# OUTERPLANE vs Blue Archive (12)

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OUTERPLANE | Blue Archive (12) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outerplane-strategy-anime/id1630880836/reviews)** | [4.2 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-archive-12/id6443698027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | **74.2% 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 |
| Size | 154 MB | 426 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Major Nine Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835627322) | [NEXON Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/523546006) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep Sea Step-Up II | $0.59 | one-time |
| Grand Appreciation Festival I | $0.59 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Recruitment Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Login Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Naughty Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Adventure Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eva’s Special Ether Pack | $7.99 | 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


### Blue Archive (12)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-archive-12/id6443698027)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Teacher Pyroxene Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2-Week AP Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pyroxene Half Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pyroxene Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pyroxene x2352 | $18.99 | one-time |
| HiddenRuins 3Start Select Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Pyroxene x4800 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pyroxene x6,600 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Pyroxene x8000 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Pyroxene x6600 | $64.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*