# Vay vs FF IV

The clearest difference is price: Vay at $5.99 against FF IV's $14.99. Vay also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 60%). FF IV's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Vay costs $5.99 and FF IV $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FF IV holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 195 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Vay's written reviews are positive against 60% of FF IV'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, FF IV every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vay | FF IV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vay/id284940607/reviews) | **[4.3 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ff-iv-the-after-years/id683029090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **195** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 203 MB | 591 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SoMoGa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284940610) | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) |

## What reviewers say

### Vay

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

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


### FF IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ff-iv-the-after-years/id683029090)

Embark on an epic sequel to a classic RPG, featuring a full 3-D remake with returning heroes and new characters. Explore ten interconnected tales, engage in strategic combat influenced by lunar phases, and utilize powerful band abilities.

**Highlights:** Full 3-D remake, Ten playable tales, Active Time Battle system, Lunar phase combat influence, Band Abilities, Minimap and world map

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Deep and engaging storyline with multiple character perspectives
- 🎨 Good graphics quality and visual improvements over original
- 🎮 Solid gameplay mechanics and battle system
- 👥 Large character selection with unique abilities and bands
- 🎵 Music and audio design (when working properly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 No controller/gamepad support (most critical issue)
- 🔊 Missing voice acting compared to FF4
- 🔁 Repetitive dungeon revisits and grinding requirements
- 📉 Game feels incomplete compared to other versions
- ⚠️ Inconsistent difficulty and balance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/music not working on some devices
- Game crashes during specific story segments (Luca character issues)
- Save points disappearing after extended play
- Targeting system malfunction with Dance and Jive abilities
- Equipment not displaying properly after battle

**Requested features**

- Controller/gamepad support (Bluetooth, MFi, Backbone)
- Cloud save functionality across devices
- Voice acting for cutscenes
- Original SNES music option
- Challenge dungeons from other versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vay free?

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

### Is FF IV free?

FF IV costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vay or FF IV?

FF IV is rated higher. Vay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while FF IV averages 4.3 from 195 ratings.

### Do Vay or FF IV have ads?

Neither Vay nor FF IV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vay or FF IV?

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, and FF IV every 11 months. Most recently, Vay was updated on October 20, 2026 and FF IV on October 21, 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.*