# Reverse vs Etheria

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 (#142 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, Etheria every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse | Etheria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etheria-restart/id6737684676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) | [XD Entertainment Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563750317) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse

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

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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


### Etheria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etheria-restart/id6737684676)

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game not starting despite user input
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- English voice acting
- More store accessibility


## Frequently asked 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 4, 2026 and Etheria on October 3, 2026.

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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.*