# Devil Slayer vs Returned Warrior RPG

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Devil Slayer at 47 against Returned Warrior RPG's 1. Returned Warrior RPG's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 71%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Devil Slayer sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Returned Warrior RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Returned Warrior RPG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Devil Slayer has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Devil Slayer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's.

Devil Slayer ships an update every 3 weeks, Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devil Slayer | Returned Warrior RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-slayer/id6451179758/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 653 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Youngdal Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499428883) | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) |

## What reviewers say

### Devil Slayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-slayer/id6451179758)

Engage in spectacular hack and slash combat in this idle action RPG. Grow your character with idle rewards and offline earnings. Conquer bosses and acquire powerful equipment through diverse content and daily login bonuses.

**Highlights:** Spectacular action battles, Hack and slash combat, Idle character growth, Offline rewards, Diverse unlockable content, Giant boss battles, Acquire powerful equipment

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guildjoin Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patiencebox 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Start Package 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Start Package 02 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Start Package PLUS | $5.99 | one-time |
| WeeklyGrowth01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Reset Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| hopepackage | $6.99 | one-time |
| RotationPackage01 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Devilbox02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Seeds of Happiness | $9.99 | one-time |
| WeeklyGrowth02 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bosspack01 | $12.99 | one-time |
| AchievePackage01 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Costume_Body 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Costume_Body 02 | $14.99 | one-time |
| RotationPackage02 | $19.99 | one-time |
| WeeklyGrowth03 | $29.99 | one-time |
| RotationPackage03 | $39.99 | one-time |


### Returned Warrior RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341)

Embark on a retro RPG adventure where you return home after a decade in a demonic realm to find portals have opened. Farm for hundreds of equipment types and cards to create a unique character. Explore diverse game modes and enjoy nostalgic pixel art.

**Highlights:** Idle farming with equipment and cards, Unique character customization, Rewarding item collection, Multiple weapon choices, Diverse play modes (dungeons, towers), Nostalgic pixel art style

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Decomposition Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gold Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekly EXP Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starting Optimization Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Start Ad Removal Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Card Collection Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 10 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 7 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 17 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Guardian Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Weekly All-in-One Myth Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Black Rabbit Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vip Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💎 Unique collection-based mechanics
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style
- 🔓 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay at later stages
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past first chapter
- Equipment upgrades not saving properly
- Freezing during tutorial screens
- Connectivity issues when viewing ads

**Requested features**

- More diverse quests and challenges
- Ability to preview equipment effects
- Improved save/load functionality
- Optimization for longer battery life


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devil Slayer free?

Devil Slayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Returned Warrior RPG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Devil Slayer or Returned Warrior RPG?

Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Devil Slayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Devil Slayer or Returned Warrior RPG have ads?

Both Devil Slayer and Returned Warrior RPG show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Devil Slayer or Returned Warrior RPG?

Devil Slayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Devil Slayer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Returned Warrior RPG on September 22, 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.*