# Chat RPG vs Arclight City

The clearest difference is rating: Arclight City at 4.7 against Chat RPG's 3.0. Arclight City also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 4) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). Chat RPG's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arclight City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arclight City holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arclight City has 188 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Chat RPG's written reviews are positive against 59% of Arclight City's.

Chat RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, Arclight City monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat RPG | Arclight City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-rpg/id6446277670/reviews) | **[4.7 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arclight-city-text-based-rpg/id6449096331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **188** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Netstream](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604144382) | [Ching Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541691334) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-rpg/id6446277670)

Embark on an idle adventure through a fantasy world by making choices via chat. Explore different regions, customize your adventurers' battle styles with equipment and skills, and uncover the truth behind the central kingdom's mysteries. Your journey progresses even when you're away.

**Highlights:** Idle adventure gameplay, Regional exploration, Character customization, Equipment and skill system, Dungeon battles, Story-driven progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle Speed Up Buff Package | $2.99 | one-time |


### Arclight City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arclight-city-text-based-rpg/id6449096331)

Engage in a cyberpunk MMORPG set in a neon-drenched city. Build your gang, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and customize gear. Master turn-based combat and rise to power in this text-based adventure.

**Highlights:** Unique mercenaries with special abilities, Unlimited weapons and gear customization, Procedurally generated dungeons, Turn-based combat, Anime and pixel art style, Idle and background progression, Auto farming

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| premium2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| premium3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| premium4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| premium5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| premium6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Captivating and fun gameplay
- 🌌 Great cyberpunk aesthetic
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 🎮 Better mechanics than previous game
- 👍 Casual and fun for cyberpunk fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Poor moderation and punishment
- 💰 Pay-to-play mechanics
- ⏳ Slow energy/psychosis removal
- 🚫 Zero to none drop rates
- 🔞 Embarrassing soft-core pornographic content

**Reported bugs**

- Unplayable on iPhone X and up due to screen issues
- Cannot access settings without finishing tutorial
- Screen shape issues on newer iPhones
- Nothing works when clicked unless in-game purchases are made

**Requested features**

- Add more soundtrack tracks
- Improve moderation and punishment system
- Implement character/avatar updates with equipment
- Add more dungeons and special keys for entry
- Add male mercenaries to the team


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat RPG free?

Chat RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arclight City free?

Arclight City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chat RPG or Arclight City?

Arclight City is rated higher. Chat RPG averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Arclight City averages 4.7 from 188 ratings.

### Do Chat RPG or Arclight City have ads?

Neither Chat RPG nor Arclight City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chat RPG or Arclight City?

Chat RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and Arclight City monthly. Most recently, Chat RPG was updated on October 2, 2026 and Arclight City on October 16, 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.*