# FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ — user reviews > 429 indexed App Store user reviews of FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ by SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd., rated 3.20/5 from 1,400 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy/id1041260001/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy/id1041260001.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 684 · 4★ 80 · 3★ 51 · 2★ 59 · 1★ 526 ## Newest reviews (15 of 429) ### 3/5 — close to perfect but controller doesnt work *2026-02-13, version 1.5.3* if you try to play the game with a controller it has turbo on for everything and is very buggy youre better off just using the touchscreen but you cant do that if you airplay to the tv ### 2/5 — Great nostalgia, but mobile remote controls make it frustrating *2026-02-10, version 1.5.3* Playing FF9 on the phone has been fun for nostalgia, but the controls with a remote are pretty frustrating. When I try to purchase items, it sometimes auto-clicks and keeps buying without me intending to, or the cursor won’t stay in one place. The buttons feel like they have a mind of their own, which makes shopping and menu navigation really annoying. I honestly think the game would be more enjoyable if there were an optional mode that gives access to all items, especially for mobile players dealing with control glitches. It would make the experience smoother and less stressful. ### 2/5 — Unplayable *2025-11-03, version 1.5.3* Game ran rather well on the iPhone 14, I am half way through the game and now every time I go load my save the game closes. Waste of time and effort, unplayable now. ### 4/5 — Good port *2025-10-27, version 1.5.3* But it crashes occasionally for me when I load a saved game. Nothing major. Didn’t play the original PS version too far in, so I don’t know whether parts are missing from it, like in Final Fantasy VIII. Charming game that you can sink hours and hours into. ### 3/5 — I buy this game not a cheap prize, but always crash *2025-10-22, version 1.5.3* Please update ### 1/5 — 3-4 years later, all controllers still have double click bug *2025-09-17, version 1.5.3* Game is unplayable. ### 1/5 — Crashes on start up *2025-08-30, version 1.5.3* I think its something to do with the game center. Not sure but i have to open the game, load my game, crash, then repeat till it works. ### 1/5 — Continually crashing *2025-08-27, version 1.5.3* I’ve had to restart the game twice now, when I hit “Load” or “Continue Game” the application crashes ### 1/5 — :( *2025-08-24, version 1.5.3* No controller support. ### 1/5 — Crashes all the time *2025-08-11, version 1.5.3* I loved this game but it is incredibly frustrating. More often than not, when I try to load my game it crashes. My Iphone is a newer model so I don’t see how that would be the issue. The crash issues are so bad that I would like a refund. I don’t see how I will ever be able to complete this game. Just spent the better part of an hour trying to load my game and it just crashes every time. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — Favorite game unplayable *2025-08-07, version 1.5.3* Crashes after the first save file loads ### 2/5 — Double input with controller *2025-07-26, version 1.5.3* Playing the game with a controller you’ll get double inputs every time you press the select button. Forcing you to play with the touchscreen. Otherwise great game. Please fix. ### 2/5 — Just a bad port *2025-07-20, version 1.5.3* The game itself is great but the port is complete trash. The touch controls are bad, going through menus is a nightmare and it doesn’t mesh well with the new iPhones. I like the added features like fast forward but there is only normal speed or ridiculously fast, only useful in select situations. And you can’t just use a controller since that’s bugged and one button press = 3in a row. If you want to play this game, I recommend not using this version. ### 1/5 — Load game crashes *2025-07-15, version 1.5.3* I out about 4 hours in. Saved at linblum in right after meeting cid. When i try to load the app crashes. ### 1/5 — Poor Controller Support *2025-07-11, version 1.5.3* When playing the game with a controller, a button press registers as multiple inputs. The analog stick is also hard-locked into 8-directions instead of 360° for movement. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not Playable *2026-02-07, version 1.5.3* I have 1-9 final fantasy on my m3 iPad Pro. This game is not playable for me. I use a Bluetooth controller because who wants to hold a big iPad. The buttons are so sensitive, a single press will push the button multiple times rapidly. There are other reports of this issue over a year ago and it is not fixed. I feel cheated out of my money and I do not believe the developer cares,about the quality of this product. Look at the review score. ### 1/5 — Consistent crashes *2025-12-28, version 1.5.3* I crash all the time on this app— I have a 15XR. No way I should be crashing. ### 1/5 — ATB боевка *2025-12-12* ATB боевка это худшее решение в игровой индустрии ### 1/5 — This game is a joke *2025-12-02, version 1.5.3* I really shouldn’t have bought this after seeing so many people encountering issues a few years ago. I’m here to tell you this game stops working pretty early on. The app force quits if you try and continue the game or load your save file. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2025-11-18, version 1.5.3* The app crashes when you try to continue or load a game. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2025-11-10, version 1.5.3* The game itself is definitely 5 star. But this app constantly crashes when trying to load a save point. So unless you’re gonna play and beat it in one sitting can’t really progress and play the game. ### 1/5 — Frame rate needs fixing *2025-10-26, version 1.5.3* THE FRAME RATE IS 3X TOO FAST ### 1/5 — Crash after crash *2025-09-26, version 1.5.3* Can’t continue my game, started crashing after some time playing and I tried starting a new game and it worked for a couple of days, no it’s crashing every time I hit the continue bottom and closes itself …great game but very bad bugs that make it crash. ### 1/5 — game crashes *2025-09-20, version 1.5.3* game does not work and crashes if you try to load a save at Popos Heights ### 1/5 — Game breaking bug *2025-09-20, version 1.5.3* Started a new file but about 1.5 hours into the game any attempt to load my save causes the game to crash. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — They don’t make games like this anymore *2026-05-25, version 1.5.4* This game is wonderful. Anybody downvoting this is a clown. ### 5/5 — Super Umsetzung! *2026-03-23* Einfach nur tolle Umsetzung dieses Klassikers. Touch gut eingebaut, Charaktermodelle verbessert und Controllersupport. Für mich die beste IOS-Umsetzung der PS1 Final Fantasy’s. Wenn nun noch die Hintergründe besser aussehen würden wär es Mega! Wann kommen die anderen Teile? ### 5/5 — Supports background audio, FF, updated perks etc.. *2026-01-29, version 1.5.3* First off, thank you for supporting background audio from other sources. That’s so essential. Plus the perks that make it playable as an easy pickup / put-down experience on mobile - FF, autosave, 9999, etc… ### 5/5 — Incredible game and port *2025-11-21, version 1.5.3* Played this all the way through for another round of IX and because the fast forward features I was able to get through it and beat Ozma in 40 hours. Only bummer was when upgrading my iPhone I lost that file. Love this game though 10/10 ### 5/5 — Beste Storyline und Gameplay *2025-10-21* Das Spiel ist meine Kindheit. Dass es das Spiel auf dem IPhone gibt und so gut umgesetzt wurde ist klasse, ich kann daher nicht verstehen wieso es so niedrig bewertet wurde. 10/5 Sterne! ### 5/5 — The game works just fine *2025-05-04, version 1.5.3* I don’t know why people say that the game doesn’t work at all. It works just fine. Sure it crashes but it only crashed once for me. Maybe you just have no play on an Older model of iPhone (I use iPhone XS Max) all in all great game. Probably my favorite final fantasy ### 5/5 — Best GAME *2025-04-03, version 1.5.3* I loved the story and game play and is one of my favorites :) ### 5/5 — FF9 *2025-03-21* Mein absoluter Lieblingsteil der Reihe. Etliche Male auf der Konsole sowie auf dem Smartphone durchgespielt und immer wieder ein packendes Erlebnis. Mechaniken und Steuerung gut umgesetzt und grafisch sieht es auch sehr gut aus (ist halt ein ps1 Game)! An sich gibt es nichts negatives zu berichten. Auch Abstürze oder Bugs gab es keine. Die „Cheats“ bzw Spielhilfen sind meines Erachtens nach eher gedacht um das Spiel möglichst ohne Aufwand und schnell durchzuspielen. Leider verleiten sie schnell dazu, diese zu benutzen um eben nicht 60 Stunden zu leveln. Aber im Ganzen zählt ohnehin die packende Story und die nostalgischen Werte! ### 5/5 — Please update this game *2025-01-30, version 1.5.3* Lately I’m still seeing people play this game on YouTube with many languages I don’t know if you have that options or not if not please update I’m Thai and would be so happy to play this game in Thai🇹🇭this game still in my childhood memories ♥️ many thanks from my heart ### 5/5 — A classic revived *2025-01-23, version 1.5.3* I absolutely love the old school FF series of games. From the anime-like graphics, the deep storylines, the wealth of gameplay, the side quests, and the soundtrack, there is so much to be loved. Worth the time, especially if you love the FF series. NOTE TO iOS DEVELOPERS: the soundtrack is unavailable for some reason on 18.1. The game has no sound, a big part of enjoying the FF experience. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*