# MementoMori vs Reverse

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse at none against MementoMori's shown. Reverse also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 68%) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). MementoMori's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MementoMori sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Reverse sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MementoMori against 4.8 for Reverse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of MementoMori's written reviews are positive against 81% of Reverse's.

MementoMori ships an update fortnightly, Reverse every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MementoMori | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mementomori-afkrpg/id1611490041/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 3.0 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bank of Innovation, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/536852813) | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) |

## What reviewers say

### MementoMori

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mementomori-afkrpg/id1611490041)

Embark on an epic journey in a world shattered by calamity, where girls with extraordinary powers fight against darkness. Experience a rich story, stunning visuals, and a captivating soundtrack. Utilize strategic battles and an idle system to grow your characters and liberate the land.

**Highlights:** Epic story-driven narrative, Stunning Live2D animations, Idle System for offline progression, Strategic auto-battles, High-quality soundtrack and voice acting, Guild system for social play, Character and gear enhancement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Right of Covenant (1 Week) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Right of Covenant | $2.99 | per month |
| Daily Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Weekly Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Sale Pack 72 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack B | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack C | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack D | $8.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack E | $18.99 | one-time |
| Achievement Pack 1 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack G | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful art style and animations
- 🎶 Excellent music and voice acting
- 🌟 Unique and engaging character stories
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Chill and relaxing gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for progression and character upgrades
- 🕹️ Lack of meaningful player interaction
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear game mechanics
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when accessing certain game modes
- Inability to reply to private messages
- Inconsistent character level cap increases

**Requested features**

- More story content and character interactions
- Improved tutorial and onboarding process
- Additional gameplay modes and activities
- Ability to customize or change character outfits
- Smoother performance and stability improvements


### Reverse

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

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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 MementoMori free?

MementoMori 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, MementoMori or Reverse?

Reverse is rated higher. MementoMori averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Reverse averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do MementoMori or Reverse have ads?

MementoMori shows ads; Reverse does not.

### Which is updated more often, MementoMori or Reverse?

MementoMori ships an update fortnightly, and Reverse every 5 weeks. Most recently, MementoMori was updated on November 1, 2026 and Reverse on November 1, 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.*