# RPGViewer vs RenPlay

The clearest difference is price: RenPlay at Free against RPGViewer's $4.99. RenPlay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). RPGViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RenPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RPGViewer's written reviews are positive against 75% of RenPlay's.

RPGViewer ships an update every 2 weeks, RenPlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RPGViewer | RenPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpgviewer/id6479395335/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renplay-renpy-player/id6800519564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ludan Cui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403694478) | [志远 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703944678) |

## What reviewers say

### RPGViewer

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

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### RenPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renplay-renpy-player/id6800519564)

This app allows you to play visual novels created with Ren'Py on your iPhone and iPad. Import titles from your files or network, manage your library, and even translate dialogue on your device. Enjoy a seamless visual novel experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Play Ren'Py visual novels, Import from Files or network, Manage game library, Automatic cover artwork discovery, On-device dialogue translation, Customizable interface layouts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RenPlay Supporter | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RPGViewer free?

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

### Is RenPlay free?

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

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

RenPlay is rated higher. RPGViewer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RenPlay averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do RPGViewer or RenPlay have ads?

Neither RPGViewer nor RenPlay shows ads.

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

RPGViewer ships an update every 2 weeks, and RenPlay weekly. Most recently, RPGViewer was updated on November 8, 2026 and RenPlay on November 7, 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.*