Comparison

Etheria vs DIGIMON UP

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

Head to head
About

Etheria

Embark on an RPG adventure in a virtual world threatened by a corrupted force. Assemble a team of unique heroes, master strategic turn-based combat, and explore a visually stunning 3D world. Engage in thrilling PvP battles and challenging PvE content to save humanity.

Highlights
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Limitless team compositions
  • Breathtaking 3D visuals
  • Cinematic battle spectacles
  • Strategic PvP Arena battles
  • Venture into the Threshold PvE
  • Forge unique combat styles
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Biggest rewards ever for the Anniversary Season! Claim your share of 100 Million Hydra Crystals — and pick your FREE Kinetic Animus SSR! The new Sprint Server supercharges your journey: 600 Summons, 70 Perfect Lattices, and 8 powerful Anima SSRs — all FREE, zero grind. Plus Xuan Li’s anniversary-exclusive Outfit! Fresh UI, revamped Main Quest, double drops — level up at lightning speed. The grand [Pyrite Plunder] event is live: rally your Consortium and fight for treasure. Restart Etheria. It all begins now. Etheria is an Ethereal Hero Collection RPG . When a devastating global freeze threatens to extinguish human civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into "Etheria," a virtual world, to preserve their legacy. Within Etheria, humans coexist with beings known as the Animus, who wield mysterious Anima Powers. Their peaceful coexistence shatters when the "Genesis Virus" emerges, corrupting the Animus and driving them berserk, endangering humanity's survival. In response, the Hyperlinker Union forms to combat this threat. Take on the role of a Hyperlinker and begin your adventure in Etheria. [Strategic Combat & Limitless Team Compositions] Etheria evolves classic turn-based combat by incorporating diverse strategic mechanics and sandbox exploration, delivering a next-generation Team RPG experience! Create countless team combinations by synergizing Animus abilities, issue real-time combat commands, and freely control each Animus in battle. Master skill combinations and tactical setups to experience the thrill of overcoming powerful foes through superior strategy. [Breathtaking 3D Visuals & Cinematic Spectacle] Built in Unreal Engine, Etheria delivers cinematic immersion through lifelike lighting, detailed shadows, and fully rendered real-time scenes. Each character features unique combat animations enhanced by dynamic camera work and dazzling effects, creating spectacular battles without visual clutter or overwhelming effects. [Strategic PvP Arena Battles] Step into the Arena, where non-stop duels rage day and night! Engage in exhilarating PvP battles amid roaring crowds, showcase your unique strategies to fellow Hyperlinkers, and experience the pure thrill of tactical competition as you pursue your combat dreams! [Venture into the Threshold] Explore Etheria's rich PvE content, where formidable foes from the Main Quest return in the Threshold, GP Outposts, and Investigations. Team up with your Animus squad to tackle powerful bosses! For those seeking greater challenges, venture into the Ember ruins, where even deadlier and more mysterious adversaries await... [Forge Your Combat Style] Each Animus features a unique Prowess system with diverse progression paths. Customize their abilities through Shell equipment and nearly a hundred different Ether Module combinations to develop distinct fighting styles and combat approaches. Create specialized builds for your favorite Animus to tackle any battle scenario! [Discover Extraordinary Allies] Your journey through this virtual metropolis of danger and opportunity won't be lonely! Meet hundreds of unique Animus characters: a dual-wielding Reaper carrying a mighty coffin, a punk genius Hacker, a metropolitan Empress who manipulates Soul Flames... Join forces to confront unknown threats and unveil the mysteries of this futuristic city.

About

DIGIMON UP

Embark on a new adventure with Digimon in this mobile game. Train and evolve your digital monsters to become stronger. The game features in-app purchases to enhance gameplay and progression.

Highlights
  • New Digimon adventure game
  • Train and evolve digital monsters
  • Enhance gameplay with in-app purchases
  • Official Bandai Namco Entertainment title
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You can grow stronger with your Digimon again. A new Digimon app game is here! Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Website: https://bandainamcoent.co.jp/english/ By downloading or installing this app, you agree to the Bandai Namco Entertainment Terms of Service. Terms of Service: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/privacy/ Note: This game contains some items available for in-app purchase that can enhance gameplay and speed up your progress. In-app purchases can be disabled in your device settings, see https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304 for more details. This application is distributed under the official rights from the license holder.

Screenshots

Etheria4 screens
DIGIMON UP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DIGIMON UP at every 6 days against Etheria's every 2 months. DIGIMON UP also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked). Etheria's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (45% vs 35%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Etheria sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DIGIMON UP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Etheria holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.7K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Etheria's written reviews are positive against 35% of DIGIMON UP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Etheria ships an update every 2 months, DIGIMON UP every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Etheria versus DIGIMON UP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtheriaDIGIMON UP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.7K ratings) — better4.4 (9.8K ratings)
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews — better34.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8.7K9.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB254 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperXD Entertainment Pte LtdBandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Customer experience

Etheria

All ratings8,549 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews798 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative46.7%

DIGIMON UP

All ratings9,715 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews704 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative53.0%

Bugs and requests

Etheria

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not starting despite user input
  • Download issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • English voice acting
  • More store accessibility

DIGIMON UP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Etheria

One-time10
  • Beginner Pack: Anima$0.99
  • Level 10 Pack$0.99
  • Monthly Supply Card$4.99
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  • Beginner Pack: Enhanced$4.99
  • Level 15 Pack$4.99
  • Jazz Swing Bundle$4.99
  • Premium Pass$10.99
  • Ultimate Pass$15.49
  • Beginner Pack: Apex$15.49
  • Apex Supply Chest$15.49
10 purchases

DIGIMON UP

One-time10
  • DigiDiamond A$0.99
  • Sale! DigiEmer. + Gatomon PJs$0.99
  • Sale! DigiEmer. + Agumon PJs$2.99
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  • DigiDiamond Pass$5.99
  • Prem. Plan Digital Boost Pass$5.99
  • DigiDiamond B$5.99
  • Ad Skip Pass$8.99
  • DigiDiamond C$14.99
  • DigiDiamond D$32.99
  • DigiDiamond E$64.99

Questions

Is Etheria free?
Etheria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIGIMON UP free?
DIGIMON UP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Etheria or DIGIMON UP?
Etheria is rated higher. Etheria averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while DIGIMON UP averages 4.4 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Etheria or DIGIMON UP have ads?
Both Etheria and DIGIMON UP show ads.
Which is updated more often, Etheria or DIGIMON UP?
Etheria ships an update every 2 months, and DIGIMON UP every 6 days. Most recently, Etheria was updated on November 3, 2026 and DIGIMON UP on November 3, 2026.

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