# Chat RPG vs Returned Warrior RPG

The clearest difference is rating: Returned Warrior RPG at 5.0 against Chat RPG's 2.4. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 57%). Chat RPG's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat RPG sells 10 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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chat RPG has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Chat RPG's written reviews are positive against 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's.

Chat RPG ships an update every 6 days, Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat RPG | Returned Warrior RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-rpg-plus-idle-text-rpg/id6468031293/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Netstream](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604144382) | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-rpg-plus-idle-text-rpg/id6468031293)

Embark on a text-based idle RPG adventure across four distinct regions. Equip your adventurers with powerful gear from the blacksmith, enhance their abilities with a customizable skill tree, and watch them grow stronger even when you're offline. Enjoy abundant daily rewards to accelerate your progress.

**Highlights:** Text-based idle RPG gameplay, Choose from 4 regions and adventurers, Equip adventurers with blacksmith-purchased gear, Enhance equipment with Enhance Stones, Customize skills with a skill tree, Idle progression and daily rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Skip Gift Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| 아레나 티켓 패키지 | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Adventurer Support Equip | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Adventurer Golden Blessing | $2.99 | one-time |
| BSPD Up Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Gift Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Golden Blessing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Coin Gift Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Gift Box | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flamboyant Coin Gift Box | $49.99 | 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 Chat RPG free?

Chat RPG 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, Chat RPG or Returned Warrior RPG?

Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Chat RPG averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chat RPG or Returned Warrior RPG have ads?

Returned Warrior RPG shows ads; Chat RPG does not.

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

Chat RPG ships an update every 6 days, and Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Chat RPG was updated on October 24, 2026 and Returned Warrior RPG on October 24, 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.*