# MONGIL vs Blue Protocol

MONGIL and Blue Protocol both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of MONGIL's written reviews are positive against 52% of Blue Protocol's. MONGIL also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MONGIL sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Blue Protocol sells 13 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 MONGIL against 4.7 for Blue Protocol. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of MONGIL's written reviews are positive against 52% of Blue Protocol's.

MONGIL ships an update monthly, Blue Protocol every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MONGIL | Blue Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongil-star-dive/id6483252725/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-protocol-star-resonance/id6744962482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.8% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 502 MB | 3.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Netmarble Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/930364579) | [A PLUS JAPAN Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489924877) |

## What reviewers say

### MONGIL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongil-star-dive/id6483252725)

Embark on an enchanting adventure in a world filled with diverse creatures. Collect and train adorable monsters, then engage in exhilarating tag-team battles using their unique skills. Explore a vast world and uncover your destiny at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Monster collecting and taming, Triple tag-team action battles, Real-time character switching, Unique monster abilities, Story-driven exploration, Play at your own pace

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morning Star's Pledge | $6.99 | per month |
| Special offer1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special offer7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special offer8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special offer10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special offer15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special offer17 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special offer20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special offer22 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Special offer24 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Special offer25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special offer29 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Special offer30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special offer36 | $35.99 | one-time |
| Special offer40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special offer42 | $41.99 | one-time |
| Special offer50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special offer56 | $79.99 | one-time |


### Blue Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-protocol-star-resonance/id6744962482)

Embark on an anime-style MMORPG adventure in a vast fantasy world. Explore, customize your character, and team up with friends for challenging raids and social activities. Enjoy a rich open world with diverse combat roles and extensive character customization.

**Highlights:** Anime-style fantasy world, Vast open-world exploration, Deep character customization, Dynamic combat roles, Multiplayer party raids, Guild activities and social events

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rose Orb Pack 60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Street Skater | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airona's Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rose Orb Pack 300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rose Orb Pack 980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ember Pass Ⅰ - Supreme | $19.99 | one-time |
| Void Pass Ⅰ - Supreme | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dream Pass Ⅰ - Supreme | $19.99 | one-time |
| Void Pass Ⅱ - Supreme | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rose Orb Pack 1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Rose Orb Pack 3280 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Rose Orb Pack 6480 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great combination of RPG and anime-like characters
- 👍 Unique character customization
- 🚀 Hype for the game release

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Update failed due to insufficient storage
- 🐛 Some bugs reported

**Reported bugs**

- Update failed due to insufficient storage
- Some bugs reported

**Requested features**

- None


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MONGIL free?

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

### Is Blue Protocol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MONGIL or Blue Protocol?

MONGIL is rated higher. MONGIL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Blue Protocol averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do MONGIL or Blue Protocol have ads?

Neither MONGIL nor Blue Protocol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MONGIL or Blue Protocol?

MONGIL ships an update monthly, and Blue Protocol every 2 months. Most recently, MONGIL was updated on October 29, 2026 and Blue Protocol on October 28, 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.*