Comparison

Reverse vs Etheria

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

Etheria

Embark on an RPG adventure in a virtual world threatened by a corrupted force. Assemble a team of unique heroes, master strategic turn-based combat, and explore a visually stunning 3D world. Engage in thrilling PvP battles and challenging PvE content to save humanity.

Highlights
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Limitless team compositions
  • Breathtaking 3D visuals
  • Cinematic battle spectacles
  • Strategic PvP Arena battles
  • Venture into the Threshold PvE
  • Forge unique combat styles
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Biggest rewards ever for the Anniversary Season! Claim your share of 100 Million Hydra Crystals — and pick your FREE Kinetic Animus SSR! The new Sprint Server supercharges your journey: 600 Summons, 70 Perfect Lattices, and 8 powerful Anima SSRs — all FREE, zero grind. Plus Xuan Li’s anniversary-exclusive Outfit! Fresh UI, revamped Main Quest, double drops — level up at lightning speed. The grand [Pyrite Plunder] event is live: rally your Consortium and fight for treasure. Restart Etheria. It all begins now. Etheria is an Ethereal Hero Collection RPG . When a devastating global freeze threatens to extinguish human civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into "Etheria," a virtual world, to preserve their legacy. Within Etheria, humans coexist with beings known as the Animus, who wield mysterious Anima Powers. Their peaceful coexistence shatters when the "Genesis Virus" emerges, corrupting the Animus and driving them berserk, endangering humanity's survival. In response, the Hyperlinker Union forms to combat this threat. Take on the role of a Hyperlinker and begin your adventure in Etheria. [Strategic Combat & Limitless Team Compositions] Etheria evolves classic turn-based combat by incorporating diverse strategic mechanics and sandbox exploration, delivering a next-generation Team RPG experience! Create countless team combinations by synergizing Animus abilities, issue real-time combat commands, and freely control each Animus in battle. Master skill combinations and tactical setups to experience the thrill of overcoming powerful foes through superior strategy. [Breathtaking 3D Visuals & Cinematic Spectacle] Built in Unreal Engine, Etheria delivers cinematic immersion through lifelike lighting, detailed shadows, and fully rendered real-time scenes. Each character features unique combat animations enhanced by dynamic camera work and dazzling effects, creating spectacular battles without visual clutter or overwhelming effects. [Strategic PvP Arena Battles] Step into the Arena, where non-stop duels rage day and night! Engage in exhilarating PvP battles amid roaring crowds, showcase your unique strategies to fellow Hyperlinkers, and experience the pure thrill of tactical competition as you pursue your combat dreams! [Venture into the Threshold] Explore Etheria's rich PvE content, where formidable foes from the Main Quest return in the Threshold, GP Outposts, and Investigations. Team up with your Animus squad to tackle powerful bosses! For those seeking greater challenges, venture into the Ember ruins, where even deadlier and more mysterious adversaries await... [Forge Your Combat Style] Each Animus features a unique Prowess system with diverse progression paths. Customize their abilities through Shell equipment and nearly a hundred different Ether Module combinations to develop distinct fighting styles and combat approaches. Create specialized builds for your favorite Animus to tackle any battle scenario! [Discover Extraordinary Allies] Your journey through this virtual metropolis of danger and opportunity won't be lonely! Meet hundreds of unique Animus characters: a dual-wielding Reaper carrying a mighty coffin, a punk genius Hacker, a metropolitan Empress who manipulates Soul Flames... Join forces to confront unknown threats and unveil the mysteries of this futuristic city.

Screenshots

Reverse4 screens
Etheria4 screens

Verdict

The call

Reverse and Etheria both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 45% of Etheria's. Reverse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reverse sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Etheria sells 31 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 Etheria. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 45% of Etheria's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, Etheria every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Reverse versus Etheria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReverseEtheria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings) — better4.7 (8.5K ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better8.5K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB3.6 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBluepoch Co.,Ltd.XD Entertainment Pte Ltd

Customer experience

Reverse

All ratings10,155 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews714 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative12.6%

Etheria

All ratings8,549 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews798 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative46.7%

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

Etheria

From 8.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Low data usage
  • 👍 Amazing animation and characters
  • 👍 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Enjoyable story

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game still under maintenance
  • 🔊 No English voice acting

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

Etheria

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not starting despite user input
  • Download issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • English voice acting
  • More store accessibility

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
31 purchases

Etheria

One-time31
  • Beginner Pack: Anima$0.99
  • Level 10 Pack$0.99
  • Daily Special Pack$4.99
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  • Monthly Supply Card$4.99
  • Beginner Pack: Enhanced$4.99
  • Level 25 Pack$4.99
  • Level 15 Pack$4.99
  • Jazz Swing Bundle$4.99
  • Premium Pass$10.99
  • Module Essence Supply$10.99
  • Animus General Chest$10.99
  • Psyche Rock Bundle$10.99
  • Ultimate Pass$15.49
  • Beginner Pack: Apex$15.49
  • Apex Supply Chest$15.49
  • Animus Vanguard Chest$15.49
  • Digital Beat Bundle$15.49
  • Special Training Supply$30.99
  • Apex Recon Chest$30.99
  • Animus Rival Chest$30.99
  • Level 40 Pack$30.99
  • Beginner Pack IV$30.99
  • Pop Break Bundle$30.99
  • Apex Ascension Chest$50.99
  • Animus Peak Chest$50.99
  • Level 45 Pack$50.99
  • Beginner Pack V$50.99
  • Mambo Rush Bundle$50.99
  • Apex Premium Chest$99.99
  • Level 50 Pack$99.99
  • Classic Tale Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is Reverse free?
Reverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Etheria free?
Etheria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reverse or Etheria?
Reverse is rated higher. Reverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Etheria averages 4.7 from 8.5K ratings.
Do Reverse or Etheria have ads?
Etheria shows ads; Reverse does not.
Which is updated more often, Reverse or Etheria?
Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, and Etheria every 2 months. Most recently, Reverse was updated on October 2, 2026 and Etheria on October 2, 2026.

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