RPGViewer vs RPGPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RPGViewer
Run RPG Maker MV/MZ and Flash projects with this runtime environment. It supports Ogg audio and includes a virtual keyboard for an optimized experience. Quickly test and verify your game projects.
- Runtime environment for RPG Maker MV/MZ
- Flash project support
- Ogg audio format compatibility
- Virtual keyboard included
- Quick project testing
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RPGViewer provides a runtime environment for RPGMV/RPGMZ and Flash projects. It also includes the following optimizations: * Compatible with the ogg audio format. No need to re-encode audio to m4a for playback. * Adds a virtual keyboard. Supports common button functions, with customizable button layouts planned for future updates. * Supports remote loading of Flash files via URL. What you can do with RPGViewer: * Run your existing RPGMV projects, or work-in-progress demos, to quickly preview and verify them on the go. * Quickly try out swf Flash files. Notes: * This app provides a runtime environment only and does not include any runnable content. Please make sure the projects you run are obtained through legitimate channels. * The runtime environment provided by this app uses generic technology. It does not modify the source code of RPGMV/Flash projects, nor does it emulate RPGMV/Flash.
RPGPlayer
Transform your iOS device into a portable RPG console. Play games created with RPG Maker XP, VX, MV, and MZ with optimized performance and console-quality features. Organize your library, use controllers, and enjoy offline play.
- Universal RPG Maker compatibility (XP, VX, MV, MZ)
- Optimized MKXP-Z and Web wrapper engines
- Smart library with cover art and search
- Bluetooth controller and on-screen gamepad support
- Enhanced audio engine
- Robust save management with auto-backup
- Offline play
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Turn your iOS device into the ultimate portable console for RPG Maker games! RPG Player allows you to import and play your favorite RPG Maker titles on the go with optimized performance and console-quality features. Universal Compatibility • Wide Support: Fully compatible with games created in RPG Maker XP, VX, VX Ace, MV, and MZ. • Dual Engine Core: Utilizes the highly optimized MKXP-Z engine for classic titles and a custom high-performance Web wrapper for modern MV/MZ games. Smart Library & Organization • Your Personal Collection: Easily import games via ZIP or RAR archives directly from the Files app. • Smart Organization: Automatically organizes your library with grid views and cover art. • Search & Filter: Instantly find your next adventure with powerful search tools and category filters. • Home Screen Widgets: Jump right back into your recently played games with beautiful, functional widgets. Console-Quality Experience • Controller Support: Play seamlessly with Bluetooth controllers (Xbox, PS5, MFi) or use the fully customizable visual gamepad. • Pro Audio: Enhanced audio engine ensures glitch-free music and sound effects. • Quick Settings: Access game settings, save/load menus, and more with a draggable in-game toolbar. Advanced Tools • Save Management: robust save system with Auto-Backup protection. Transfer saves between devices easily. • Storage Manager: Keep track of your utilized space and manage large game files effortlessly. • Offline Play: No internet required—your games are yours to play anywhere, anytime. Rediscover the classics or play the latest indie gems. Download RPG Player today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RPGViewer at 3.5 against RPGPlayer's 3.2. RPGViewer also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). RPGPlayer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
RPGViewer costs $4.99 and RPGPlayer $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RPGViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 77 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of RPGViewer's written reviews are positive against 58% of RPGPlayer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RPGViewer ships an update every 3 weeks, RPGPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RPGViewer | RPGPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 3.5 (45 ratings) — better | 3.2 (77 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | 58.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 45 | 77 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #15 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ludan Cui | Emir Han Temur |
Customer experience
RPGViewer
RPGPlayer
Bugs and requests
RPGViewer
Reported bugs
56 issues- CG errors
- Black screen on video playback
- Button presses also register as touches
- Black screen after changing positions
- Movie folder glitches
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- Save file import/export not working
- Cannot import/export saves
- SyntaxError: JSON Parse error: Unrecognized token '<'
- Games with foreign language filenames fail to run
- Audio files not playing
- Mouse issues (holding left button)
- Virtual pad input lag/ghosting
- Game crashes randomly
- Cannot save game
- Corrupted app requiring re-download
- Infinite loading screens
- Loss of progress on re-download
- Sound disappears after switching apps
- Virtual mouse not working for some games
- Touch not working in certain sections
- Game files disappear after update
- Games not showing up after re-opening app
- Error when adding games (folder already exists)
- Material loss in H5 games
- iPad cannot play in landscape, buttons incomplete
- No sound in certain games on iPad
- App thinks RPG Maker is HTML5
- Cannot load OGG audio with OGG compatibility enabled
- No sound for RPGMVO audio format
- Cannot load save files
- Stuck on save screen
- Cannot click/interact in some games
- Screen clipping on iPad
- Games not loading (stuck on loading screen)
- Cannot add games (stuck on loading screen)
- Display bugs (games not showing up)
- PNG images not opening
- Black screen on launch
- Cannot load image effects
- Cannot import files (no www folder)
- Cannot interact with elements
- Game not running after removing folder
- No sound after update
- Audio issues after switching apps
- Laggy performance
- Games larger than 1GB don't run
- Cannot play games requiring specific keyboard keys
- Cannot save/load games
- Project initialization displayed every time
- Cannot load save data from cheat menu
- Games not responding to clicks
- Cannot use mouse function
- Cannot click or use
- Games not running, showing black screen
- Cannot import games
- No sound in games
Requested features
25 requests- Customizable button layout
- Portrait mode button customization
- Game folder organization
- Rename games
- Game exit button
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- Script auto-translation
- Dark mode
- RPG Maker XP/VX Ace support
- Wolf RPG Editor support
- Keyboard support/virtual keyboard
- Adjustable screen panning
- Option to disable screen panning
- Full-screen game registration
- More control buttons
- Editable control buttons
- Custom gamepad inputs
- Adjustable game performance
- Edit game icons
- ONS simulator support
- Cheat menu integration
- File management within app
- Flash side-scroller support
- More engine support
- APK or Windows emulator option
- Better resolution scaling
RPGPlayer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RPGViewer
No in-app purchases
RPGPlayer
No in-app purchases
