Comparison

Blue Protocol vs Player

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

Head to head
About

Blue Protocol

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
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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is an anime-style multiplayer adventure MMORPG set in the world of Bandai Namco’s PROJECT SKY BLUE IP. Blending anime-inspired visuals with engaging social features, 9 unique classes, and cooperative multiplayer dungeons, the game invites players to explore the vast world of Regnus. The 1st Anniversary celebration is officially underway! Season 4 “Lightchase Oath” brings a massive wave of new content and rewards. Log in to claim Rose Orbs ×1,111, a Lv. 320 Epic Gear Chest, and more! The limited-time Seabreeze Festival Celebration is also available, featuring fun activities including Starlight Fireworks and Fireworks Trivia! ▶ New Map: Montegnor Valley Discover breathtaking canyon landscapes, spectacular waterfalls, and untouched natural beauty. Ancient ruins lie scattered deep within the valley, waiting for adventurers to uncover the secrets of a forgotten past. ▶ New Main Story: “Daydreams & Songs of the Night” A distress letter from Fafala, strange phenomena in the village, and a mysterious melody that echoes through the night… Follow the clues and uncover a truth far deeper than you imagined. A brand-new mystery awaits—will you be the one to reveal what lies behind the song? ▶ New Dungeons From “Mirror Judgment” to “Cavern Zero,” six brand-new dungeons will be released progressively throughout the season. Challenge yourself, earn Lv. 320+ gears, and collect exclusive seasonal cosmetics! ▶ "Eternal Radiance" Weapon A brand-new weapon system featuring two ways to obtain new weapons and stunning new weapon skins. Upgrade your existing weapons or forge new ones from scratch to create the ultimate weapon for your adventure. ▶ Seasonal Progression: Matrix Manifestation System Psychoscopes receive brand-new designs, alongside the introduction of the Imprint system. Choose from a variety of Psychoscope effects and freely customize your build to create the combat style that suits you best. ▶ 14 New Battle Imagines New Montegnor Valley bosses join the Battle Imagines roster, bringing new skills, combinations, and strategies to the battlefield. Website: https://www.playbpsr.com X: https://x.com/BPSR_Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BPSR_Official Discord: https://discord.gg/starresonance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bpsr_official Kwai: https://k.kwai.com/u/@BPSR_Official/try0xzCJ Term of Use: https://www.playbpsr.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.playbpsr.com/privacy

About

Player

Features
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Player:One makes picking who goes first and rolling dice fast, fair, and fun—perfect for game nights, classrooms, and quick decisions. What you can do: Decide Who Goes First: Spin a colorful wheel that lands on a clear winner, with a satisfying flash. Choose 2–20 players. Tap-to-Select: Everyone touches the screen—after a short countdown, one random touch is chosen as the winner. Roll Dice (D2–D20): Select any mix of dice (D2, D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20). Enjoy an animated roll with a progressive reveal and automatic total. Why it’s great: Fast and simple: No accounts, no setup, works offline. Clear, readable UI built for groups. Works on iPhone and iPad. Monetization: Free to use with occasional ads. Optional in‑app purchase to remove ads. Perfect for board games, RPG sessions, team picks, and tie-breakers—open Player:One and let fate decide.

Screenshots

Blue Protocol4 screens
Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Player at every 2 days against Blue Protocol's every 2 months. Blue Protocol's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Blue Protocol sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Protocol ships an update every 2 months, Player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blue Protocol versus Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue ProtocolPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperA PLUS JAPAN Inc.Jonathan Clark-Verralls

Bugs and requests

Blue Protocol

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Update failed due to insufficient storage
  • Some bugs reported

Requested features

1 request
  • None

Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Blue Protocol

One-time13
  • Rose Orb Pack 60$0.99
  • Street Skater$0.99
  • Airona's Special$2.99
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  • Rose Orb Pack 300$4.99
  • Monthly Card$4.99
  • Rose Orb Pack 980$14.99
  • Ember Pass Ⅰ - Supreme$19.99
  • Void Pass Ⅰ - Supreme$19.99
  • Dream Pass Ⅰ - Supreme$19.99
  • Void Pass Ⅱ - Supreme$19.99
  • Rose Orb Pack 1980$29.99
  • Rose Orb Pack 3280$49.99
  • Rose Orb Pack 6480$99.99
1 purchases

Player

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Blue Protocol free?
Blue Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Player free?
Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blue Protocol or Player have ads?
Neither Blue Protocol nor Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blue Protocol or Player?
Blue Protocol ships an update every 2 months, and Player every 2 days. Most recently, Blue Protocol was updated on October 27, 2026 and Player on October 4, 2026.

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