# Side Quest Games vs NPJ

The clearest difference is rating: NPJ at 4.7 against Side Quest Games's 3.4. NPJ also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 5). Side Quest Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NPJ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Side Quest Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

NPJ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NPJ has 2.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Side Quest Games ships an update every 2 weeks, NPJ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Quest Games | NPJ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-quest-games/id6471085548/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npj-the-game/id6503628207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 448 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Side Quest Games and Accessories, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714790289) | [Kramer Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626305728) |

## What reviewers say

### Side Quest Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-quest-games/id6471085548)

Unlock exclusive gaming benefits, discounts, and early access with membership programs. Connect with a community through virtual events and enjoy app-exclusive deals on gear and accessories. Explore a vast inventory of gaming supplies with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Exclusive member benefits and discounts, Access to loot programs, Virtual gaming events and gatherings, App-exclusive deals on gear, Easy shopping for gaming supplies, Member-only TTRPG content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### NPJ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npj-the-game/id6503628207)

Embark on a daily survival challenge through July, facing unique enemies and bosses with a variety of humorous weapons. Customize your character with skins and collect upgrades to enhance your abilities. Can you help OkCron overcome the month's trials?

**Highlights:** 31 unique daily levels, Diverse enemies and bosses, Upgradable weapons, Customizable skins, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Premium NPJ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium NPJ | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life-changing
- 🤑 Helped with financial issues
- 🙏 Saved lives
- 🤯 Incredible, mind-blowing experience
- 🤗 Emotional, heartwarming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤕 Caused physical harm or discomfort

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Disappearing in-game items/progress
- Inability to claim pre-order bonus

**Requested features**

- Less ads
- Ability to claim pre-order bonus
- Improved gameplay and difficulty balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Quest Games free?

Side Quest Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NPJ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Side Quest Games or NPJ?

NPJ is rated higher. Side Quest Games averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NPJ averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Side Quest Games or NPJ have ads?

NPJ shows ads; Side Quest Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Side Quest Games or NPJ?

Side Quest Games ships an update every 2 weeks, and NPJ every 2 days. Most recently, Side Quest Games was updated on November 3, 2026 and NPJ on November 4, 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.*