Comparison

Reversed Front vs Crystal Legends

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reversed Front

Engage in a grand strategy simulation where you lead various factions to overthrow a communist regime or defend it. Explore a fictionalized Cathayan Continent with a rich historical backdrop, making strategic decisions across 269 territories.

Highlights
  • Playable factions: Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan, Cathaysian Rebels, Communists
  • Conquer or defend 269 territories
  • Historical narrative simulation
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Faction-specific HQ options
Features
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The players may assume the role of Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs (East Turkestan), Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan or Cathaysian Rebel factions, establishing Organizations in 269 territories in the Cathayan Continent to overthrow the Communist regime! Or you can choose to lead the Communists to defeat all enemies, and resume the century-long march of the Communist revolution to the other side of the land and sea! A War Saga of Our Everyday World 400 years ago, dispensing fealties and brute force, House of Aisin Giro from Manchuria conquered the four realms of the Cathayan Continent within a century. Under Aisin Giro’s divide and conquer, the fates of the four realms - the grasslands of Tartaria, deserts of Turkestan, Snowfields of Tibet, and the fertile farmlands of China - were entwined together in the form of United Empires. 110 years ago, Aisin Giro stepped down from the throne after a military coup in the year of the white pig. Without the imperial overlord, the four realms went their separate ways. After 40 years of intermittent warfare, the Communists conquer China proper under the "United Front" (collaborate with less antagonistic rivals to defeat major enemies) strategy. The Communists also tried their utmost to conquer as many of Aisin Giro’s vassals and annexed lands as possible, forging a new mega state: The People’s Republic. The seeds of hatred bloomed into a reconquista of the east, from whence the Seventy Years’ War unfolded - a long-term hybrid war fought between those with the grim determination to uphold a ‘united’ republic and those who wish to revive their old independent states. Around a decade ago, the Communists regressed to heavy-handed, reckless and inept governance, while also trying to expand their scope of influence. Malicious ethnic cleansing and an obstreperous military resulting in widespread corruption, embezzlement, exploitation, slaughter and defilement. The Republic becomes a ghost of its former glory, but the world still awaits determined strategists who would go up against the Communists, while other major powers of the world remain undecided. Taiwan, a remnant of Aisin Giro’s previous colonies, stands their ground in the face of Communists’ might. Fending off the persistent aggravation of the Communists, Taiwan stays vigilant from across the strait. Could Taiwan stay safe by not provoking the Communists, keeping away from matters in the Cathayan Continent? Or should they refrain from repeating the same mistakes of the last thirty years which allowed the Communists to grow into the behemoth it is today? Taiwan has yet to come to a conclusion, but the war is still at hand. A Simulation for Rebels There are 9 playable Factions (Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan, Cathaysian Rebels or the Communists) in the game for the players to choose from. The player may choose a revolutionary faction; as its member, the player needs to pacify internal strife, negotiate for foreign support, establish resistance organizations, deplete the Communists’ resources through peaceful and forceful means, in order to hasten the "Great Flood" that will befall the Communists to uproot the reg.

About

Crystal Legends

Assemble a team of legendary heroes, from Holy Paladins to Fearsome Dragons, and engage in epic battles. Collect and strengthen your characters, join guilds to conquer the world, and team up for challenging guild raids to earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Collect and strengthen legendary heroes
  • Join guilds and conquer the world
  • Team up for epic guild raids
  • Earn endless rewards and hero summons
  • Assemble a powerful roster of characters
Features
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For the Alliance! Step into a realm filled with Holy Paladins, Fearsome Dragons, Malevolent Sorcerers, and over 50 other legendary heroes! Assemble a powerful roster of characters inspired by timeless legends and engage in epic battles that evoke the most memorable worlds. - Collect and Strengthen Heroes: Discover and recruit a diverse array of heroes, each boasting unique abilities and personalities. Build your legendary team and rise to greatness! - Join Guilds & Conquer the World: Team up with players from around the globe, form guilds, and leave your mark by climbing the leaderboards and challenging rivals in thrilling battles. - Team Up for Epic Guild Raids: Face formidable Bosses alongside your allies to earn massive rewards and exclusive gear that will enhance your heroes’ power. - Endless Rewards & Hero Summons: Enjoy generous rewards, including frequent hero summons, giving you the chance to bolster your roster and devise new strategies. Are you ready to forge your legend and ascend to greatness? Download Crystal Legends now and embark on your epic adventure!

Screenshots

Reversed Front4 screens
Crystal Legends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crystal Legends at 4.4 against Reversed Front's 4.0. Crystal Legends also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Reversed Front's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Reversed Front sells 36 one-off in-app purchases and Crystal Legends sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crystal Legends holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Reversed Front's written reviews are positive against 64% of Crystal Legends's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reversed Front ships an update weekly, Crystal Legends every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reversed Front versus Crystal Legends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversed FrontCrystal Legends
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (107 ratings)4.4 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews63.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better98
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB1.7 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperESC TaiwanFarlight Games

Customer experience

Reversed Front

All ratings107 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative35.0%

Crystal Legends

All ratings98 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative27.5%

User reviews

Reversed Front

From 107 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Interesting game mechanics
  • 💡 Good decision-making aspects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screens
  • 🐛 Severe performance issues and lag
  • 🐛 Unstable servers and connection problems
  • 🐛 Buggy UI with unresponsive buttons
  • 🐛 Poor optimization and optimization

Crystal Legends

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 👍 Childhood game
  • 👍 Old classic
  • 👍 Amazing!

Room to improve

  • 💰 Upgrade hero cost too high
  • 🔁 Straight up stole nearly everything from Soul Hunters

Bugs and requests

Reversed Front

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Black screen and crashes
  • Unresponsive UI and buttons
  • Severe lag and performance problems
  • Server instability and connection issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve game optimization and performance
  • Fix UI issues and bugs
  • Enhance server stability and connectivity

Crystal Legends

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Account linking issue on iPad
  • Game unavailable, no launch date

Requested features

1 request
  • Allow playing on multiple devices with one account

In-app purchases

36 purchases

Reversed Front

One-time36
  • 禮包:軍用糧票$0.99
  • 禮包:下鄉知青證$0.99
  • 銅錢90$2.99
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  • 禮包 1$5.99
  • 禮包 2$5.99
  • 禮包 3$7.99
  • 禮包 4$7.99
  • 月卡$8.99
  • 銅錢300$8.99
  • 投誠狀$8.99
  • 特許牙牌$9.99
  • 禮包:特供糧票$9.99
  • 禮包:革命光榮證$9.99
  • 海蘭珠-聖誕節$19.99
  • 杏仁-泳衣$19.99
  • 動員令$19.99
  • 庚子式匕首符文$24.99
  • 庚子式法器符文$24.99
  • 銅錢900$24.99
  • 庚子式言靈符文$24.99
  • 庚子式刀劍符文$24.99
  • 庚子式槍械符文$24.99
  • 庚子式弓弩符文$24.99
  • 庚子式爆裂符文$24.99
  • 保定式匕首符文$29.99
  • 保定式法器符文$29.99
  • 保定式重擊符文$29.99
  • 保定式暗器符文$29.99
  • 保定式槍械符文$29.99
  • 保定式弓弩符文$29.99
  • 保定式言靈符文$29.99
  • 保定式刀劍符文$29.99
  • 保定式爆裂符文$29.99
  • 銅錢1750$49.99
  • 資金 2000$49.99
  • 銅錢3000$79.99
16 purchases

Crystal Legends

One-time16
  • $0.29 gift pack$0.29
  • $0.49 gift pack$0.49
  • 60 Diamond$0.99
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  • $0.99 gift pack$0.99
  • $1.99 gift pack$1.99
  • 300 Diamond$4.99
  • Black Gold Monthly Card$4.99
  • $4.99 gift pack$4.99
  • $9.99 gift pack$9.99
  • Hero Battle Pass$9.99
  • $14.99 gift pack$14.99
  • $29.99 gift pack$29.99
  • 1980 Diamond$29.99
  • $49.99 gift pack$49.99
  • 6480 Diamond$99.99
  • $99.99 gift pack$99.99

Questions

Is Reversed Front free?
Reversed Front is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crystal Legends free?
Crystal Legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reversed Front or Crystal Legends?
Crystal Legends is rated higher. Reversed Front averages 4.0 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Crystal Legends averages 4.4 from 98 ratings.
Do Reversed Front or Crystal Legends have ads?
Neither Reversed Front nor Crystal Legends shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reversed Front or Crystal Legends?
Reversed Front ships an update weekly, and Crystal Legends every 5 weeks. Most recently, Reversed Front was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crystal Legends on September 25, 2026.

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