Comparison

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) vs ATOM RPG

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

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FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

Embark on an epic quest to save the world as four chosen youths in this classic RPG. Experience a revamped job system, fully rendered 3D graphics, and new scenarios in a critically acclaimed adventure.

Highlights
  • Job system for class changes
  • Summon powerful creatures
  • Fully-rendered 3D graphics
  • Redesigned protagonists and new scenarios
  • Improved cutscenes and battles
  • Autosave functionality
  • High-resolution graphics and retouched cutscenes
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FINAL FANTASY III -- now on iPad! When darkness falls and the land is robbed of light, four youths are chosen by the crystals to embark upon a journey to save the world. FINAL FANTASY III was the first title in the FINAL FANTASY series to become a million-seller, establishing once and for all that Square Enix's classic RPG saga was here to stay. A hallmark of innovation for the entire series, FINAL FANTASY III incorporates not only a job system that lets characters change classes at any time to the ability to summon powerful creatures such as Shiva and Bahamut. The 3D remake of FINAL FANTASY III, with fully-rendered 3D graphics, duplicated the original's success. - The four protagonists have been completely redesigned and new scenarios have been added. - The 3D remake has really brought the cutscenes and battles to life. - The Job system has been improved to bring out its best and most unique aspects, resulting in a more balanced game that is easy to enjoy. - New save functions, including autosave, allow for players to quit the game at any time without fear of losing their progress. -------------------------------------------- - High resolution graphics and retouched cutscenes. - Smooth, intuitive touch-panel controls specifically tailored to improve the gaming experience. - Gallery Mode, where players can view illustrations from the game or listen to the soundtrack, has been added. - New visual designs for the Job Mastery Cards and the Mognet .

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

Screenshots

ATOM RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) at none against ATOM RPG's 1. FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.2). ATOM RPG's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On review sentiment 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

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) costs $14.99 and ATOM RPG $9.99 up front. ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ATOM RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 223 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 69% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) ships an update every 7 months, ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) versus ATOM RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)ATOM RPG
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.0 (53 ratings)4.3 (223 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews68.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53223 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size434 MB3.0 GB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.ATENT GAMES LTD

Customer experience

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

All ratings50 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative21.0%

ATOM RPG

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

User reviews

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port of a classic RPG
  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive interface
  • 🎮 Great gameplay and job system
  • 🎵 Fantastic soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Inability to save in dungeons/towns
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 💸 Expensive for a mobile game
  • 🖼️ Dated graphics and textures

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

Bugs and requests

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after certain story events
  • Inability to save progress in some areas
  • Chocobo glitch on iPad 2

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve save system with autosave
  • Enhance graphics and visuals
  • Provide a tutorial or more guidance

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

In-app purchases

None

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ATOM RPG

One-time1
  • ATOM RPG - Supporter Pack$2.99

Questions

Is FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) free?
FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATOM RPG free?
ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) or ATOM RPG?
ATOM RPG is rated higher. FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while ATOM RPG averages 4.3 from 223 ratings.
Do FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) or ATOM RPG have ads?
ATOM RPG shows ads; FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) does not.
Which is updated more often, FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) or ATOM RPG?
FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) ships an update every 7 months, and ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. Most recently, FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) was updated on November 6, 2026 and ATOM RPG on November 3, 2026.

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