Comparison

ATOM RPG vs FINAL FANTASY III

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

Head to head
About

ATOM RPG

Explore a post-apocalyptic Soviet Wasteland, creating your own hero. Investigate bunkers, battle mutants, and uncover conspiracies in this offline RPG. Features deep character creation, turn-based combat, and nonlinear gameplay with multiple quest solutions.

Highlights
  • Character creation tool
  • Offline single-player RPG
  • Dozens of skills
  • Turn-based combat
  • Nonlinear gameplay
  • Multiple quest solutions
  • Deep dialogues
Features
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In 1986 the world war between the Soviet Union and the Western Bloc ended in mutual nuclear bombings. Both superpowers went down in flames. The impact of the fallout almost ended civilization as we know it. You are one of the survivors of the apocalypse. Your mission - to explore the wild and wondrous postnuclear world of the Soviet Wasteland. To earn your place under the sun in this new age. To investigate retro style bunkers, descend into a stalker filled metro, fight terrible mutants and solve a shadowy conspiracy, aimed at destroying all that is left of life on Earth. ATOM RPG is: - A powerful character creation tool, aimed at making the wasteland hero you want to portray; - A balanced offline single player roleplaying system. Each stat combination provides a unique cRPG experience, unique dialogues, and new ways to solve some quests; - Dozens of skills, from lockpicking to gambling; - Many hours of gameplay on all sorts of locations. Meet the other survivors in a brave new settlement, built from the remains of the old world. Venture into the wilds, where mutants and bandits lurk. Work out the secrets of an old military bunker. Or simply lose yourself, fishing at a scenic pond; - Turn-based combat, inspired by classic RPG’s of the nineties. Find your own strategy and develop the tactics needed to win; - Random encounters with the dwellers of the Soviet Wasteland - both friendly and dangerous. Sometimes all at the same time; - Many deep, multiple-choice dialogues that feel like real conversations with the unique NPCs of the game; - Nonlinear gameplay! This edition of the game features dozens of quests, most with alternative solutions. Play the game like you want to! Recommended: iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR; iPad Mini 6, 5, 4; iPad Air 3+, 2; iPad Pro Technical Support: You can contact the developers at support@atomrpg.com

About

FINAL FANTASY III

Embark on an epic quest in this classic RPG, featuring a remodeled 2D pixel art style and a captivating story. Master a unique job-changing system to customize your party and overcome challenges. Enjoy enhanced gameplay with modern conveniences and a beautifully rearranged soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Remodeled 2D pixel graphics
  • Iconic job changing system
  • Rearranged and original soundtrack options
  • Modernized UI and auto-battle
  • Gamepad support
  • Adjustable encounter and experience multipliers
  • Bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player
Currently charting
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A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play. With the power of light nearly eclipsed by the power of darkness, only the crystals' four chosen adventurers can save the world. Experience the iconic job changing system first introduced in FFIII - switch jobs at will and use various abilities as you progress in the game. Change into a variety of classes like Warrior, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, Dragoon, Evoker, or even call monsters to do your bidding with as a Summoner. Enjoy the exciting third installment in the FINAL FANTASY series! -------------------------------------------------------------- ■ Beautifully revived with new graphics and sound! ・Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator. ・Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu. ■Improved gameplay! ・Including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more. ・Also supports game pad controls, making it possible to play using a dedicated gamepad UI when connecting a gamepad to your device. ・Switch the soundtrack between the rearranged version, created for the pixel remaster, or the original version, capturing the sound of the original game. ・Now possible to switch between different fonts, including the default font and a pixel-based font based on the atmosphere of the original game. ・Additional boost features to expand gameplay options, including switching off random encounters and adjusting experience gained multipliers between 0 and 4. ・Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player. *One-time purchase. The app will not require any additional payments to play through the game after the initial purchase and subsequent download. *This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY III" game released in 1990. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game. [OS Compatibility] iOS 13.0 or higher [Applicable Devices] iPhone 6s, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4 and higher

Screenshots

ATOM RPG4 screens
FINAL FANTASY III4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FINAL FANTASY III at none against ATOM RPG's 1. FINAL FANTASY III also leads on ads (none vs shown). ATOM RPG's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (69% vs 45%). On ratings volume, update cadence, chart position and device support 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

ATOM RPG costs $9.99 and FINAL FANTASY III $14.99 up front. ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FINAL FANTASY III asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ATOM RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 223 and 137 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ATOM RPG's written reviews are positive against 45% of FINAL FANTASY III's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, FINAL FANTASY III every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ATOM RPG versus FINAL FANTASY III: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATOM RPGFINAL FANTASY III
Price$9.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.3 (223 ratings) — better3.8 (137 ratings)
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews — better44.5% of reviews
Number of ratings223 — better137
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#111#82 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB531 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperATENT GAMES LTDSQUARE ENIX

Customer experience

ATOM RPG

All ratings221 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative24.7%

FINAL FANTASY III

All ratings137 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive44.5%
Neutral22.7%
Negative32.7%

User reviews

ATOM RPG

From 223 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great when you give it a chance
  • 🚀 Huge game with lots of content
  • 🚀 Replayable with multiple paths
  • 👍 Scratches the Fallout itch
  • 👍 Immersive atmosphere and writing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls constantly break
  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay and difficulty
  • 🐛 Text and UI issues on mobile
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs

FINAL FANTASY III

From 137 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful remastered graphics and sprites
  • 🎵 Outstanding remastered soundtrack
  • ⚙️ Improved quality-of-life features (quick save, auto-battle)
  • 🎮 Diverse job system with unique customization
  • 📱 Works well on mobile devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on various devices
  • 🎮 Awkward on-screen touch controls
  • 🔋 Poor optimization and battery drain
  • 📝 Font is small and doesn't match aesthetic
  • 🚫 No controller support despite being on multiple platforms

Bugs and requests

ATOM RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Controls breaking
  • Frequent crashes
  • Text/UI issues
  • Glitches and bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve UI scaling and readability
  • Add more content and updates
  • Fix bugs and stability issues

FINAL FANTASY III

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Game crashes every 5-30 minutes
  • Crashes when switching apps or receiving notifications
  • No autosave when app is backgrounded
  • Tap controls don't work with secret doors
  • Achievement system broken - final achievement won't trigger
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  • Game resets without autosave when switching to other apps
  • Main menu bugs out
  • No audio on some devices
  • Character gets stuck on boat edges
  • Island UI overlaps text on iPhone 15
  • Game crashes during opening scene on some devices
  • Freezes and loses progress mid-play

Requested features

10 requests
  • Controller support (MFI/Backbone)
  • Background app support to prevent progress loss
  • Better font that matches game aesthetic
  • Option to hide on-screen d-pad
  • Apple TV support
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  • Square Enix account backup/restore feature
  • Allow music/podcasts to play in background
  • Performance optimization for older devices
  • 4-way movement option instead of 8-way
  • Additional side quests to expand content

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ATOM RPG

One-time1
  • ATOM RPG - Supporter Pack$2.99
None

FINAL FANTASY III

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATOM RPG free?
ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FINAL FANTASY III free?
FINAL FANTASY III costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ATOM RPG or FINAL FANTASY III?
ATOM RPG is rated higher. ATOM RPG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while FINAL FANTASY III averages 3.8 from 137 ratings.
Do ATOM RPG or FINAL FANTASY III have ads?
ATOM RPG shows ads; FINAL FANTASY III does not.
Which is updated more often, ATOM RPG or FINAL FANTASY III?
ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and FINAL FANTASY III every 2 months. Most recently, ATOM RPG was updated on October 29, 2026 and FINAL FANTASY III on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, ATOM RPG or FINAL FANTASY III?
ATOM RPG currently peaks at #111 in the App Store charts, and FINAL FANTASY III at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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