Comparison

OUTERPLANE vs Blue Archive (12)

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

Head to head
About

OUTERPLANE

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
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OUTERPLANE – The Skill Timing RPG ◎ The revenge of an Earthling summoned to another world begins! Summoned to Mirsha, Earthling K vows vengeance against his betrayers and sets off on a journey with the automaton, Eva… A thrilling tale of intertwined fates unfolds. 【Turn-Based Action Like Never Before】 Unleash cinematic skill chains and explosive Burst systems! Experience the pinnacle of turn-based strategy fused with dazzling action. 【High-Quality 3D Anime Heroes】 Meet distinctive companions brought to life in full 3D animation. Feel the perfect sync of anime visuals and thrilling RPG combat! 【Immersive Epic Story】 An isekai saga spanning over 1.3 million words of storytelling. Discover special side stories unique to each character! ⁜⁜ Community ⁜⁜ Official Discord https://discord.gg/xUcrH7H8jA Official Twitter https://twitter.com/outerplane

About

Blue Archive (12)

Lead charming allies in 3D real-time battles within a vast academy city. Build bonds with characters through in-game interactions and uncover their secrets. Experience an unpredictable story filled with friendship, love, and thrilling military action.

Highlights
  • 3D real-time battles
  • Strategic team leadership
  • Character bonding and interaction
  • In-game messenger (Momo Talk)
  • Unpredictable main story
  • Relationship and sub stories
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Embark on an adventure with the girls of this epic anime fantasy RPG, Blue Archive, and dive into its world of strategic combat, brought to life by stunning animations. Your journey through Kivotos will be one filled with victory and loss, love and heartbreak, all alongside an unforgettable, touching story. Build strong, deep relationships and get to know each student's unique story while leading your squad. So let's go, Sensei! ■A Fantasy-Filled Anime RPG You'll Never Forget! Step into Kivotos and your adventure as a teacher will begin. Experience a story of love and friendship with stunning cinematics, in both 2D and 3D animation. Throughout your journey, you'll meet and befriend the students of this world, learning their unique stories and motivations. Each girl plays a vital role in the story: building strong bonds, forming squads to protect those they love, and creating heartwarming memories with Sensei! ■Lead Elite Anime Girls into Battle in this Tactical RPG Experience! Form a squad with the girls you meet, each contributing their own unique combat elements. Adapt your strategies throughout the adventure to lead them to victory! With stunning animation and 3D cinematics, Blue Archive's combat is a blend of strategy and rich visuals. ■Foster Bonds with the Girls in Relationship Stories! Every girl in Blue Archive has her own story of love to share. Foster strong bonds with your students in their relationship episodes as you unlock new sides to them in MomoTalk and private chats that shape this fantasy world. With every chapter, you'll find new connections and elements that make this RPG what it is today. ■Explore an Anime-Inspired Fantasy MMORPG Full of Stories Experience a world where beautiful animation meets RPG mechanics. Its fascinating stories will immerse you as you experience life with the girls of Kivotos. Whether you're on secret missions, battling through gacha content, or enjoying club antics, every corner invites you into another adventure. Lead your squad into each challenge—victory and new stories await every encounter. ■Gacha Your Way to Victory—With Strategy, Epic Fantasy, and Anime Girls! Recruit students to your squad and battle your way to victory! Each new girl brings a fresh story and a powerful element to wield in your adventure. As you take them into battle, you'll develop new strategies and formations for your RPG adventure. Create strong synergy and lead your squad to victory, unlocking secret episodes! Blue Archive is more than a game—it's an epic RPG journey, filled with poignant stories of resilience, growth, and love. Experience a school story brought to life by unforgettable girls in this fantasy world. Meet the students of Kivotos and build your squad today! Follow Us: Official Site: https://bluearchive.nexon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EN.BlueArchive Twitter: https://twitter.com/EN_BlueArchive Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrnDYrkovQhCCE8kwKcvKQ Note: An internet connection is required to play this game. *For the best gaming experience, the following specs are recommended: iOS 16 or higher / iPhone 14 or higher / Minimum 3GB RAM required By downloading this game, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. - Terms of Service: http://m.nexon.com/terms/304 - Privacy Policy: http://m.nexon.com/terms/305 ■ App Permission Information In order to provide services below, we are requesting certain permissions. [Optional Permission] Camera: To take photos or record videos for upload Photos: To save and upload photos / videos Microphone: Required to record videos for uploads. Security: Required for personalized advertising and service usage analysis. * You can still use the service without agreeing to the optional permissions. [Permission Management] ▶Go to Settings > Privacy, select permission, and toggle the button next to the app's name. * This app offers in-app purchases. You can disable this feature by adjusting your device settings.

Screenshots

OUTERPLANE4 screens
Blue Archive (12)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OUTERPLANE at 4.7 against Blue Archive (12)'s 4.2. OUTERPLANE also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 94) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Blue Archive (12)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% vs 43%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. OUTERPLANE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Blue Archive (12) 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

OUTERPLANE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OUTERPLANE has 3.7K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of OUTERPLANE's written reviews are positive against 74% of Blue Archive (12)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OUTERPLANE ships an update fortnightly, Blue Archive (12) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OUTERPLANE versus Blue Archive (12): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOUTERPLANEBlue Archive (12)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better4.2 (94 ratings)
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better94
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB426 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMajor Nine Co.,Ltd.NEXON Company

Customer experience

OUTERPLANE

All ratings3,686 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral15.1%
Negative41.5%

Blue Archive (12)

All ratings92 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.7%

Bugs and requests

OUTERPLANE

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Blue Archive (12)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

OUTERPLANE

One-time10
  • Deep Sea Step-Up II$0.59
  • Grand Appreciation Festival I$0.59
  • Veronica Premium Pack$0.99
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  • Welcome Recruitment Package$2.99
  • Starter Package$2.99
  • Login Pack 1$2.99
  • Naughty Step-Up II$2.99
  • Valentine Adventure Pack$4.99
  • Veronica Premium Pack$4.99
  • Eva’s Special Ether Pack$7.99
10 purchases

Blue Archive (12)

One-time10
  • New Teacher Pyroxene Pack$0.99
  • 2-Week AP Pack$2.99
  • Monthly Pyroxene Half Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Monthly Pyroxene Pack$6.99
  • Pyroxene x2352$18.99
  • HiddenRuins 3Start Select Pack$18.99
  • Pyroxene x4800$64.99
  • Monthly Pyroxene x6,600$64.99
  • Pyroxene x8000$64.99
  • Pyroxene x6600$64.99

Questions

Is OUTERPLANE free?
OUTERPLANE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blue Archive (12) free?
Blue Archive (12) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OUTERPLANE or Blue Archive (12)?
OUTERPLANE is rated higher. OUTERPLANE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Blue Archive (12) averages 4.2 from 94 ratings.
Do OUTERPLANE or Blue Archive (12) have ads?
OUTERPLANE shows ads; Blue Archive (12) does not.
Which is updated more often, OUTERPLANE or Blue Archive (12)?
OUTERPLANE ships an update fortnightly, and Blue Archive (12) every 5 weeks. Most recently, OUTERPLANE was updated on November 3, 2026 and Blue Archive (12) on November 5, 2026.

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