# Summoners War vs Reverse

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse at 4.8 against Summoners War's 4.2. Reverse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 56%). Summoners War's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (43K vs 10K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summoners War sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Reverse sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Summoners War's written reviews are positive against 81% of Reverse's.

Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, Reverse every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summoners War | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoners-war/id852912420/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999-3rd-anniv/id1672933190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #38 |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Com2uS Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299175870) | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) |

## What reviewers say

### Summoners War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoners-war/id852912420)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #38 Top Grossing · Strategy, #173 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in strategic turn-based battles with over 1,000 unique monsters. Collect, train, and evolve your companions to conquer diverse challenges, from epic raids to real-time global PvP. Experience an ever-evolving fantasy world with endless adventure and strategic depth.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy RPG, Massive monster collection (1000+), Real-time global PvP battles, Rune set customization, Guild and raid content, Monster growth and evolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handfull of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Summoning Stone Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Light-Dark Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Rune Summon Package (Violent) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pack 60 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤖 Helpful auto-battle feature
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Difficult to recover hacked accounts
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Excessive grinding and time commitment required

**Reported bugs**

- Constant need to download updates
- Stuck on loading screen or unable to log in
- Disappearing or lost game progress

**Requested features**

- Improved summoning rates for rare monsters
- Pity system for guaranteed rare pulls
- More frequent balance updates and monster reworks
- Better customer support and account recovery process


### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999-3rd-anniv/id1672933190)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a time-traveling adventure as the Timekeeper to save history from a mysterious "Storm." Collect and utilize powerful Arcanists, cast spells, and battle through different eras of the 20th century with stunning visuals and full English voice acting.

**Highlights:** Time-traveling narrative, Strategic RPG combat, Collectible Arcanists, Arcane spellcasting, Stunning retro-modern visuals, Full English voice acting, Cinematic adventure

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Shopping Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack Ⅹ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Shopping Day II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Version Pack Ⅰ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack Ⅰ | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Shimmering Feast | $3.99 | one-time |
| Version Pack Ⅱ | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Crystal Drops | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roaring Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| With the Shadows I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Garment XVIII | $6.99 | one-time |
| Garment Pack Ⅶ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack Ⅳ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summon Sale Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roaring Season | $9.99 | one-time |
| Garment XIX | $9.99 | one-time |
| Garment XVII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Decatone - Conduit of the Unseen | $10.99 | one-time |
| Promise of Anniversary | $10.99 | one-time |
| Souvenir of the Snow | $14.99 | one-time |
| 980 Crystal Drops | $14.99 | one-time |
| COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE | $14.99 | one-time |
| Initial Summon Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer of the Month | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 12 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Souvenir of the Carnival | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Crystal Drops | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
- 👍 Diverse cast of characters with unique accents
- 💎 Generous gacha system and rewards
- 🎬 Immersive story and voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional voice acting and translation issues
- ⏱️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of endgame content
- 🔋 High energy consumption and resource requirements
- 🤔 Confusing story and tutorial at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and decompression issues on launch
- Inconsistencies between voice lines and subtitles

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- More frequent story updates
- Improved character progression and customization
- Account transfer and merging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summoners War free?

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

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Summoners War or Reverse?

Reverse is rated higher. Summoners War averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Reverse averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Summoners War or Reverse have ads?

Summoners War shows ads; Reverse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Summoners War or Reverse?

Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, and Reverse every 5 weeks. Most recently, Summoners War was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reverse on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Summoners War or Reverse?

Summoners War currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Reverse at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*