# Levelup RPG vs OnceWorld

The clearest difference is update cadence: OnceWorld at every 2 days against Levelup RPG's every 2 weeks. OnceWorld also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Levelup RPG sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and OnceWorld sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OnceWorld holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 375 and 130 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Levelup RPG's written reviews are positive against 58% of OnceWorld's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Levelup RPG ships an update every 2 weeks, OnceWorld every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Levelup RPG | OnceWorld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelup-rpg/id1557259580/reviews) | **[4.9 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onceworld/id6753948618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **375** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | **65.3% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 556 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YOSHIYUKI NAKASHIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459992321) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## What reviewers say

### Levelup RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelup-rpg/id1557259580)

Embark on an adventure to hunt endlessly spawning monsters on an island. Level up infinitely, gather crystals to acquire powerful swords, and upgrade your equipment. Progress through the game by meeting specific conditions to unlock new areas and ultimately confront the Demon King.

**Highlights:** Infinite monster hunting, Infinite leveling system, Crystal collection for swords, Sword leveling and synthesis, Skill panel for stat upgrades, Area unlocking through conditions

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| magic stone x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banner Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| Interstitial Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| revised edit Banner Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Interstitial Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boost ad removal (1 week) | $2.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Ad Removed | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Video Ad Removed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited time pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x50 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boost ad removal (1 month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x100 | $11.99 | one-time |
| All ads removal pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🕰 Addictive level grinding
- 🎮 Simple and relaxing
- 🔋 Minimal battery drain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 Overpriced ad removal
- 🐛 Ads freezing/stopping
- 🤔 Unclear skill/stat progression
- 🤔 Imbalanced difficulty scaling

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in after major updates
- Purchased items not properly reflected
- Inconsistent drop rates for rare materials
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add character customization
- Improve translation quality
- Increase level/stat cap
- Implement auto-farm/auto-battle
- Add more diverse equipment/accessories


### OnceWorld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onceworld/id6753948618)

Experience a nostalgic 2D solo RPG that blends classic MMO charm with modern mobile convenience. Level up, customize your character with stat distribution, enhance gear, collect pets, and battle through a deep progression system.

**Highlights:** Stat distribution for character customization, Equipment enhancement and set bonuses, Monster capture and pet raising, Material collection for crafting and upgrades, Reincarnation system for continued growth, Abyss Corridor ranked mode

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 150 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 300 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 600 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 1000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Levelup RPG free?

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

### Is OnceWorld free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Levelup RPG or OnceWorld?

OnceWorld is rated higher. Levelup RPG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while OnceWorld averages 4.9 from 130 ratings.

### Do Levelup RPG or OnceWorld have ads?

Both Levelup RPG and OnceWorld show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Levelup RPG or OnceWorld?

Levelup RPG ships an update every 2 weeks, and OnceWorld every 2 days. Most recently, Levelup RPG was updated on October 18, 2026 and OnceWorld on October 18, 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.*
