Comparison

FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ vs Evoland 2

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

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About

FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ

Relive a classic JRPG adventure on your mobile device. Explore a rich story with memorable characters, master unique abilities, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. Discover hidden secrets and enjoy various minigames.

Highlights
  • Learn and master abilities by equipping items
  • Enter Trance mode for powerful new skills in battle
  • Combine items and equipment through synthesis
  • Engage in various minigames like Chocobo Hot and Cold
  • Utilize game boosters like high speed and no encounter modes
  • Enjoy high-definition movies and character models
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-------------------------------------------------- Due to the size of the application, the download may take a considerable amount of time to complete. The app uses 3.9GB of space. When downloading the game for the first time, you must have more than 4GB of space available on your device. Version updates for the app will use more than 4GB of space. Please ensure that there is plenty of space available on your device before downloading. -------------------------------------------------- ■Description Selling over 5.5million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on iOS! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew in the palm of your hands! Enjoy this classic FINAL FANTASY experience with no additional fees or purchases. ■Story Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria. To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle. Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and set out on an incredible journey. Meeting unforgettable characters like Vivi and Quina along the way, they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world. ■Gameplay Features ・Abilities Learn new abilities by equipping items. When fully mastered, these abilities can be used even without equipping items, allowing for nearly endless customization options. ・Trance Fill your Trance gauge as you sustain hits in battle. When fully charged, your characters will enter Trance mode, granting them powerful new skills! ・Synthesis Never let items go to waste. Combine two items or pieces of equipment together and make better, stronger items! ・Minigames Whether it's Chocobo Hot and Cold, Jump Rope, or Tetra Master, there are plenty of minigames to enjoy when you're not off saving the world. You can even earn special item rewards! ■Additional Features ・Achievements ・7 game boosters including high speed and no encounter modes. ・Autosave ・High-definition movies and character models. ーーーーーーー Operating System iOS 15.6 or later Recommended Devices iPhone 7, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e iPad Pro (3rd Generation), iPad Pro (4th Generation), iPad Air 5 We cannot guarantee proper performance on devices other than those listed above. Please confirm your device model before downloading this app.

About

Evoland 2

Embark on an epic adventure spanning over 20 hours through the history of video games. Jump between diverse genres like 2D RPG, 3D fighting, shooters, and trading card games, all tied together by a story that travels through time and explores different art styles.

Highlights
  • Genre-hopping gameplay
  • 20+ hour adventure
  • Travel through video game history
  • Multiple art styles
  • Story-driven experience
  • MFI controller support
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What were your childhood games like? Onboard on an epic adventure of more than 20 hours through video games history filled with a ton of funny classical games references. From 2D RPG, through 3D vs fight to a shooter, a trading card game and more you’ll get your fill of jumping from a game genre to another, never bored. “Evoland 2: A slight case of spacetime continuum disorder” is not only one game but many, backboned with a story that will make you travel through time, discovering different art styles and video gaming technology. Released first on PC with 500.000 copies shipped, we’re proud to share with you this experience carefully adapted for mobile devices. « It’s a mashup on a grand scale — and a successful one — bringing together many of the elements that make us love all those games individually. » - 9/10 GamesBeat “Evoland 2 manages to seamlessly blend an incredible number of genres into a single, wonderful experience.” 4/5 – Hardcoregamer Compatible with MFI controllers. If you experience any problem with Evoland 2, please contact our customer support at hello@playdigious.com and give us as much as possible information on your problem.

Screenshots

FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ4 screens
Evoland 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Evoland 2 at $6.99 against FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ's $20.99. Evoland 2 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (60% vs 40%). FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ's advantage is chart position (#113 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ costs $20.99 and Evoland 2 $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Evoland 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ's written reviews are positive against 60% of Evoland 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ ships an update monthly, Evoland 2 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ versus Evoland 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFINAL FANTASY ⅨEvoland 2
Price$20.99$6.99 — better
Rating3.2 (1.4K ratings)4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.1% of reviews59.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K2.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.613.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.9 GB555 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIXPlaydigious

Customer experience

FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ

All ratings1,400 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative41.8%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive40.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative53.8%

Evoland 2

All ratings2,830 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews794 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative26.6%

Bugs and requests

FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Evoland 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on certain devices
  • Soft locks and progression blockers
  • Graphical glitches and screen tearing
  • Unresponsive controls in mini-games

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Improve save system and cross-device sync
  • Optimize controls for touch screens
  • Add more difficulty options or accessibility features

In-app purchases

None

FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ

No in-app purchases

None

Evoland 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ free?
FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ costs $20.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evoland 2 free?
Evoland 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ or Evoland 2?
Evoland 2 is rated higher. FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Evoland 2 averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.
Do FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ or Evoland 2 have ads?
Neither FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ nor Evoland 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ or Evoland 2?
FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ ships an update monthly, and Evoland 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Evoland 2 on October 19, 2026.

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