# Summoners War vs Reverse

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse at none against Summoners War's shown. Reverse also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (81% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summoners War sells 7 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse has 10K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Summoners War's written reviews are positive against 81% of Reverse's.

Summoners War ships an update monthly, Reverse every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summoners War | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoners-war-chronicles/id1634540728/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Com2uS Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299175870) | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) |

## What reviewers say

### Summoners War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoners-war-chronicles/id1634540728)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure where you collect over 550 unique monsters and engage in strategic battles. Protect the Rahil Kingdom from evil, explore a vast world, and test your skills in various PvP and PvE content.

**Highlights:** Monster Collection (550+), Strategic Battles, Kingdom Defense Story, PvP Arena, Guild Siege Battles, Dungeon Raids, Exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 18 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Package 27 | $26.99 | one-time |
| Package 48 | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging Gameplay
- 🌟 Rich Lore and World-Building
- 🎨 Diverse Characters
- 💰 Free-to-Play Friendly
- 🎮 Great Gameplay and Graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Crashes and Bugs
- 🔋 High Battery Consumption
- 🤖 Overpowered Exclusive Characters
- 💰 Excessive Microtransactions
- 🕹️ Unresponsive Controls

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite Account Sync Loop on Steam Deck
- Stuck NPC in Act 4 Chapter 12
- Disappearing Character Customization
- Broken Auto-Play in Sunking Ruins
- Laggy Performance on Older Devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to Customize Button Sizes
- Option to Disable Repeated Voice Lines
- Improved Rune/Gear Upgrade System
- Console/PC Port
- More Balanced PvP Experience


### 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 Summoners War free?

Summoners War 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, Summoners War or Reverse?

Reverse is rated higher. Summoners War averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Reverse averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Summoners War or Reverse have ads?

Summoners War shows ads; Reverse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Summoners War or Reverse?

Summoners War ships an update monthly, and Reverse every 5 weeks. Most recently, Summoners War was updated on October 18, 2026 and Reverse on October 21, 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.*