Comparison

Reverse vs NU

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 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
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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

NU

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a chaotic world by forming bonds with unique characters. This BL life simulation game features animated characters, emotional storylines, and a cast of renowned Japanese voice actors.

Highlights
  • BL life simulation gameplay
  • Animated characters with dynamic performances
  • Japanese voice actor cast
  • Character-driven storylines and events
  • Bond system to deepen relationships
  • Unlockable outfits and special scenes
Features
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Long ago, to calm the elemental spirits causing chaos across Klein Continent, Grand Sorcerer Huey placed elemental gemstones capable of regulating nature in five altars, protecting them with magic seals. Each decade, Huey and his clan members would set out on a journey to maintain the altars, but twenty years ago, Huey vanished. With no one to tend to the gemstones, equilibrium slowly gave way to natural disasters and the spread of the Dead Zone. That's when Huey's familiars summoned a protagonist from another world: Eiden. Following his arrival in Klein, Eiden assumes the mission of the vanished Grand Sorcerer. He learns to regulate his essence—similar to Huey's—and through close bonds with clan members learns to harness its power, so that the seal of the neon gemstone may be released and its strength restored. NU: Carnival - Bliss is a BL life simulation game for mobile. The game's animated characters offer an immersive experience and Japanese VAs bring over ten, emotion-rich characters to life. Exclusive events invite players into character-driven storylines. Journey to a new world and build strong bonds with your clan members! [Conclude contracts with clan members: spend meaningful times with enchanting characters] You can select your favorite character to appear on your home screen. A noble knight, a friendly priest, a powerful lord, a confounding fox yokai... Each clan member has his own exclusive main story chapter and side stories to fully flesh out their personalities. Exclusive events let you obtain clan members with special outfits and enjoy exciting storylines. Set off on a journey on the Klein Continent with companions from a new world! [A cast of amazing voice actors: a feast for the eyes and ears] NU: Carnival - Bliss has a cast of famous Japanese voice actors to bring out the characters' unique charms. Their voices in combination with beautiful compositions and touching scenes will immerse you in a dramatic audio experience as you interact with characters. [A show of animated characters: enjoy dynamic performances] The game's characters are all animated. Tap the characters to see different reactions and animations. You can unlock a variety of outfits for an interactive experience combining sight and sound. Depending on the rarity of the characters, their outfits become increasingly luxurious; their dialogues become richer following birthdays, events, and affinity levels to create a strong sense of companionship. [Exclusive story and interactive scenes: deepen your connections] Give presents in the Bond system and raise your affinity with the characters! Reach milestones in your relationships to unlock unique storylines for each character—SSR characters will unlock even more special scenes. The main character Eiden is versatile with much room to develop emotional bonds. Each character has private stories, letting you experience their unique journeys. The sense of presence of the immersive interactions will keep you engaged. [A refined combat system: fight exciting battles with multiple formations] NU: Carnival - Bliss is a turn-based RPG. Freely choose up to five characters to form a team that suits your playing style, using type matchups and character skills to achieve victory. As each of your allies gets hit in battle, visual effects and expressions change, enriching the battles. Do you want to fight to your heart's content in a new world? High-difficulty stages and special game modes are made available from time to time, waiting for you to rise to the challenge! Official website: https://nucarnivalbliss.com/ Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nucarnival_bliss/ Official Twitter(X): https://twitter.com/nucarnivalbliss Official support: ask-nucarnival-bliss@thedarkwind.com

Screenshots

Reverse4 screens
NU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Reverse at 13.0 against NU's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 31 one-off in-app purchases and NU sells 89 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reverse against 4.7 for NU. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 74% of NU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, NU monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Reverse versus NU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReverseNU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings) — better4.7 (5.6K ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better73.8% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better5.6K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB289 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBluepoch Co.,Ltd.DarkWind Ltd.

Customer experience

Reverse

All ratings10,155 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews721 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.6%

NU

All ratings5,628 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews1,048 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative16.3%

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

NU

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 💕 Appealing character designs
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style
  • 🎶 Great voice acting and music
  • 🤩 Addictive and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Censored intimate scenes
  • ⏱️ Lengthy loading times
  • 🤔 Difficulty progressing without spending
  • 🤕 Enemies scale too quickly
  • 🤯 Glitches and login 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

NU

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to log in or continue progress
  • Downloading resources failing or getting stuck
  • Purchased items not appearing in inventory

Requested features

5 requests
  • Uncensored version with adult content
  • Ability to link existing accounts
  • More character customization options
  • Improved enemy scaling and difficulty progression
  • Optimization for faster loading and fewer glitches

In-app purchases

31 purchases

Reverse

One-time31
  • 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
89 purchases

NU

One-time89
  • Cherished Warmth Limited Liste$0.99
  • Offering Limited Listen I$0.99
  • Biting Wave Limited Listen I$0.99
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  • Limited Listen I2 variants$0.99
  • 1 Sorcery Gems$0.99
  • Grand Sorcerer's Club$3.49
  • PRISON · RIOT · REVOLT I$4.49
  • PUZZLING INVITATION I$4.49
  • CYBERNEtical Paradox Exclusive$4.49
  • Cherished Warmth Limited Liste$4.49
  • Gale Racer Exclusive Blessing$4.49
  • Offering Limited Listen IV$4.49
  • Midsummer Wish Exclusive Bless$4.49
  • Biting Wave Limited Listen IV$4.49
  • Exclusive Blessing I6 variants$4.49
  • Limited Listen IV2 variants$4.49
  • NU Adventurer's Pack$4.49
  • Battle of Gods Blessing I$4.49
  • Wilted Dreams Blessing I$4.49
  • Hidden Wings Blessing I$4.49
  • Shine Gemstone Heart I$4.49
  • Circus of Eccentricities I$4.49
  • Feast of Roses I$4.49
  • RAZOR'S EDGE I$4.49
  • Divergent Dream I$4.49
  • Sleepless Fun Fair I$4.49
  • Thousand Days of Magic I$4.49
  • Greenwood Miracle I$4.49
  • Sweet Heart Attack I$4.49
  • Mirage of Scales I$4.49
  • THE STARSCAPE I$4.49
  • GIVE IT YOUR ALL! I$4.49
  • Welcome to Elysium I$4.49
  • Trailblazer's Pack$5.49
  • 5 Sorcery Gems$5.99
  • Limited Anniversary I$6.49
  • Forgotten Bounty S13-Small$6.49
  • Intimate Regard (Small)$6.49
  • Forgotten Bounty S10-Small$6.49
  • Limited Listen III$7.49
  • New Start Pack$7.49
  • Grand Sorcerer's VIP Club$7.99
  • Energy Refill Pack$7.99
  • 2026 Spring Wishes$8.49
  • 2025 Spring Wishes$8.49
  • Kuya's Birthday Box Supply$8.99
  • Edmond's Birthday Feast Box$8.99
  • Thousand Days of Magic II$8.99
  • Twinkle Passionate Support B$8.99
  • Twinkle Passionate Support A$8.99
  • 9 Sorcery Gems$9.99
  • CYBERNEtical Paradox Chip Modu$10.99
  • Time Capsule Exclusive Blessin$10.99
  • Silky Roulette Support I$10.99
  • CYBERNETical.Prelude$16.99
  • Shiny Roulette Support Pack$16.99
  • Shadow Roulette Support Pack$16.99
  • Rose Roulette Support Pack$16.99
  • Morvay's Birthday Itinerary$19.99
  • PRISON · RIOT · REVOLT II$19.99
  • PUZZLING INVITATION II$19.99
  • Kuya's Birthday Itinerary$19.99
  • Quincy's Birthday Fantasy$19.99
  • Time Capsule Exclusive Blessin$19.99
  • Wilted Dreams Blessing II$19.99
  • Kuya's Birthday Feast$19.99
  • Shine Gemstone Heart II$19.99
  • Circus of Eccentricities II$19.99
  • RAZOR'S EDGE II$19.99
  • Divergent Dream II$19.99
  • Sleepless Fun Fair II$19.99
  • Garu's Birthday Itinerary$19.99
  • Greenwood Miracle II$19.99
  • Sweet Heart Attack II$19.99
  • Quincy's Birthday Itinerary$19.99
  • Mirage of Scales II$19.99
  • Dante's Birthday Itinerary$19.99
  • THE STARSCAPE II$19.99
  • Rei's Birthday Itinerary$19.99
  • GIVE IT YOUR ALL! II$19.99
  • Welcome to Elysium II$19.99
  • 20 Sorcery Gems$21.49
  • Eiden's Birthday Itinerary$23.99
  • JOURNEY TO A NU WORLD I$42.99
  • BLOOD KEY Exclusive Blessing I$42.99
  • Rust-Colored Past I$42.99
  • Gambler's Paradise I$42.99
  • GIVE IT YOUR ALL! III$42.99
  • 50 Sorcery Gems$52.99

Questions

Is Reverse free?
Reverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NU free?
NU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reverse or NU?
Reverse is rated higher. Reverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while NU averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.
Do Reverse or NU have ads?
Neither Reverse nor NU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reverse or NU?
Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, and NU monthly. Most recently, Reverse was updated on October 28, 2026 and NU on October 28, 2026.

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