# Reverse vs Arknights

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse at 4.8 against Arknights's 4.5. Reverse also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Arknights sells 21 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 64% of Arknights's.

Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, Arknights every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse | Arknights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arknights-endfield/id6752642477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | #146 |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3.4 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) | [GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701568466) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### Arknights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arknights-endfield/id6752642477)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Explore the untamed world of Talos-II as the Endministrator of Endfield Industries. Lead your operators to defend and expand humanity's frontiers, gather resources, and build a new homeland. A new era of change awaits your choice.

**Highlights:** World exploration, Resource gathering, Base building, Operator management, Strategic defense, Story-driven progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homecoming Curios Collection Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grand Vision Arsenal Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mine bits of Origeometry | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mine a set of Origeometry | $8.99 | one-time |
| Protocol Customized | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mine a pile of Origeometry | $12.99 | one-time |
| Value Arsenal Ticket Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Winter Hunt HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dawnstar HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Rift Vigile HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Expurgatory HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pugilistic HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Spectral Splendor HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Discount Arsenal Bundle | $16.99 | one-time |
| All Rounder Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Standard Arsenal Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mine a bag of Origeometry | $20.99 | one-time |
| Protocol Flow Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mine a box of Origeometry | $33.99 | one-time |
| Mine a crate of Origeometry | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Is Arknights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reverse or Arknights?

Reverse is rated higher. Reverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Arknights averages 4.5 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Reverse or Arknights have ads?

Neither Reverse nor Arknights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse or Arknights?

Reverse ships an update every 5 weeks, and Arknights every 6 weeks. Most recently, Reverse was updated on September 26, 2026 and Arknights on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reverse or Arknights?

Reverse currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Arknights at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*