Reverse vs Chaos Zero Nightmare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Time-traveling narrative
- Strategic RPG combat
- Collectible Arcanists
- Arcane spellcasting
- Stunning retro-modern visuals
- Full English voice acting
- Cinematic adventure
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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
Chaos Zero Nightmare
Embark on a dark fantasy RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative and gameplay. Battle cosmic horrors with unique cards and evolving strategies. Experience a visually stunning world with fully voiced characters.
- Dark fantasy narrative
- Choice-driven RPG mechanics
- Unique card-based combat
- Evolving gameplay with branching choices
- Gorgeous 2D illustrations
- Fully voiced characters
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Zero Out All Despair Smilegate's new title, "Chaos Zero Nightmare," is now open! Board the SS Nightmare now! Chaos. A cosmic disaster that struck without warning. "Chaos," a black fog that consumes planets, distorting their environment and lifeforms. The beginning, or the end, of every story. [The Blue Pot], a Chaos located on Earth, the birthplace of humanity. There have been reports of unidentifiable creatures being discovered. And for some reason, a strange phenomenon that couldn't—no, shouldn't—be happening to the Captain is occurring. ▶ A World Drenched in Darkness, A Story Etched in Memory Dive into a vast and haunting dark fantasy narrative! Crushing stress, collapsing agents... and yet, the mission continues. Break through the encroaching crisis and immerse yourself in a brutally vivid dark fantasy experience. ▶ A New Kind of RPG, Rewritten with Every Choice Aim through the agents' eyes and feel the weight of combat at your fingertips! Unique cards, branching choices, and evolving "Save Data" shaped by your journey through the Chaos. Every run is unique. Build your own strategy and master the ever-changing battlefield. ▶ Characters That Dazzle the Eyes and Steal the Heart Gorgeous 2D illustrations and striking animations make every moment a visual delight! Fully voiced by top-tier voice actors, each scene draws you deeper into the story. Join a cast of unforgettable characters in battle and beyond, and cherish every moment of your journey together! ※ How to Manage Permissions After allowing access to permissions, you can reset or turn off them as follows. - Device Settings > Privacy & Security > Select the App > Allow or Don't Allow Permissions ⁜⁜Stay up to date with the latest news on Chaos Zero Nightmare! ⁜⁜ Brand Page: https://chaoszeronightmare.onstove.com/ Official Community: https://page.onstove.com/chaoszeronightmare/en Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaosZeroNightmare_EN Official X: https://x.com/CZN_Official_EN
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Reverse at none against Chaos Zero Nightmare's shown. Reverse also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Reverse sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Chaos Zero Nightmare sells 46 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reverse against 4.9 for Chaos Zero Nightmare. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 66% of Chaos Zero Nightmare's.
Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, Chaos Zero Nightmare every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Reverse | Chaos Zero Nightmare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10K ratings) | 4.9 (15K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews — better | 66.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10K | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #154 | #101 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.6 GB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bluepoch Co.,Ltd. | Smilegate, Inc. |
Customer experience
Reverse
Chaos Zero Nightmare
User reviews
Reverse
From 10K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Chaos Zero Nightmare
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Amazing, Incredible, Gorgeous, Uniquely Compelling
- 👍 Fun, Refreshing, Engaging Gameplay
- 💎 Solid Story, Animation, and Voice Acting
- 🎨 Beautiful Character Designs and Visuals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection Issues, Login Problems, and Crashes
- 💰 Gacha Rates are Low, Grindy Progression
- ⏱️ Lengthy, Tedious, and Time-Consuming Runs
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
Chaos Zero Nightmare
Reported bugs
2 issues- Banned IP Issues
- Missing Files and Inability to Load
Requested features
3 requests- English Dubbed Version
- More Male Characters
- Flexible Character Setup
In-app purchases
Reverse
- 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
Chaos Zero Nightmare
- New Captain Support Kit I$0.99
- New Captain Support Kit II$4.99
- Coronomicon Monthly Package$4.99
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- Half-Anniversary Ticket$4.99
- Tactical Asset Monthly Supply$4.99
- Agent Growth Kit$4.99
- Aether Supply Kit$4.99
- Angel on the White Sands$7.99
- Gentle Ripples on the Night Sea$7.99
- Crimson Yearning Within the Waves$7.99
- Youth Under the Sun$7.99
- Special Data7 variants$9.99
- Partner Promotion Kit$9.99
- Imp's Mischief I$14.99
- Covert Exchange I$14.99
- Scent of Summer I$14.99
- Legacy of Will I$14.99
- Galaxy Melody I$14.99
- Emergency Rescue Operation II$14.99
- Crystal ×980$14.99
- Regular Rescue Operation II$14.99
- Golden Nebula Package I$14.99
- SS Nightmare Security Upgrade I$14.99
- Budding Seed of Karmic Fire I$14.99
- Zero Data7 variants$19.99
- Crystal ×1980$29.99
- Royal Level Up Package$29.99
- Golden Nebula Package II$29.99
- Sweet Confession Gift$29.99
- Galactic Disaster 3rd Supply Kit II$29.99
- Emergency Rescue Operation III$29.99
- Imp's Mischief II$49.99
- Covert Exchange II$49.99
- Scent of Summer II$49.99
- Legacy of Will II$49.99
- Galaxy Melody Ⅱ$49.99
- SS Nightmare Security Upgrade II$49.99
- Silver Winter Star Package I$49.99
- Galactic Disaster Support Kit I$49.99
- Large Scale Rescue Operation I$49.99
- Imp's Mischief III$99.99
- Covert Exchange Ⅲ$99.99
- Scent of Summer III$99.99
- Galaxy Melody Ⅲ$99.99
- Crystal ×6480$99.99
- Golden Nebula Package Ⅳ$99.99
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