompression issues on launch
- Inconsistencies between voice lines and subtitles

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 30, 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.*