# Reverse vs Isekai

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.

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.

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.

Reverse ships an update every 6 weeks, Isekai fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse | Isekai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isekaislow-life/id6449289088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 66.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #88 | **#62** |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) | [Mars Era Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688538429) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Shopping Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Crystal Drops | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roaring Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summon Sale Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980 Crystal Drops | $14.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE | $14.99 | one-time |
| Offer of the Month | $24.99 | 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


### Isekai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isekaislow-life/id6449289088)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #70 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 7 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 8 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 9 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 8, 2026 and Isekai on November 8, 2026.

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

Reverse currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Isekai at #62. 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.*