# Videogame Guardians vs Returned Warrior RPG

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Videogame Guardians at 1.9K against Returned Warrior RPG's 1. Videogame Guardians also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Returned Warrior RPG's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (90% vs 72%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Videogame Guardians sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Returned Warrior RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Returned Warrior RPG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Videogame Guardians has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Videogame Guardians's written reviews are positive against 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's.

Videogame Guardians ships an update monthly, Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Videogame Guardians | Returned Warrior RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videogame-guardians/id1281397124/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SuperPlanet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068119037) | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) |

## What reviewers say

### Videogame Guardians

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videogame-guardians/id1281397124)

This idle RPG features automatic combat and progression, allowing characters to advance even when you're offline. Collect over 160 unique characters with retro dot graphics, and experience endless growth through a rebirth system. Engage in various battles and challenges, including PVP and guild raids.

**Highlights:** Automatic combat and progression, Endless growth and rebirth system, Collect over 160 unique retro characters, Automatic resource farming, Character enhancement and promotion, Global PVP and guild wars

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Diamond | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| Publi's gift delivery | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cheat's speed gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-Time-Only! SUPA Sale: I-SO | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Gift Box 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Patch's special gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3900 Diamond | $29.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Diamond | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Quick and fun way to pass time
- 👍 Entertaining story
- 👍 Well-made and enjoyable
- 👍 Unique recruiting feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and loading screens
- 🐛 Progression resets after updates
- 🐛 Imbalanced PvP matchmaking
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues after updates
- Rebirth/progression resets
- Connectivity problems and server errors

**Requested features**

- Offline progress tracking
- Hero/team customization options
- Improved clan/guild features
- Smoother performance and reduced loading


### Returned Warrior RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341)

Embark on a retro RPG adventure where you return home after a decade in a demonic realm to find portals have opened. Farm for hundreds of equipment types and cards to create a unique character. Explore diverse game modes and enjoy nostalgic pixel art.

**Highlights:** Idle farming with equipment and cards, Unique character customization, Rewarding item collection, Multiple weapon choices, Diverse play modes (dungeons, towers), Nostalgic pixel art style

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Decomposition Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gold Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekly EXP Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starting Optimization Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Start Ad Removal Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 7 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vip Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💎 Unique collection-based mechanics
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style
- 🔓 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay at later stages
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past first chapter
- Equipment upgrades not saving properly
- Freezing during tutorial screens
- Connectivity issues when viewing ads

**Requested features**

- More diverse quests and challenges
- Ability to preview equipment effects
- Improved save/load functionality
- Optimization for longer battery life


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Videogame Guardians free?

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

### Is Returned Warrior RPG free?

Returned Warrior RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Videogame Guardians or Returned Warrior RPG?

Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Videogame Guardians averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Videogame Guardians or Returned Warrior RPG have ads?

Both Videogame Guardians and Returned Warrior RPG show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Videogame Guardians or Returned Warrior RPG?

Videogame Guardians ships an update monthly, and Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Videogame Guardians was updated on November 3, 2026 and Returned Warrior RPG on November 3, 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.*