# Pocket ZONE vs Re

The clearest difference is update cadence: Re at every 10 days against Pocket ZONE's every 2 months. Re also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pocket ZONE's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 513). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket ZONE sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Re sells 6 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 — 4.7 for Pocket ZONE against 4.7 for Re. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket ZONE has 3.8K ratings behind it against 513, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Pocket ZONE's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

Pocket ZONE ships an update every 2 months, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket ZONE | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-zone/id1626379167/reviews) | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [APPWILL COMPANY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761313938) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket ZONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-zone/id1626379167)

Embark on a co-op survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. This text quest and RPG hybrid features character customization, a detailed map, and a hardcore survival system. Trade with players and uncover the Zone's secrets.

**Highlights:** Co-op survival gameplay, Text quest and RPG mechanics, Character customization, Detailed Zone map, Player trading, Hardcore survival simulation, Random events and loot system

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Week) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy 500 Neuro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50000 Bruble | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 Neuro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2000 Neuro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5000 Neuro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10000 Neuro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000000 Bruble | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50000 Neuro | $64.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100000 Neuro | $99.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10000000 Bruble | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great pocket version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🤝 Supports developers
- 🕹️ Unique and immersive gameplay
- 🌆 Atmospheric and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy progression
- 🐛 Bugs causing loss of items
- 🔍 Unclear tutorial and lack of guidance
- 🔫 Unbalanced difficulty scaling
- 💰 Premium currency tied to characters

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing items in storage
- Weapons getting deleted after repairs
- Anomaly damage being inconsistent
- Accuracy and hit chance issues
- Language translation problems

**Requested features**

- More quests and story content
- Ability to change character class
- Improved inventory management
- Multiplayer and co-op features
- Ability to save progress across devices


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket ZONE free?

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

### Is Re free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket ZONE or Re?

Re is rated higher. Pocket ZONE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do Pocket ZONE or Re have ads?

Both Pocket ZONE and Re show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket ZONE or Re?

Pocket ZONE ships an update every 2 months, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, Pocket ZONE was updated on October 25, 2026 and Re on October 24, 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.*