Comparison

Reverse vs Isekai

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

Head to head
About

Reverse

Embark on a time-traveling adventure as a Timekeeper, journeying through the 20th century to uncover the mystery of the "Storm." Assemble a team of Arcanists, cast spells, and battle enemies in this strategic RPG with stunning retro-modern visuals and full English voice acting.

Highlights
  • Time-traveling narrative
  • Strategic RPG combat
  • Arcanist team building
  • Retro and modern art styles
  • Full English voice acting
  • Arcane spellcasting
Features
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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

About

Isekai

Transformed into a mushroom in a new world, manage and develop a town, meet diverse characters, and explore with your familiars. Build businesses, join guilds, and embark on a meaningful journey towards godhood.

Highlights
  • Town management and development
  • Character interaction and bonding
  • Familiar collection and combat
  • Exploration of new lands
  • Guild system for cooperation
  • Village building and business management
Features
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What the-? Been transported to ISEKAI and turned into an adorable walking mushroom?! In this wonderful new world, you will begin by managing and developing a small town while meeting and engaging with various types of beautiful and bizarre characters. Discover unknown lands with them as you wander at your leisure and enjoy the quiet life. -[Make a family in another world and enjoy a relaxing life] Explore fateful encounters with many different races: A gentle vampire nurse, an artistic octopus teacher, a cute siren “drinking companion”...... While away the sweet, relaxing days of ISEKAI life. -[Assemble Your Familiar Squad and Take on Epic Trials ] Transcenders can now explore fantastical locations with extraordinary monsters, and develop them into legendary familiars to break through power boundaries! Increase their stars to metamorphose, and awaken splendid transformations! Bind them to your Fellows and gain power bonuses! Familiar contract strategy + Multi-level metamorphosis + Endless tower challenge: A completely new adventure experience. Build your strongest Familiar team! Start your conquest of Familiars today! -[Explore the continent of ISEKAI and form bonds with various companions] Bond with companions from all trades and walks of life: A cat-eared maid girl, a goblin merchant, a monster hunter... Each companion has their own unique skills and is ready to aid you in exploring the secrets of ISEKAI and building your village. -[Open stores and build a village] All kinds of trades and businesses can flourish in your village: A workshop, a potion store, a tavern, a school... Use your keen business skills to develop the economy of your village, step by step. Grab the opportunities that come your way, take care of the business owners who depend on you, and build the honor and reputation of your very own village. -[Join the Adventurer’s Guild to experience cooperation and challenge] Join a guild or create your own to wander the world of ISEKAI with other fellow adventurers. You could become fast friends, or opponents in heated combat. -[On the road to godhood, every road is meaningful] As your exploration of ISEKAI unfolds, your form and reputation will change and evolve, and before you know it, you won’t just be an ordinary mushroom anymore... The road ahead has many paths, each awaiting your discovery. Come join us on the road to ISEKAI and begin a new life full of challenges and fun! For more information about the game, follow us on: -Facebook:>https://www.facebook.com/isekaislowlife -Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YnKp2UXahQ If you have any advice or feedback for our game, please send an email to: slowlifesupport@mars.games

Screenshots

Reverse4 screens
Isekai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse at 4.8 against Isekai's 4.5. Reverse also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Isekai's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Reverse sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Isekai 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

Reverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 67% of Isekai's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reverse ships an update every 6 weeks, Isekai fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Reverse versus Isekai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReverseIsekai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings) — better4.5 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better66.6% of reviews
Number of ratings10K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#83#69 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB3.7 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBluepoch Co.,Ltd.Mars Era Limited

Customer experience

Reverse

All ratings10,171 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews724 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.6%

Isekai

All ratings11,014 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews1,272 reviews
Positive66.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.3%

User reviews

Reverse

From 10K App Store ratings

What 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

Isekai

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 🌟 Engaging story and characters
  • 👍 Relaxing and chill experience
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style

Room to improve

  • 💰 Heavily pay-to-win
  • 🤑 Overpriced in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Lack of gender diversity for player character
  • 🙄 Oversexualized female characters
  • 🤢 Uncomfortable with sexualization of minors

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

Isekai

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Connection issues and server instability
  • Account reset problems after breaks
  • Roaming feature bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • More male romance options
  • Ability to customize player character gender
  • Less sexualized character designs
  • Improved balance between free-to-play and paid progression

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Reverse

One-time10
  • Rookie Shopping Day$0.99
  • Gold Collection$0.99
  • Rookie Special$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 300 Crystal Drops$4.99
  • Roaring Month$4.99
  • COLLECTOR'S EDITION$9.99
  • Summon Sale Pack$9.99
  • 980 Crystal Drops$14.99
  • COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE$14.99
  • Offer of the Month$24.99
10 purchases

Isekai

One-time10
  • Value Pack 1$0.99
  • Value Pack 2$2.99
  • Monthly Card$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Value Pack 3$4.99
  • Value Pack 4$9.99
  • Value Pack 5$14.99
  • Value Pack 6$19.99
  • Value Pack 7$29.99
  • Value Pack 8$49.99
  • Value Pack 9$99.99

Questions

Is Reverse free?
Reverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Isekai free?
Isekai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reverse or Isekai?
Reverse is rated higher. Reverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Isekai averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.
Do Reverse or Isekai have ads?
Neither Reverse nor Isekai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reverse or Isekai?
Reverse ships an update every 6 weeks, and Isekai fortnightly. Most recently, Reverse was updated on November 7, 2026 and Isekai on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Reverse or Isekai?
Reverse currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Isekai at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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