Comparison

Reversed Front vs Karnark

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

Karnark

Embark on an epic MMORPG adventure in a vast, free-to-play world. Engage in intense PvP and PvE battles, explore dungeons, and participate in massive siege wars. Grow your character through unique systems and enjoy a convenient mobile control experience.

Highlights
  • Authentic MMORPG experience
  • PvP, Farming, Dungeons, Raids
  • Convenient mobile controls
  • Free economy system
  • Intense PVE and PVP raids
  • Character growth via costumes and creatures
  • Massive siege battles
Features
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Experience an epic saga in an authentic MMORPG. Enjoy a free adventure in the vast world of Karnak. [Game Features] - PVP / Farming / Dungeons / Raids / Authentic MMORPG - Convenient control system optimized for mobile - Server and world exchange supporting a free economy system - Intense raids with simultaneous PVE and PVP - Character growth through costumes and summoning creatures - Massive siege battles for wealth and honor ▶ Help: dbhelp.billiongames@gmail.com ▶ YouTube: https://youtu.be/DfLsB6GMm5Q ▶ Community: https://cafe.naver.com/karnark

Screenshots

Reversed Front4 screens
Karnark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reversed Front at 4.0 against Karnark's 3.0. Reversed Front also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 39%) and ratings volume (106 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Karnark sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reversed Front holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reversed Front has 106 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Reversed Front's written reviews are positive against 39% of Karnark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reversed Front versus Karnark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversed FrontKarnark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (106 ratings) — better3.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews — better38.6% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better7
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB923 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperESC TaiwanBillionGames Inc.

Customer experience

Reversed Front

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

Karnark

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative54.4%

User reviews

Reversed Front

From 106 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

Karnark

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Familiar and enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚀 Quick progression and leveling
  • 💡 Affordable in-game purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • ⚠️ Gender-locked character classes
  • 🕹️ Overly automated gameplay

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

Karnark

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game fails to launch on some devices
  • Equipment tutorial gets stuck
  • Auto-start feature cannot be disabled

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Russian localization
  • Provide European server
  • Improve character customization options
  • Reduce reliance on auto-play features

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
23 purchases

Karnark

One-time23
  • Starter SpecialPrice Package$2.99
  • Hero Costume Step Up Ⅰ$2.99
  • Hero Creature Step Up Ⅰ$2.99
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  • dia_220$2.99
  • Highest Starter Equip Package$6.99
  • Higher RandomCostume Package$6.99
  • Higher RandomPet Package$6.99
  • dia_550$7.99
  • Spot Package 1$7.99
  • Hero Creature Step Up Ⅱ$19.99
  • Spot Package 2$22.99
  • Spot Package 3$34.99
  • Hero Creature Step Up Ⅲ$34.99
  • Growth Step-Up Package 3$39.99
  • Nibelung's Ring Package$39.99
  • Antigone's earring Package$39.99
  • Draupnir Bracelet Package$39.99
  • Growth Buff Dia Package$39.99
  • Magic Stone Boost Package II$69.99
  • Supreme Archsage's Wp Enhance$79.99
  • Growth Step-Up Package 4$79.99
  • Skill Book Package$79.99
  • Hero Pet Step-Up 4$79.99

Questions

Is Reversed Front free?
Reversed Front is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Karnark free?
Karnark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reversed Front or Karnark?
Reversed Front is rated higher. Reversed Front averages 4.0 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Karnark averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Reversed Front or Karnark have ads?
Neither Reversed Front nor Karnark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reversed Front or Karnark?
Reversed Front ships an update weekly, and Karnark weekly. Most recently, Reversed Front was updated on October 20, 2026 and Karnark on October 16, 2026.

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