# Reverse vs Echocalypse

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). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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 November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse | Echocalypse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echocalypse-scarlet-covenant/id6446244975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#85** |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) | [YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436268048) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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


### Echocalypse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echocalypse-scarlet-covenant/id6446244975)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Adventure, #188 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Anniversary login rewards, New character debuts (Kala, Lilith), Limited-time events and modes, New story chapters, PvE gameplay mode, Gacha system for characters

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.99Giftpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99Giftpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2.99Giftpack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4.99Giftpack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8.99Giftpack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 9.99Giftpack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14.99Giftpack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99Giftpack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29.99Giftpack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 49.99Giftpack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 99.99Giftpack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Generous gacha rates
- 🎨 Stunning character designs
- 💡 Interesting story and lore
- 🎮 Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Overwhelming tutorial and progression
- 💰 Monetization feels predatory
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🌐 Localization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and data loss
- Inability to purchase items
- Crashes during battles
- Unresponsive UI elements

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip tutorial and progression
- More F2P-friendly resource acquisition
- Improved performance and stability
- Better localization and translation
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Is Echocalypse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reverse or Echocalypse?

Reverse is rated higher. Reverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Echocalypse averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do Reverse or Echocalypse have ads?

Neither Reverse nor Echocalypse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse or Echocalypse?

Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, and Echocalypse every 5 weeks. Most recently, Reverse was updated on November 1, 2026 and Echocalypse on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reverse or Echocalypse?

Reverse currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Echocalypse at #85. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*