# RPGViewer vs PocketFlash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RPGViewer at 56% against PocketFlash's 0%. RPGViewer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). PocketFlash's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PocketFlash is free to download; RPGViewer costs $4.99 up front. PocketFlash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RPGViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

RPGViewer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RPGViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of PocketFlash's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RPGViewer | PocketFlash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpgviewer/id6479395335/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketflash-swf-file-player/id6757977411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ludan Cui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403694478) | [文丽 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796404645) |

## What reviewers say

### RPGViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpgviewer/id6479395335)

This app allows you to play your own RPG Maker and Flash projects directly on your iOS device. It supports various RPG Maker versions and Flash (SWF) files, offering on-screen controls, real controller support, and seamless save file management.

**Highlights:** Supports RPG Maker XP, VX, VX Ace, MV, MZ, Plays Flash (SWF) files via Ruffle, Imports and exports save files, On-screen remappable gamepad, Real controller support, Works on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Games run smoothly
- 👍 Cheat menu useful
- 👍 Good for RPGMV on iOS
- 👍 Competes with Joiplay
- 👍 Supports many engines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Virtual controls clunky
- 🐛 Screen overlay by buttons
- 🐛 Save/export not working
- 🐛 Audio issues (OGG, general)
- 🐛 Game compatibility varies

**Reported bugs**

- CG errors
- Black screen on video playback
- Button presses also register as touches
- Black screen after changing positions
- Movie folder glitches

**Requested features**

- Customizable button layout
- Portrait mode button customization
- Game folder organization
- Rename games
- Game exit button


### PocketFlash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketflash-swf-file-player/id6757977411)

Relive classic web games and animations with this powerful player for .swf files. Enjoy smooth emulation, customizable controls, and easy import of your own content. It's a privacy-focused tool that brings back the golden age of flash.

**Highlights:** Smooth SWF playback, Customizable on-screen controls, Easy file import, Screenshots and archiving, Privacy-focused, no ads

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PocketFlash Lifetime  VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RPGViewer free?

RPGViewer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PocketFlash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RPGViewer or PocketFlash?

RPGViewer is rated higher. RPGViewer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PocketFlash averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do RPGViewer or PocketFlash have ads?

Neither RPGViewer nor PocketFlash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RPGViewer or PocketFlash?

RPGViewer ships an update fortnightly, and PocketFlash fortnightly. Most recently, RPGViewer was updated on November 4, 2026 and PocketFlash on October 31, 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.*