# Reverse vs Wuthering Waves

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reverse at 81% against Wuthering Waves's 65%. Reverse also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Wuthering Waves's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Wuthering Waves sells 17 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wuthering Waves has 59K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 65% of Wuthering Waves's.

Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, Wuthering Waves every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse | Wuthering Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** | [4.6 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 65.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) | [KURO GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723145160) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse

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

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


### Wuthering Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #4 Top Grossing · Action, #22 Top Grossing · Games, #57 Top Free · Role Playing, #71 Top Grossing, #108 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world action RPG adventure as Rover, reclaiming lost memories and changing a post-apocalyptic world. Explore freely, engage in fast-paced combat, and uncover hidden truths with a cast of unique companions.

**Highlights:** Expansive open-world exploration, High-degree of freedom movement, Fast-paced combat system, Cinematic storytelling and animation, Companion system with unique abilities, High-mobility expedition motorbike

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Lunites | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle07 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Lunites | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunite Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle08 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Insider Channel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Connoisseur Channel | $10.00 | one-time |
| Special Bundle40 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 980 Lunites | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Connoisseur Channel | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Lunites | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Lunites | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Lunites | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and character designs
- 👍 Generous rewards and compensation
- 💡 Unique combat system and echo system
- 🤖 Expressive and detailed NPCs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔌 Laggy and overheating on mobile devices
- 🗣️ Inconsistent voice acting quality
- 🤷‍♀️ Bland and disjointed story
- 🤬 Lack of controller support on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Dialogue and subtitle issues
- Screen orientation problems
- Enemies getting stuck in the environment
- Inconsistent login and loading issues
- Glitches during combat and cutscenes

**Requested features**

- Add controller support for mobile
- Improve optimization and reduce crashes
- Enhance story pacing and character development
- Implement more customization options
- Add co-op or multiplayer features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Is Wuthering Waves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reverse or Wuthering Waves?

Reverse is rated higher. Reverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Wuthering Waves averages 4.6 from 59K ratings.

### Do Reverse or Wuthering Waves have ads?

Neither Reverse nor Wuthering Waves shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse or Wuthering Waves?

Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wuthering Waves every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reverse was updated on September 29, 2026 and Wuthering Waves on September 30, 2026.

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