Reverse vs Echocalypse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reverse
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.
- Time-traveling narrative
- Strategic RPG combat
- Collectible Arcanists
- Arcane spellcasting
- Stunning retro-modern visuals
- Full English voice acting
- Cinematic adventure
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Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. On the last day of 1999, the "Storm" fell upon the world. You witnessed an era reversed beneath the rising raindrops. Defying all reasons, what unfolds in front of you is the world of an era long past. As the Timekeeper, observer of eras, you are free to travel through these eras after each "Storm." With the aid of Sonetto, a powerful Arcanist and ally from the Foundation, your mission is to travel through eras to where the "Storm" is most active, find other Arcanists who can sense the coming "Storm," and save them from being "sifted out" of the timeline. ▶▶Stunning Visuals Blending Retro and Modern Aesthetics◀◀ Step into the mysterious alt-history animated by unique visual elements that blend Pop Art, classical oil painting, and more art styles in history. ▶▶A Cinematic Adventure across the 20th Century◀◀ From the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, you will embark on a journey across time and space, and uncover the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999. ▶▶Full English Voice Acting with Authentic Accents◀◀ Immerse yourself in ages past. Enjoy a story performed by diverse cast of voice actors with British, Italian, French, and other accents. ▶▶Fantastic Arcanists from Different Times and Regions◀◀ People once called them "mages," "wizards," and "freaks." Now they live in uneasy coexistence with regular humans … But who are the Arcanists, really? ▶▶Weave Arcane Incantations to Attain Glorious Victories◀◀ Build your team, cast spells, and use gorgeous arcane skills to defeat your enemies. Begin your exciting adventure through time in this all-new RPG. Official Website: https://re1999.bluepoch.com/en/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverse1999global Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reverse1999_GL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reverse1999 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/reverse1999
Echocalypse
Celebrate the 2nd anniversary of this RPG with login rewards, special events, and new characters. Explore new story content and gameplay modes as you continue your journey to save the world.
- Anniversary login rewards
- New character debuts (Kala, Lilith)
- Limited-time events and modes
- New story chapters
- PvE gameplay mode
- Gacha system for characters
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Echocalypse 2.5 Year Anniversary is going live on May 16! New MR Case Honorblade Chiraha debuts with her Oath Outfit [Gentle Drink]. Past memories, present bonds, and the path ahead—the future awaits you! Log in to select a UR Case, exclusive Vibration Arm, and Neolith for free! Sign up for Iridimorphite and massive rewards! Newbie benefits upgraded: sign-in to obtain an MR Case of your choice! Awakener, are you ready for the gala? Echocalypse is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi strategy RPG. As an Awakener, you will lead humanity's final hope—the [Cases]—to harvest mystic power and scale your strength to save your sister, uncover the hidden truth, and restore world order. Fight alongside the maidens at the world's end! — Eternal Oath, Everlasting Love — They are your steadfast comrades and your emotional anchors. Encounter maidens of diverse personalities, collect Oath Tokens, and dissolve the barriers around their hearts. Experience exclusive stories and forge an unbreakable, eternal oath with your favored Case. Present the ring and let them don the bridal attire of love! — Witch Interaction, Intimate Whispers — Your once-resonant partners have lost control, transforming into [Witches]. Within the [Witch's Den], destruction and salvation intertwine. Are you ready for this journey of unknown bittersweetness? The special gameplay [Witch's Den] not only diversifies your lineup and boosts combat power, but also offers exclusive plots and unique interactions. Distinct AI-driven dialogue breathes soul into them. Speak directly with girls and create moments of intimacy! — Easy Play, Massive Draws — Explore the rich and engaging Dorm system—a warm sanctuary for the maidens. With Auto-Battle, Quick Blitz, and a suite of QoL optimizations, dailies can be cleared with ease. Various casual mini-games provide massive resources without the grind. Newbie benefits include 100 free draws delivered instantly! — Zero Loss, Smooth Growth — Tired of frequent updates and resource shortages? The growth system of Echocalypse supports quick replacement while inheriting all levels and Equipment stats. Transition smoothly between Cases with zero power loss. Invest boldly and build your ultimate team without wasting a single resource!
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Verdict
Reverse and Echocalypse both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 61% of Echocalypse's. Reverse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Echocalypse's advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Reverse sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Echocalypse sells 11 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 — 4.8 for Reverse against 4.7 for Echocalypse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 61% of Echocalypse's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Reverse | Echocalypse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10K ratings) — better | 4.7 (10K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews — better | 60.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10K — better | 10K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #81 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bluepoch Co.,Ltd. | YOOZOO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Reverse
Echocalypse
User reviews
Reverse
From 10K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
- 👍 Diverse cast of characters with unique accents
- 💎 Generous gacha system and rewards
- 🎬 Immersive story and voice acting
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Echocalypse
From 10K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Generous gacha rates
- 🎨 Stunning character designs
- 💡 Interesting story and lore
- 🎮 Variety of game modes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Overwhelming tutorial and progression
- 💰 Monetization feels predatory
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🌐 Localization issues
Bugs and requests
Reverse
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes and decompression issues on launch
- Inconsistencies between voice lines and subtitles
Requested features
4 requests- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- More frequent story updates
- Improved character progression and customization
- Account transfer and merging functionality
Echocalypse
Reported bugs
4 issues- Progress and data loss
- Inability to purchase items
- Crashes during battles
- Unresponsive UI elements
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to skip tutorial and progression
- More F2P-friendly resource acquisition
- Improved performance and stability
- Better localization and translation
- More customization options
In-app purchases
Reverse
- Rookie Shopping Day$0.99
- Special Pack Ⅹ$0.99
- Gold Collection$0.99
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- Rookie Shopping Day II$0.99
- Rookie Special$1.99
- Version Pack Ⅰ2 variants$1.99
- Special Pack Ⅰ2 variants$2.99
- The Shimmering Feast$3.99
- Version Pack Ⅱ2 variants$4.99
- 300 Crystal Drops$4.99
- Roaring Month$4.99
- With the Shadows I$6.99
- Garment XVIII$6.99
- Garment Pack Ⅶ$6.99
- Special Pack Ⅳ$8.99
- Rookie Offer$9.99
- COLLECTOR'S EDITION$9.99
- Summon Sale Pack$9.99
- Roaring Season$9.99
- Garment XIX$9.99
- Garment XVII$9.99
- Decatone - Conduit of the Unseen$10.99
- Promise of Anniversary$10.99
- Souvenir of the Snow$14.99
- 980 Crystal Drops$14.99
- COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE$14.99
- Initial Summon Pack$19.99
- Offer of the Month$24.99
- Special Pack 12$29.99
- Souvenir of the Carnival$29.99
- 6480 Crystal Drops$99.99
Echocalypse
- 0.99Giftpack$0.99
- 1.99Giftpack$1.99
- 2.99Giftpack$2.99
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- 4.99Giftpack$4.99
- 8.99Giftpack$8.99
- 9.99Giftpack$9.99
- 14.99Giftpack$14.99
- 19.99Giftpack$19.99
- 29.99Giftpack$29.99
- 49.99Giftpack$49.99
- 99.99Giftpack$99.99








