# Runa: RPG Maker & VN Player — Play RPG & Visual Novel Games > Mobile player for RPG Maker games with customizable controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Pham Tran Thai Bao.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runa-rpg-maker-and-vn-player/id6779939767 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pham Tran Thai Bao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896319810) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.30/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: +4 - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 76 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-07-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runa-rpg-maker-and-vn-player/id6779939767/reviews.md ## What is Runa? Runa is an RPG Maker player for iPhone and iPad. Import and play the RPG Maker games you already own in full-screen landscape with touch controls and a customizable virtual gamepad — no PC required. Whether your games were created with RPG Maker XP, VX, VX Ace, MV, or MZ, Runa makes it easy to bring your collection to iPhone and iPad. SUPPORTED ENGINES • RPG Maker MV and MZ (web runtime included) • RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace (native runtime included) HOW IT WORKS 1. Zip your RPG Maker game folder on your Mac or PC. 2. Open Runa and tap Import. 3. Choose the ZIP file from Files or iCloud Drive. 4. Runa automatically detects the engine and adds the game to your library. 5. Tap Play and start your adventure. FEATURES • Full-screen landscape gameplay with immersive mode • Virtual gamepad with remappable buttons • Move and resize on-screen controls to fit your play style • Per-game settings saved automatically • Export and import save files as ZIP archives • Direct compatibility with RPG Maker XP and VX Ace save files from PC • Library search and filtering by engine • Sort games by name or recently played • Automatically generated cover art from game title screens • Offline play after import — no internet connection required DESIGNED FOR RPG MAKER PLAYERS Runa is built for players who enjoy RPG Maker games on mobile. Import your own game files and continue your adventures anywhere on iPhone or iPad. IMPORTANT Runa is a game player and does not include, sell, host, or distribute game content. All games must be legally obtained by the user. Users are responsible for ensuring they own the rights to any games they import. Paid once, supported ongoing. Reach us anytime at kbsoft.support@gmail.comn - we read every message OPEN SOURCE Powered by mkxp-z (GPL v2). Source code: github.com/mkxp-z/mkxp-z ## Key features - Import RPG Maker games (XP, VX, VX Ace, MV, MZ) - Full-screen landscape gameplay - Customizable virtual gamepad - Remappable on-screen controls - Save and export game progress - Offline play ## Chart rankings - #193 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runa-rpg-maker-and-vn-player/id6779939767/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 감사합니다! *2026-08-28* 루나 어플로 포켓몬 잘 즐기고 있습니다! 이번 패치로 포켓몬 Z도 버벅임이 많이 줄었어요!! 아직 조금 있긴하지만 자주 업데이트하면서 렉을 줄여주고 계셔서 포켓몬 z도 조만간 버벅임 전혀없이 플레이 할수 있을거라고 생각해요!! 4400원이 전혀 아깝지 않아요!! 항상 감사합니다! ### 3/5 — 업데이트 이후 어나더레드 접속 안됨 *2026-08-28* 업데이트 하고 나서 어나더레드 들어갈때마다 튕깁니다 ### 5/5 — 최고 *2026-08-28* 다른 만원짜리는 별로임 포켓몬 팬게임 돌릴거면 이게최고 리뷰처음써봄 ### 5/5 — 게임 잘하고 있었는데 *2026-08-28* 업데이트 이후에 어나더레드 올인원 패치 버전이 접속이 안됨 ### 4/5 — 폰트가 치우쳐 있습니다.. *2026-08-26* 어나더레드는 문제없이 잘 작동되는데 소원의별은 폰트가 아래로 치우쳐져 있어 HP 숫자가 가려집니다 어떻게 해결해야하는 지 궁금합니다 ### 5/5 — Fonctionnel *2026-08-24* Je peut jouer a tout mes fan Game Pokémon , le moindre souci envoyer un mail au créateur il vous résoudra votre problème.✅ **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous puissiez profiter de vos fan games Pokémon avec Runa. Et oui, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter en cas de souci, nous ferons de notre mieux pour vous aider ! ---------------------------------------- Thank you so much for your review! We're glad you're able to enjoy your Pokémon fan games with Runa. If you ever run into an issue, feel free to contact us — we'll do our best to help! ### 5/5 — Genuinely shocked this hasn’t blown up yet *2026-08-23* I’m currently in the middle of a Pokemon Reborn playthrough and aside from a few small bugs with speed up, the game runs flawlessly. It’s the best game I’ve ever played on my phone **Developer response:** Thank you, Eric! Honestly, this made my day. Really glad Reborn is running well for you, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your playthrough! I’m still working on making things like speed-up a bit smoother too. ### 4/5 — A first step for iPhone RPGs *2026-08-23* A true first step for RPGMaker games on iPhone opening the floodgates for people to enjoy fan games and full length original rpgs on mobile. **Developer response:** Thank you so much! That’s exactly what I was hoping Runa could help make possible. There are so many great RPGMaker games out there, and I’d love for more of them to find their way onto iPhone. ### 5/5 — 최고 *2026-08-21* Ios의 희망 **Developer response:** 최고라고 해주셔서 정말 감사합니다. “iOS의 희망”이라는 말도 정말 큰 힘이 됩니다. --------------------- Thank you so much for your kind words. “The hope of iOS” really means a lot to us. ### 5/5 — Pokemon Insurgence Works *2026-08-21* Been looking everywhere for a RPG Maker game player that could run Pokemon insurgence and everything online said it was impossible on iOS. Runa thankfully not only can run it but runs it pretty well with minimal issues been playing the game fine enough. If yall removed the few bugs and issues that happen when I play insurgence this is an easy 5 star for anyone looking to play RPG Maker games on their phone. (Issues I had with Pokemon Insurgence) for some reason the move Thunder wave does not work and bugs out the game a little, and I cannot interact with the map or Pokemon detector. But besides that this is the only issue I’ve had so far. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for the detailed feedback! I’m really glad Runa has been running Pokémon Insurgence well for you. The Thunder Wave and map/Detector issues you mentioned are both fixed in the next update. I’ll submit it to the App Store shortly. Hope you can enjoy Insurgence with fewer issues soon! ## Frequently asked questions about Runa ### What RPG Maker engines does Runa support? Runa supports RPG Maker MV and MZ with its web runtime, and RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace with their native runtimes. This ensures broad compatibility with many existing game files. ### How do I import games into Runa? To import a game, zip your RPG Maker game folder on your PC or Mac, then open Runa on your device and tap 'Import'. Select the ZIP file from your Files or iCloud Drive, and Runa will automatically detect the engine and add it to your library. ### Can I play Runa games offline? Yes, Runa allows for offline play after the game files have been successfully imported. Once imported, no internet connection is required to start your adventure. ### Does Runa include any game content? No, Runa is strictly a game player and does not include, sell, host, or distribute any game content. Users must legally obtain all games they wish to import and play. ### What are the controls like in Runa? Runa features a virtual gamepad with remappable buttons and on-screen controls that can be moved and resized to fit your play style. This allows for a comfortable and personalized gaming experience. ### How is my game progress managed in Runa? Runa automatically saves per-game settings and allows you to export and import save files as ZIP archives. It also offers direct compatibility with RPG Maker XP and VX Ace save files from PC. ### What is the price of Runa? Runa is a paid application priced at $2.99. This is a one-time purchase for ongoing support and access to all features. ### How often is Runa updated? The latest version of Runa is 1.1.0, last updated on July 7, 2026. The app is supported ongoing, suggesting regular updates for improvements and compatibility. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.6 — 2026-08-27 This update includes several fixes and improvements: • Fast-forward now works in many more games. • Fixed freezes during actions such as mining and jumping when using fast-forward. • Fixed a thin black line appearing on some maps. • Fixed several crashes and freezes. • Cheats now remain enabled after an in-game reset. • Improved tap accuracy for on-screen controls and reliability of the on-screen keyboard. • Large games can now be imported when enough storage is available. • Fixed a rare crash that could use a large amount of storage. Thanks for reporting bugs and helping us improve Runa! ### 1.3.5 — 2026-08-20 Thanks to everyone who reported games that didn’t import, start, save, or respond properly. Those reports directly shaped this update. IMPORTING - Games made on Chinese, Korean, and Japanese PCs now keep their artwork, icons, and music when imported. If you already imported an affected game, simply re-import it. - Games that could get stuck on “Now Loading” because of a filename issue can now start normally. - Import progress now stays accurate from beginning to end, including the slower parts. PLAYING - Some mouse-based games now respond to taps, including menus and map controls that previously wouldn’t respond. - The close button has moved outside the game area, so it won’t accidentally catch a tap meant for the game. - Fixed several situations that could close the app when starting a new game, entering the first map event, or reaching the title screen. - Games with unusual save-folder names can now save properly. GRAPHICS - Character creators built around clothing and appearance choices now display correctly, including their previews. - Creatures now show the correct artwork instead of sharing the same image, including newly hatched eggs. SAVES - Moving a game from your PC to Runa part-way through a playthrough now keeps your existing progress. More games should simply import, start, play, and save the way they’re supposed to. ### 1.3.4 — 2026-08-13 Your Essentials save backups are back. Version 1.3.3 accidentally hid the backup files created by Essentials games — often around 50 files per game. Nothing was deleted. They're visible again in the new Save Management screen, where you can browse, export, or restore them. SAVES - New Save Management — manage save slots and backup files in one place - Essentials backups are visible again and can be exported or restored - Export & Import — move your progress between devices or between Runa and your PC GAME COMPATIBILITY - Fixed several crashes that could close games completely, including crashes when opening quest logs, controls screens, and during certain scripted events - Fixed missing map graphics in some large fan games, where trees, walls, and other overlapping scenery could disappear - Fixed an icon rendering issue CONTROLS & DISPLAY - Fixed analog stick input with connected controllers - Zoom can now go up to 200%, instead of only zooming out ### 1.3.3 — 2026-08-12 - Some MV and MZ games were silent on iPhone. Not anymore. Music, sound effects, and video now work, with broader MV/MZ game compatibility. - More RPG Maker XP, VX & VX Ace compatibility — improved support for more games and fewer launch issues. - Better Save Management — easier, more reliable save handling across your games. - Easier Touch Controls — enable and customize Touch Controls directly from Settings or each game’s Details screen. - More fixes & improvements — smoother gameplay and better overall compatibility. ### 1.3.2 — 2026-08-06 NEW - Turbo for RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace. Tap the new Turbo button while playing to switch between 2×, 3×, and 4× speed. No setup required. - Smarter key remapping. The key editor now shows each key's in-game action (Action, Field Notes, Mute, and more) instead of just the keyboard key. - Disable touch controls in MV/MZ games. Prevent accidental tap-to-move while using the virtual gamepad. Configure it globally or per game, and change it anytime while playing. - Improved virtual gamepad customization. Buttons now display their assigned key, and custom buttons can be freely moved anywhere on screen. IMPROVED - RPG Maker MZ games that previously opened to a black screen now launch correctly. - Fixed RTP asset loading so a game's own graphics, music, and fonts always take priority over the RTP. - Fixed missing or incorrect map tiles in games with very large tilesets, including many Pokémon fan games. - Fixed parallax, fog, and panorama backgrounds failing to render correctly. - Fixed garbled text affecting accented Latin, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters in menus and choice windows. - Improved compatibility with heavily customized RPG Maker XP games. - Fixed crashes that could occur when displaying the first message window, accessing game files, handling filenames with different capitalization, or reporting in-game script errors. - Improved game detection during import, allowing more games to be imported automatically. - Fixed an issue where hiding the virtual gamepad also hid the Runa menu in XP, VX, and VX Ace games. - Additional compatibility, rendering, and stability improvements across all supported RPG Maker engines. ## More apps by Pham Tran Thai Bao - [Market Math: Mental Calc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/market-math-mental-calc/id6766735094) - [Pomodoro RPG: Focus Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-rpg-focus-timer/id6770516108) - [Idle Legacy: History Strategy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-legacy-history-strategy/id6775180227) - [TypeRealm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typerealm/id6788426376) - [Later: Journal for Future You](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/later-journal-for-future-you/id6791057374) All apps by Pham Tran Thai Bao: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896319810 ## Related topics [rpg maker xp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rpg-maker-xp) · [VN player](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vn-player) · [rpg player](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rpg-player) · [rpg maker player](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rpg-maker-player) · [rpg maker plugin](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rpg-maker-plugin) · [rpg maker games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rpg-maker-games) · [rpgemu for rpg maker mv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rpgemu-for-rpg-maker-mv) --- *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 2026-08-29.*