# Baldur's Gate vs ATOM RPG

The clearest difference is ads: Baldur's Gate at none against ATOM RPG's shown. Baldur's Gate also leads on ratings volume (664 vs 221). ATOM RPG's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Baldur's Gate costs $9.99 and ATOM RPG $9.99 up front. Baldur's Gate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ATOM RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 664 and 221 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Baldur's Gate's written reviews are positive against 69% of ATOM RPG's.

Baldur's Gate ships an update every 9 months, ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baldur's Gate | ATOM RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldurs-gate/id515114051/reviews) | **[4.3 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-rpg/id1465288147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **664** | 221 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #126 | **#124** |
| Size | 3.1 GB | 3.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) | [ATENT GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696294605) |

## What reviewers say

### Baldur's Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldurs-gate/id515114051)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic roleplaying adventure set in a world on the brink of war. Customize your hero, assemble a party of companions, and explore a vast continent filled with mystery and danger. This enhanced edition includes the original campaign and new stories, with additional content available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Original 60-hour adventure, Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, The Black Pits arena battles, Brothers Lost questline, Improved interface and dynamic zooming, New character portraits and voice sets

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enhanced Voice Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jason Manley Portrait Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Blackguard’s Revenge | $2.99 | one-time |
| To Flee Thay | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
- 🎮 Great gameplay and story
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 💡 New features and characters added

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and control on small screens
- 🔋 Performance issues with spells and effects
- 📏 UI not optimized for mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Sidebar menu issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to restore purchased content
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved UI and controls for mobile
- Cross-save functionality between platforms
- Ability to remove experience cap


### ATOM RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-rpg/id1465288147)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATOM RPG - Supporter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls constantly break
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay and difficulty
- 🐛 Text and UI issues on mobile
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Controls breaking
- Frequent crashes
- Text/UI issues
- Glitches and bugs

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve UI scaling and readability
- Add more content and updates
- Fix bugs and stability issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baldur's Gate free?

Baldur's Gate costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ATOM RPG free?

ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Baldur's Gate or ATOM RPG?

ATOM RPG is rated higher. Baldur's Gate averages 3.9 out of 5 from 664 ratings, while ATOM RPG averages 4.3 from 221 ratings.

### Do Baldur's Gate or ATOM RPG have ads?

ATOM RPG shows ads; Baldur's Gate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Baldur's Gate or ATOM RPG?

Baldur's Gate ships an update every 9 months, and ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. Most recently, Baldur's Gate was updated on September 28, 2026 and ATOM RPG on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Baldur's Gate or ATOM RPG?

Baldur's Gate currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and ATOM RPG at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*