# Re vs Orthanc

The clearest difference is rating: Re at 4.7 against Orthanc's 4.0. Re also leads on ratings volume (505 vs 4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Orthanc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Orthanc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Re holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Re has 505 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Re's written reviews are positive against 67% of Orthanc's.

Re ships an update every 10 days, Orthanc every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Re | Orthanc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthanc/id6499106909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **505** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) | [Paul Resch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742447716) |

## What reviewers say

### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


### Orthanc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthanc/id6499106909)

Embark on an adventure in this faithful recreation of a classic 1970s graphic dungeon crawl RPG. Explore, defeat monsters, and gather treasure using the touchscreen interface. Experience a challenging yet addictive gameplay loop inspired by early computer games.

**Highlights:** Faithful recreation of a 1970s RPG, Dungeon crawl gameplay, Monster combat and treasure hunting, Touchscreen controls, Inspired by early computer games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Re free?

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

### Is Orthanc free?

Orthanc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Re or Orthanc?

Re is rated higher. Re averages 4.7 out of 5 from 505 ratings, while Orthanc averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Re or Orthanc have ads?

Re shows ads; Orthanc does not.

### Which is updated more often, Re or Orthanc?

Re ships an update every 10 days, and Orthanc every 6 weeks. Most recently, Re was updated on September 30, 2026 and Orthanc on September 25, 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.*