GenZD Zero vs QuestPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GenZD Zero
Run classic idTech 1 games and community mods on your iOS device with modern rendering capabilities. Enjoy enhanced graphics, custom controls, and controller support. You must provide your own game files.
- idTech 1 game engine support
- Modern 3D rendering
- Widescreen graphics
- Dynamic lighting
- Customizable touch controls
- Game controller support
- Local multiplayer
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GenZD Zero 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 Zero 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. GenZD Zero supports any "WAD"s and "mods", but is limited to 3 launch configurations and supports one touch configuration layout. Upgrading to the full version will unlock unlimited launch configurations and custom touch control layouts. 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
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.
- RPG Maker MV & MZ support
- Offline play
- Virtual touch controller
- Button remapping
- Direct folder import
- Native save & load
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuestPlay at 83% against GenZD Zero's 69%. GenZD Zero's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. GenZD Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QuestPlay sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GenZD Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 41 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of GenZD Zero'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.
GenZD Zero ships an update every 10 days, QuestPlay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GenZD Zero | QuestPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (39 ratings) — better | 4.2 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infinite Evolution Technologies | Roman Vasylovych Kernychyshyn Leshko |
Customer experience
GenZD Zero
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In-app purchases
GenZD Zero
- Full Version Upgrade$2.99
QuestPlay
- 7-Day TrialFree
- Full Unlock$6.99









