# E.T.E Chronicle vs Anchor Panic

E.T.E Chronicle and Anchor Panic both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of E.T.E Chronicle's written reviews are positive against 33% of Anchor Panic's. E.T.E Chronicle also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. E.T.E Chronicle sells 34 one-off in-app purchases and Anchor Panic 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 E.T.E Chronicle against 4.8 for Anchor Panic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of E.T.E Chronicle's written reviews are positive against 33% of Anchor Panic's.

E.T.E Chronicle ships an update monthly, Anchor Panic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E.T.E Chronicle | Anchor Panic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ete-chronicle/id6737468167/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-panic/id6747027654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 32.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CHENS GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663398084) | [HOWLYO HONG KONG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758661398) |

## What reviewers say

### E.T.E Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ete-chronicle/id6737468167)

Lead a team of girls piloting powerful mecha in a 3D action RPG. Engage in thrilling ground, naval, and aerial battles across a devastated world. Strategize with diverse skills and witness high-quality graphics and character designs.

**Highlights:** 3D Action RPG, Ground, Naval, and Aerial Battles, Mecha Piloting, Strategic Team Combat, High-Quality 3D Models, Sci-Fi World

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Departure Lucky Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Supply Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Welcome Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dagnygem x6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard Supply Permit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Advanced Supply Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| One-Tap Purchase Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Supply Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Gacha Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dagnygem x30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pact (30 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pact (30 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dagnygem Gift-(S) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energon Leap Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Darnycoin Gift Box (S) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Deluxe Rewards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Launch  Special Offer Pack (S) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dagnygem x98 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Deluxe Rewards | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cat's eye skin: Erosive dream | $14.99 | one-time |
| Savage Warrior | $14.99 | one-time |
| Polaris Pact | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dagnygem Gift-(M) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Darnycoin Gift Box (M) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Realm Investigation Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Realm Exploration Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Supply Pack (L) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dagnygem Gift-(L) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cang Yao-gift | $49.99 | one-time |
| Darnycoin Gift Box (L) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dagnygem Gift-(Super) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Darnycoin Gift Box (U) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Generous pre-registration rewards
- 💡 Variety of game modes and events
- 👍 Auto-battle option
- 👍 Decent graphics and character designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking controller support
- 🔍 Camera could be improved for special attacks
- 🔍 Gacha system could be toned down

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues at launch time

**Requested features**

- Option to view special attacks from afar
- More impactful sound effects and visual feedback


### Anchor Panic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-panic/id6747027654)

Engage in turn-based strategic combat within an anime-inspired sci-fi world. Collect and battle with unique characters, unleash spectacular 3D skill effects, and immerse yourself in an epic story. Design your personal sanctuary in customizable dorms.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy combat, Collect charismatic beauties (Agents), Spectacular 3D skill effects, Epic sci-fi worldview and story, Strategic squad-based gameplay, Customize personal dorms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack13 | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack14 | $14.99 | one-time |
| pack7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack8 | $24.99 | one-time |
| pack15 | $29.99 | one-time |
| pack9 | $29.99 | one-time |
| pack10 | $49.99 | one-time |
| pack17 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun 3D characters
- 💡 Interesting waifus
- 🚀 Game is fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes during gameplay
- 🔋 Takes up too much storage space
- 🔍 Lacking in unique features
- 👎 Overly sexualized content

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops downloading resources at 10%
- Server maintenance issues on launch

**Requested features**

- More male character options
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E.T.E Chronicle free?

E.T.E Chronicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Anchor Panic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, E.T.E Chronicle or Anchor Panic?

E.T.E Chronicle is rated higher. E.T.E Chronicle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Anchor Panic averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do E.T.E Chronicle or Anchor Panic have ads?

Anchor Panic shows ads; E.T.E Chronicle does not.

### Which is updated more often, E.T.E Chronicle or Anchor Panic?

E.T.E Chronicle ships an update monthly, and Anchor Panic every 3 weeks. Most recently, E.T.E Chronicle was updated on October 27, 2026 and Anchor Panic on October 28, 2026.

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