# Old School RuneScape vs Remote Realms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Realms at 100% against Old School RuneScape's 64%. Remote Realms also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Old School RuneScape's advantage is ratings volume (93K vs 4) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Old School RuneScape sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month. Remote Realms asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Realms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old School RuneScape has 93K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Old School RuneScape's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote Realms's.

Old School RuneScape ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Realms every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Old School RuneScape | Remote Realms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648762/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-realms/id6760225185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 435 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jagex](https://appshunter.io/developer/338544819) | [Kalle Timonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883355585) |

## What reviewers say

### Old School RuneScape

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Adventure, #24 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #114 Top Free · Role Playing, #117 Top Free · Adventure, #181 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a classic MMORPG adventure in a vast fantasy world shaped by its players. Master numerous skills, undertake epic quests, and battle formidable bosses. Enjoy seamless cross-platform play and choose between a free experience or full membership.

**Highlights:** Player-driven content updates, 24+ Masterable Skills (including Sailing), Hundreds of Immersive Quests, Challenging Bosses and Raids, Vast Open-World Exploration, True Cross-Platform Gameplay, Free-to-Play or Membership Options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Remote Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-realms/id6760225185)

Embark on an adventure in a magical world filled with exploration, survival, and combat. Develop skills, train companions, and master a complex combat system. Discover new towns, travel by land, air, or sea, and craft your own path to success.

**Highlights:** Explore a magical world, Level up 26 different skills, Train and befriend companions, Master strategic combat system, Travel by land, air, and sea, Craft gear and build ships

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Old School RuneScape free?

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

### Is Remote Realms free?

Remote Realms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Old School RuneScape or Remote Realms?

Remote Realms is rated higher. Old School RuneScape averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while Remote Realms averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Old School RuneScape or Remote Realms have ads?

Old School RuneScape shows ads; Remote Realms does not.

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

Old School RuneScape ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Realms every 2 days. Most recently, Old School RuneScape was updated on November 8, 2026 and Remote Realms on October 31, 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.*