# OUTERPLANE vs HEIR OF LIGHT

The clearest difference is ratings volume: OUTERPLANE at 3.7K against HEIR OF LIGHT's 880. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OUTERPLANE sells 113 one-off in-app purchases and HEIR OF LIGHT sells 13 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 OUTERPLANE against 4.6 for HEIR OF LIGHT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 880 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of OUTERPLANE's written reviews are positive against 46% of HEIR OF LIGHT's.

OUTERPLANE ships an update fortnightly, HEIR OF LIGHT monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OUTERPLANE | HEIR OF LIGHT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outerplane-strategy-anime/id1630880836/reviews)** | [4.6 (880 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heir-of-light-eclipse/id1672238868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 880 |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | **46.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Major Nine Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835627322) | [Com2uS Holdings Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/646209316) |

## What reviewers say

### OUTERPLANE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outerplane-strategy-anime/id1630880836)

Embark on an epic isekai adventure with a summoned Earthling seeking revenge. Engage in strategic turn-based combat featuring cinematic skill chains and a Burst system. Collect and battle with high-quality 3D anime heroes in an immersive story.

**Highlights:** Turn-based action with skill chains, Explosive Burst system, High-quality 3D anime heroes, Immersive epic story, Character-specific side stories

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (113)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep Sea Step-Up II | $0.59 | one-time |
| Grand Appreciation Festival I | $0.59 | one-time |
| Steam Launch! Super Deal Pack | $0.59 | one-time |
| Welcome Recruitment Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Stars Legendary Weapon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Step-Up II | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Hot Deal Pack V | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Hot Deal Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Step-Up II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prelude to the Festival Step-Up II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Primine Recruitment Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) Valentine Special Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Year Lucky Pouch I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Login Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Master Support Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) Recruit Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| DanMachi Celebration Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skadi Recruit Booster I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Delta Recruit Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chocolate Squad Step-Up I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Request: Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bandit Chase Clear Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Stamina Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Recruitment Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Login Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Assortment I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Blue Dragon’s Lucky Bag I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Naughty Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Terminus Isle Support Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nostalgia Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tourist's Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heatwave Cop Delta Booster I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Step-Up III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune of Tamamo-no-Mae Booster I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Night of the Living Soulslayer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Package I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skadi Recruit Booster I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Omega Nadja Recruitment Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Step Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Year Lucky Pouch II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Step-up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Crossroads Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Master Support Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer Dream Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) Liselotte Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| DanMachi Celebration Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wax Wings’ Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Archdemon of Hubris Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Year's Step-Up I | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Midwinter Night's Dream I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Caren Recruit Support Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| OUTERPLANE Festival Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune Recruitment Celeb Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| GardenerofaForgottenParadiseI | $2.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Trickster Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Adventure Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mirsha Adventure Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Demiurge Recruitment I | $5.99 | one-time |
| Midsummer Festival I | $5.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Summer Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) OmegaNadja Booster I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spatiotemporal Rift Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gnosis Delta Recruit Booster I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Automaton's Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gnosis Dahlia Recruit BoosterI | $6.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| (Limited)Descent Support PackI | $6.99 | one-time |
| Limited  Bingo Point Pack I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Festival Celebration! Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Eva’s Special Ether Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Recruitment Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heatwave Cop Delta Booster II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skadi Booster II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stamina Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror Pack III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Baker Recruit Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Step-Up II | $10.99 | one-time |
| BellCranelRecruitSupportPack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Ryu Lion Recruit SupportPack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Automaton's Step-Up III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Archdemon of Hubris Step-UpIII | $10.99 | one-time |
| New Year's Step-Up II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Holy Night's Dianne Recruit I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Step-Up III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune Recruitment Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Event Pack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Limited  Bingo Point Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Midsummer Night Fireworks II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Trickster Pack III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Iota World Splash I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Tourist's Step-Up III | $13.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Rush Skadi Booster III | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special + Premium Pass(231121) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special+Premium Pass (240116) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special+Premium Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium +Special Pass(260519) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Step-Up III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass+Special Pass(260210) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium+Special Pass(251118) | $19.99 | one-time |
| DanMachi Celebration Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tourist's Step-Up IV | $22.99 | one-time |
| OUTERPLANE Festival Step-UpIII | $22.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Trickster Pack IV | $22.99 | one-time |
| K's Special Ether Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 🎨 Beautiful character designs
- 📚 Engaging story and lore
- 👍 Generous free-to-play rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerning monetization practices
- 🕹️ Lack of diverse character roster
- 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after updates
- Data loss and account resets
- Crashes during long battles

**Requested features**

- Add more male characters
- Improve PvP and guild systems
- Implement auto-repeat and skip options
- Increase drop rates and pity system


### HEIR OF LIGHT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heir-of-light-eclipse/id1672238868)

Experience rapid growth and rewards in this idle RPG. Engage in strategic 5v5 battles, collect over 1,000 characters, and explore a rich fantasy universe with stunning visuals. Enjoy AFK collection and competitive PvP.

**Highlights:** Rapid character progression, 5v5 team battles, Over 1,000 character combinations, Stunning fantasy illustrations, Idle AFK collection system, PvE and PvP content, Strategic deck building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.79 pack | $0.79 | one-time |
| 0.99 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99 pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2.99 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6.99 pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 34.99 pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 49.99 pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 99.99 pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent character design
- 📚 Rich lore and story
- 💰 F2P friendly
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎉 Great anniversary events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Sluggish performance
- 🔍 Misleading gacha rates
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization
- 🔄 Season-based resets

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unbalanced PvP units
- Unreliable server stability

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- More male character options
- Improved UI and animations
- Better code redemption system
- Crossover events like original Heir of Light


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OUTERPLANE free?

OUTERPLANE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HEIR OF LIGHT free?

HEIR OF LIGHT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OUTERPLANE or HEIR OF LIGHT?

OUTERPLANE is rated higher. OUTERPLANE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while HEIR OF LIGHT averages 4.6 from 880 ratings.

### Do OUTERPLANE or HEIR OF LIGHT have ads?

Both OUTERPLANE and HEIR OF LIGHT show ads.

### Which is updated more often, OUTERPLANE or HEIR OF LIGHT?

OUTERPLANE ships an update fortnightly, and HEIR OF LIGHT monthly. Most recently, OUTERPLANE was updated on October 30, 2026 and HEIR OF LIGHT on October 30, 2026.

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