# The Nine vs BlazBlue Entropy Effect

The clearest difference is rating: The Nine at 4.6 against BlazBlue Entropy Effect's 4.3. The Nine also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). BlazBlue Entropy Effect's advantage is ratings volume (162 vs 23). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Nine sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and BlazBlue Entropy Effect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Nine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlazBlue Entropy Effect has 162 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of The Nine's written reviews are positive against 63% of BlazBlue Entropy Effect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Nine ships an update fortnightly, BlazBlue Entropy Effect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Nine | BlazBlue Entropy Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nine/id872449083/reviews)** | [4.3 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazblue-entropy-effect/id6742527094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **162** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **62.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 96 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 12+ |
| Developer | [D&D Dream Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/338533084) | [91Act.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/847555325) |

## What reviewers say

### The Nine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nine/id872449083)

Embark on an RPG adventure with a unique concept, tapping to go on quests. Recruit and train up to 21 heroes to form a powerful party, explore five regions, and battle diverse monsters. Compete against other players to prove your strength.

**Highlights:** Recruit and train 21 unique heroes, Each hero has 3 active and 1 passive skill, Character leveling and skill upgrades, Strategic character positioning, Explore 5 distinct regions with unique monsters, Multiplayer versus mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 28,000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 64,000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 180,000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 400,000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### BlazBlue Entropy Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazblue-entropy-effect/id6742527094)

Engage in an ultimate 2D action combat experience with deep combo customization. Choose from 16 unique characters and alter their abilities mid-fight to craft a personalized playstyle. Enjoy an original story separate from the main series, with multiple difficulty options and local co-op.

**Highlights:** Deep combo building, 16 unique characters, Mid-fight ability customization, Original storyline, Gamepad support, Local co-op multiplayer

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Analyzer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Analyzer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6 Analyzers | $9.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best game on app store
- 🚀 Incredible 2D Action Adventure SCI-FI Rogue game
- 👍 The best roguelite I've ever played
- 👍 Tuyệt (Excellent)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Changing characters problem
- 💰 Pay to process
- 🔒 Trouble for log in
- 🔒 Constant online connection

**Reported bugs**

- Changing characters problem
- Trouble for log in

**Requested features**

- Add more login options
- Allow creating account with Google or other services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Nine free?

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

### Is BlazBlue Entropy Effect free?

BlazBlue Entropy Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Nine or BlazBlue Entropy Effect?

The Nine is rated higher. The Nine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while BlazBlue Entropy Effect averages 4.3 from 162 ratings.

### Do The Nine or BlazBlue Entropy Effect have ads?

Neither The Nine nor BlazBlue Entropy Effect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Nine or BlazBlue Entropy Effect?

The Nine ships an update fortnightly, and BlazBlue Entropy Effect every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Nine was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlazBlue Entropy Effect on October 21, 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.*