# Old School RuneScape vs Sorcery School

The clearest difference is ads: Sorcery School at none against Old School RuneScape's shown. Sorcery School also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 64%). Old School RuneScape's advantage is ratings volume (93K vs 7K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Old School RuneScape sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month and Sorcery School sells 17 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 — 4.8 for Old School RuneScape against 4.8 for Sorcery School. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old School RuneScape has 93K ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Old School RuneScape's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sorcery School's.

Old School RuneScape ships an update every 2 weeks, Sorcery School monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Old School RuneScape | Sorcery School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648762/reviews) | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-school/id1558454859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93K** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #123 |
| Size | 39 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jagex](https://appshunter.io/developer/338544819) | [Pretty Simple](https://appshunter.io/developer/767473892) |

## What reviewers say

### Old School RuneScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648762)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Adventure, #31 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #121 Top Free · Adventure, #128 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in a vast sandbox MMORPG. Explore a world shaped by its players, master numerous skills, and battle challenging bosses. Experience nostalgic point-and-click gameplay with modern MMO mechanics, available across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Player-voted content updates, Cross-platform gameplay, Epic boss battles and raids, Hundreds of lore-rich quests, 24 diverse skills to master, Vast explorable world

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Membership | $12.49 | per month |
| 1 Month Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Membership | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Month Membership | $131.99 | per year |
| Old School Bond x 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Old School Bond x 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Old School Bonds x 3 | $26.95 | one-time |
| Old School Bonds x 5 | $44.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🌐 Full game experience on mobile
- 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎮 Seamless transition from PC to mobile
- 💰 No microtransactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Confusing for new players
- 🔒 Account security issues
- 🗺️ Limited mobile-specific features

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account bans
- Sync problems when switching between devices
- Chat box and input field glitches
- Freezing and crashing during high-activity areas

**Requested features**

- Customizable UI and controls
- Improved account recovery process
- Optimized performance for older devices
- Ability to transfer progress from old accounts
- More tutorials and guidance for new players


### Sorcery School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-school/id1558454859)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #145 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on a magical adventure to defend a wizarding school from invading monsters. Collect ingredients, master spells, and upgrade your characters in this blend of solitaire and adventure gameplay. Enjoy thousands of levels offline, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Offline gameplay, Thousands of levels, Collect ingredients, Master spells, Upgrade characters, Magical surprises

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pouch 30% off | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pouch | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.39 | one-time |
| Gem Bucket 30% off | $8.39 | one-time |
| Secret Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bucket | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems 50% off | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gems 30% off | $20.49 | one-time |
| Pot of Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💡 Unique twist on solitaire
- 🔒 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Progression feels too grindy
- ⏱️ High energy consumption
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🔑 Difficulty scaling issues
- 🔑 Lack of free gems/currency

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or update failures
- Challenges/quests not tracking properly
- Inconsistent or confusing UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add more free ways to earn gems/currency
- Improve energy/stamina system
- Reduce upgrade costs
- Add more content/levels
- Implement friend system for sharing/trading


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Old School RuneScape free?

Old School RuneScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sorcery School free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Old School RuneScape or Sorcery School?

Sorcery School is rated higher. Old School RuneScape averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while Sorcery School averages 4.8 from 7K ratings.

### Do Old School RuneScape or Sorcery School have ads?

Old School RuneScape shows ads; Sorcery School does not.

### Which is updated more often, Old School RuneScape or Sorcery School?

Old School RuneScape ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sorcery School monthly. Most recently, Old School RuneScape was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sorcery School on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Old School RuneScape or Sorcery School?

Old School RuneScape currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Sorcery School at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*