# Fairune vs Nyantaro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nyantaro at every 2 weeks against Fairune's every 4 months. Fairune's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fairune ships an update every 4 months, Nyantaro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fairune | Nyantaro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairune/id609432419/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **197** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [Shizukuya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606582342) |

## What reviewers say

### Fairune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairune/id609432419)

Embark on a retro-inspired action-puzzler RPG adventure to defeat a returning scourge. Collect powerful Spirit Icons and utilize a simple D-pad interface to navigate, manage your inventory, and save your progress.

**Highlights:** Retro action-puzzler RPG, Defeat a returning scourge, Collect Spirit Icons, D-pad movement and item selection, Inventory management, Pause and save menu

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and charming
- 🕹 Engaging puzzle-solving and exploration
- 💎 Unique and interesting gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🕹 Challenging and obtuse puzzles
- 🕹 Tedious grinding and leveling system
- 🎮 Frustrating controls and combat
- 🕰 Short overall length

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on title screen
- Graphical issues and visual glitches
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved tutorial and guidance
- Expanded content and story
- Fairune 2 port to mobile
- More accessibility options


### Nyantaro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyantaro/id6471517472)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fairune free?

Fairune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nyantaro free?

Nyantaro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Fairune or Nyantaro have ads?

Both Fairune and Nyantaro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fairune or Nyantaro?

Fairune ships an update every 4 months, and Nyantaro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fairune was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nyantaro on November 8, 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.*
