# RPG Dragon Lapis vs Re

RPG Dragon Lapis and Re both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of RPG Dragon Lapis's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's. Re's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RPG Dragon Lapis sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RPG Dragon Lapis against 4.7 for Re. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 513 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of RPG Dragon Lapis's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

RPG Dragon Lapis ships an update every 2 weeks, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RPG Dragon Lapis | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-dragon-lapis/id1220239163/reviews) | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 505 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/314755636) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## What reviewers say

### RPG Dragon Lapis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-dragon-lapis/id1220239163)

Embark on a retro-style adventure as a knight destined to save the world from a reawakened dragon. Team up with companions, master jobs, and explore challenging dungeons filled with secrets and enemies.

**Highlights:** Retro RPG gameplay, Intuitive controls, Growth plate system, Job system with abilities, Subquests and extra content, Challenging dungeons, Enemy guide

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100LPP | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600LPP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Eliminator + 600LPP | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1250LPP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600LPP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000LPP | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun old school RPG
- 👍 Nostalgic feel
- 👍 Interesting characters
- 👍 Funny dialogue

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing growth plate system
- 🐛 Repetitive dungeons
- 🐛 Unbalanced difficulty spikes
- 🐛 Excessive ads after certain point
- 🐛 Slow loading times after ads increase

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items not reflecting in game
- Crashes after long playtime

**Requested features**

- More variety in enemy designs
- Ability to skip cutscenes
- Clearer explanations for growth plate system
- Option to rearrange party members
- More side quests and exploration


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RPG Dragon Lapis free?

RPG Dragon Lapis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Re free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RPG Dragon Lapis or Re?

Re is rated higher. RPG Dragon Lapis averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do RPG Dragon Lapis or Re have ads?

Both RPG Dragon Lapis and Re show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RPG Dragon Lapis or Re?

RPG Dragon Lapis ships an update every 2 weeks, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, RPG Dragon Lapis was updated on November 6, 2026 and Re on October 30, 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.*