# Vay vs Last Colossus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vay at none against Last Colossus's 5. Vay also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). Last Colossus's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Vay costs $5.99 and Last Colossus $1.99 up front. Last Colossus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Vay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Last Colossus holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 215 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Vay's written reviews are positive against 72% of Last Colossus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, Last Colossus every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vay | Last Colossus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vay/id284940607/reviews) | **[4.2 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-colossus/id1233976516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 203 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoMoGa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284940610) | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) |

## What reviewers say

### Vay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vay/id284940607)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic quest to rescue your kidnapped fiancée and save your kingdom from destructive war machines. This cult classic RPG offers a compelling story, challenging gameplay, and numerous improvements for a modern experience.

**Highlights:** Compelling and engrossing story, User selectable difficulty, Animated cutscenes with audio, Auto-save feature, Over 100 enemies and bosses, Expansive areas to explore, Updated music

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great classic RPG
- 👍 Lots of gameplay content
- 👍 Smooth controls and UI
- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Buggy cutscenes
- 🔍 Lacking information on equipment
- 🤔 Dated graphics and animations
- 🤔 Repetitive music

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after using certain spells
- Inability to access some areas due to glitches
- Saved data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a virtual d-pad for movement
- Improve equipment comparison at shops
- Enhance cutscenes and animations
- Provide more in-game hints and guidance


### Last Colossus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-colossus/id1233976516)

Command a giant robot in this ACT/RPG game set on a war-torn planet. Engage in simulated combat, explore a 9-chapter story, and face diverse enemies and bosses. Your choices lead to one of three distinct endings.

**Highlights:** ACT/RPG simulation gameplay, Command a giant robot, 9-chapter story, 24 enemy types, 10 unique bosses, Multiple endings

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Resource | $0.99 | one-time |
| 75000 Resource | $4.99 | one-time |
| 175000 Resource | $9.99 | one-time |
| 400000 Resource | $19.99 | one-time |
| 750000 Resource | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming retro pixel art style with nostalgic appeal
- 💰 Affordable price point with good value
- 📖 Interesting story with unexpected narrative twists
- 🤖 Unique mecha/robot combat theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow battle animations that become tedious
- 🔄 Highly repetitive gameplay and grinding
- 🎯 Poor hit rate mechanics feel unfair and frustrating
- 🎮 Limited strategic depth despite initial promise
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics and aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after firing or during combat
- Black screen crashes requiring app restart
- In-app purchase resources not delivered despite payment confirmation
- Game locks up when targeting invisible objects
- Enemy range detection bug - enemies permanently out of range after moving away

**Requested features**

- Skip or speed up battle animations
- Auto-battle functionality for repetitive fights
- Better tutorial and help documentation with glossary
- Ability to toggle music on/off
- More customization options for mech


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vay free?

Vay costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Last Colossus free?

Last Colossus costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vay or Last Colossus?

Last Colossus is rated higher. Vay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Last Colossus averages 4.2 from 215 ratings.

### Do Vay or Last Colossus have ads?

Neither Vay nor Last Colossus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vay or Last Colossus?

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Last Colossus every 6 months. Most recently, Vay was updated on November 13, 2026 and Last Colossus on November 13, 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.*