# Fantamon vs MapleStory R

Fantamon and MapleStory R both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Fantamon's written reviews are positive against 23% of MapleStory R's. Fantamon also leads on chart position (#46 vs unranked). MapleStory R's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fantamon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MapleStory R sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapleStory R holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 635 and 458 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Fantamon's written reviews are positive against 23% of MapleStory R's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fantamon ships an update every 2 weeks, MapleStory R fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fantamon | MapleStory R |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (635 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantamon-idle-rpg/id6476379307/reviews) | **[4.6 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-r-evolution-us/id6746845705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **635** | 458 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shengqu Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476789420) | [Rastar Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217687262) |

## What reviewers say

### Fantamon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantamon-idle-rpg/id6476379307)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Adventure, #94 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a global adventure in this idle RPG where you team up with players worldwide. Collect over 100 unique creatures, strategize with a four-player squad, and watch your team progress even while you're offline. Role-swapping adds dynamic combat possibilities.

**Highlights:** Global servers and leaderboards, 4-player team battles, 100+ creatures to collect, Idle progression system, Role-swapping combat, In-game chat with emojis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type 1 Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Type 9 Gift Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Type 10 Gift Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Type 2 Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Type 3 Gift Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Type 4 Gift Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Type 5 Gift Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Type 6 Gift Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Type 7 Gift Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Type 8 Gift Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### MapleStory R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-r-evolution-us/id6746845705)

Embark on a classic adventure with familiar characters and visuals. Enjoy effortless growth with auto-battles and offline leveling. Customize your character with stylish outfits and build your dream home.

**Highlights:** Classic IP authorization, Auto-battle and offline growth, Pet evolution and combat, Extensive character customization, GVG and strategic battles, Home customization

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Great Value Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dojo License | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 9 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 10 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 11 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fantamon free?

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

### Is MapleStory R free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fantamon or MapleStory R?

MapleStory R is rated higher. Fantamon averages 4.4 out of 5 from 635 ratings, while MapleStory R averages 4.6 from 458 ratings.

### Do Fantamon or MapleStory R have ads?

Fantamon shows ads; MapleStory R does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fantamon or MapleStory R?

Fantamon ships an update every 2 weeks, and MapleStory R fortnightly. Most recently, Fantamon was updated on October 21, 2026 and MapleStory R on October 17, 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.*