# Returned Warrior RPG vs Monkey King Idle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Returned Warrior RPG at 90% against Monkey King Idle's 61%. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Monkey King Idle's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Returned Warrior RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Monkey King Idle sells 24 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey King Idle has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's written reviews are positive against 61% of Monkey King Idle's.

Returned Warrior RPG ships an update fortnightly, Monkey King Idle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Returned Warrior RPG | Monkey King Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341/reviews)** | [4.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-king-idle-afk-rpg/id6473401641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) | [Superlink Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/717760300) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Monkey King Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-king-idle-afk-rpg/id6473401641)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure inspired by "Journey to the West." Grow your character automatically, even offline, and battle monsters with stunning 2D pixel art. Engage in thrilling network play, conquer numerous stages, and unlock powerful transformations.

**Highlights:** Idle RPG gameplay, Journey to the West theme, 2D pixel graphics, Offline character growth, Network play and cooperation, Transformations for faster growth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Today's Efficient Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Event Package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Today's Efficient Package 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| LB Package! - Elite Saiyan 1 - | $3.99 | one-time |
| LB Package! - Cho Saiyan 1 - | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30 days EXP/Brass Coin Sub | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 4 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Power Pole Summon Pass | $15.99 | one-time |
| Ornament Package | $15.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Summon Pass | $15.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 5 | $22.99 | one-time |
| (Weekly) Meal Package | $22.99 | one-time |
| Key Package | $22.99 | one-time |
| LB Package!-Destructive God 1- | $22.99 | one-time |
| Special Event Package 3 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Core Growth Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| 30 days Dungeon Subscription 3 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Greatest idle game
- 👍 Really addictive
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Super fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy game
- 🐛 Game frags phones
- 🐛 Unfortunate
- 🐛 Typical korean idle game
- 🐛 Low effort

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Connection unstable, kicked out
- 🐛 Game won't launch
- 🐛 Game has a hacker problem
- 🐛 Game walls you after first day
- 🐛 Game has error code, wrong format

**Requested features**

- 💡 Fix loading issues on iPhone 11
- 💡 Improve infinite loading on language selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Returned Warrior RPG free?

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

### Is Monkey King Idle free?

Monkey King Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Returned Warrior RPG or Monkey King Idle?

Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Monkey King Idle averages 4.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do Returned Warrior RPG or Monkey King Idle have ads?

Both Returned Warrior RPG and Monkey King Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Returned Warrior RPG or Monkey King Idle?

Returned Warrior RPG ships an update fortnightly, and Monkey King Idle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Returned Warrior RPG was updated on October 15, 2026 and Monkey King Idle on October 21, 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.*