Comparison

GenZD vs QuestPlay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GenZD

Run classic idTech 1 games on your iOS device with enhanced modern features. Supports original WAD files and community MODs, offering improved graphics, lighting, and scripting. Requires users to provide their own game content.

Highlights
  • Modern 3D rendering
  • Widescreen graphics
  • Dynamic lighting
  • Scriptable environment
  • Game controller support
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Local multiplayer
Features
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GenZD supports running games using the open-source idTech 1 game engine for iOS, and supports running its "WAD" game files as well as community-developed "MOD" files, all rendered natively using modern technology. It supports several capabilities beyond the original engine, such as modern 3D rendering, widescreen graphics, dynamic lighting, a fully scriptable environment, and much much more. Please note that GenZD does not include content and they must be provided by you. Please use the Files app to move or copy files to the GenZD folder under "On my iPhone" or "On my iPad". Configurations called "Launch Configurations" can be created using a base game file as well as additional MOD files (.pk3 and .zip files). A plethora of content developed by the community is available on the web, and almost all "mods" that use the UDMF or WAD formats are supported. Additional features: - Game controller support: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mFi - On-screen touch virtual gamepad and virtual keyboard - Customizable touch controls: Rearrange buttons, change color and size. Support for saving multiple layouts. - Gyroscope aiming - Widescreen Metal graphics rendering using MoltenVK - Add your own game and mod files via the Files app - Accessibility: Supports VoiceOver and mods that support accessibility - Local Multiplayer: Host a co-op or deathmatch game, discover hosts running GenZD automatically on the same network and join a game

About

QuestPlay

This app allows you to play RPG Maker MV and MZ games on your handheld device. Easily import game folders to your local library for instant, smooth gameplay with a virtual controller and customizable buttons. Enjoy offline play and native save/load functionality.

Highlights
  • RPG Maker MV & MZ support
  • Offline play
  • Virtual touch controller
  • Button remapping
  • Direct folder import
  • Native save & load
Features
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Play RPG Maker games on iPhone and iPad. QuestPlay is an RPG Maker player for iOS that runs the MV and MZ games you own. Import a game as a ZIP, RAR or folder, add it to your library, and launch it instantly! No conversion or modification required. Features • RPG Maker MV & MZ support (see Compatibility below) • Offline play • Virtual touch controller • Button remapping with additional keyboard key support • PlayStation, Xbox and MFi controller support • ZIP, RAR and folder import • Memory optimization for large games • Native save & load handling (stored inside the game folder, just like on PC) Free Trial No subscription. Try QuestPlay free for 7 days so you can import and test your games before unlocking the full version. Apple will ask you to confirm a free ($0) purchase: you won't be charged, and there's nothing to cancel. Then unlock once to keep playing. Compatibility Many RPG Maker MV and MZ games work out of the box, including those using common plugins. However, some games that rely heavily on desktop-only features or complex custom modifications may not be fully supported. If you run into any compatibility issues, reach out. We’re continuously improving support and your feedback helps make more games work seamlessly. QuestPlay does not include any games.

Screenshots

GenZD3 screens
QuestPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuestPlay at Free against GenZD's $2.99. GenZD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QuestPlay is free to download; GenZD costs $2.99 up front. QuestPlay sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GenZD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GenZD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of GenZD's written reviews are positive against 83% of QuestPlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GenZD ships an update every 11 days, QuestPlay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GenZD versus QuestPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenZDQuestPlay
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (57 ratings) — better4.2 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInfinite Evolution TechnologiesRoman Vasylovych Kernychyshyn Leshko

Customer experience

GenZD

All ratings57 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative9.0%

QuestPlay

All ratings41 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

GenZD

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuestPlay

One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is GenZD free?
GenZD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuestPlay free?
QuestPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GenZD or QuestPlay?
GenZD is rated higher. GenZD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while QuestPlay averages 4.2 from 42 ratings.
Do GenZD or QuestPlay have ads?
Neither GenZD nor QuestPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GenZD or QuestPlay?
GenZD ships an update every 11 days, and QuestPlay every 8 days. Most recently, GenZD was updated on October 30, 2026 and QuestPlay on October 24, 2026.

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