# Reverse vs BrownDust2

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse at none against BrownDust2's shown. Reverse also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 53%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). BrownDust2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BrownDust2 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 6.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 53% of BrownDust2's.

Reverse ships an update every 6 weeks, BrownDust2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse | BrownDust2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browndust2-full-burst-rpg/id6450099588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | #125 |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 586 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) | [NEOWIZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/392281430) |

## 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


### BrownDust2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browndust2-full-burst-rpg/id6450099588)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #149 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure with console-level 2D graphics and captivating storylines. Experience immersive gameplay in both landscape and vertical modes, featuring strategic turn-based battles and engaging PvP content.

**Highlights:** Console-level 2D graphics, Live 2D characters, Landscape and vertical modes, Captivating storyline, Quarter-view 3x4 battle system, User-vs-User PvP, Evil Castle challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Dia Package1 | $4.29 | one-time |
| MEGA SALE First Countdown PACK | $4.29 | one-time |
| Happy Halloween! Lucky Draw Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yuri Prestige Skin Lucky Draw | $7.99 | one-time |
| Scheherazade Prestige Skin Draw | $7.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Dia Package2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| ユースティアプレステージスキンガチャパッケージ | $7.99 | one-time |
| Teresse Prestige Skin Draw Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Zenith Prestige Skin Lucky Draw | $7.99 | one-time |
| Clumsy Wuff Tyr Special Skin | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 💎 Generous gacha system
- 🎨 Beautiful art and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔥 Overly sexualized character designs
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance problems
- 💰 Monetization and gacha system could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during summons and battles
- Freezing and unresponsiveness in certain game modes
- Incorrect or missing translations in the UI
- Progression blockers and quest issues

**Requested features**

- Add language localization options (e.g., Spanish, French, German)
- Improve server stability and reduce crashes
- Optimize performance for older/lower-end devices
- Tone down the excessive fanservice and sexualization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Is BrownDust2 free?

BrownDust2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse or BrownDust2?

Reverse is rated higher. Reverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while BrownDust2 averages 4.5 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Reverse or BrownDust2 have ads?

BrownDust2 shows ads; Reverse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse or BrownDust2?

Reverse ships an update every 6 weeks, and BrownDust2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reverse was updated on November 8, 2026 and BrownDust2 on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reverse or BrownDust2?

Reverse currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and BrownDust2 at #125. 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.*