Comparison

RF ONLINE NEXT vs StarForge Online

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

Head to head
About

RF ONLINE NEXT

Experience a vast sci-fi universe in this MMORPG successor. Engage in massive PvP battles, pilot giant mechs, and switch classes freely to dominate the battlefield. Face colossal world bosses and forge your legend in a chaotic galaxy.

Highlights
  • Pilot giant mechs (Sacred Weapons)
  • Large-scale World Boss Raids
  • Massive player-versus-player combat
  • Free class switching with retained progress
  • Free flight combat system
  • Grand space opera narrative
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Triumph achieved through the blazing clash of steel and blood of thousands of war cries. If you crave the exhilarating taste of victory, gather now in The Ruthless Steel Sci-Fi MMORPG! RF ONLINE NEXT ▣ Game Overview ■ RF ONLINE: NEXT, and Beyond ■ A grand space opera unfolding over eons against the backdrop of a vast universe. In the next era, where machines have replaced flesh and blood, and the struggle for survival has become a way of life... The saga of heroes, each forging their own path through a universe in chaos, begins now. RF Online Next: the official successor carrying on the legacy of RF Online, beloved by 20 million players worldwide. Join the battlefield now, on a scale unlike anything before. ■ Dominate the battlefield with the overwhelming firepower of giant mechs: Sacred Weapons. ■ Summon the ultimate weapon, armored with the majesty of steel, and become the terror of the battlefield. The Launcher unleashes precise, devastating firepower, while the MAU charges forward, crushing enemy lines with overwhelming force. Deploy them strategically to obliterate enemy defenses and cut off all routes of retreat. And when the moment calls for it, summon the Animus, the ultimate Sacred Weapon of immense size and power, to unleash transcendental might and seize control of the battlefield. ■ A planet-level threat descends: Large-scale World Boss Raids ■ A colossal terror blots out the horizon. Something no warrior can face alone has awakened. Rally with your fellow mercenaries and charge into a battle of unprecedented scale. Break through the boss's relentless onslaught and land the final blow. In that moment, the thrill of a victory that shakes the cosmos, and the spoils to match, will be yours. ■ Instincts on fire: Large-scale combat on a whole new level ■ The pinnacle of sci-fi MMORPGs where thousands of players clash at once: dive into the euphoria of massive PVP that turns the tide of war in an instant. Tear through enemy defenses without mercy, and prove your strength in the desperate struggle where your faction's honor is on the line. Rise from the chaos of battle and claim your place as the ultimate conqueror, a throne only the victorious can sit on. ■ Change classes freely without worrying about losing progress ■ Utilize the combat style you want! With seven distinctive and appealing classes freely switchable via Biosuits, and with your equipment and skill growth retained even in the heat of battle, you can enjoy a wide range of combat styles by adapting to any situation, any strategy, and make every fight your own. ■ High-flying action, just as you imagined it ■ A new era of warfare unfolds through free flight in an expansive sci-fi universe! Fly into the fray and unleash combo attacks with Sacred Weapons to disrupt the enemy's strategy and seize victory! ※ This app offers in-app purchases. You can disable this feature by adjusting your device’s settings. ※ By downloading this game, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. - Terms of Service: https://help.netmarble.com/en/terms/terms_of_service_en - Privacy Policy: https://help.netmarble.com/en/terms/privacy_policy_en ▣ Official RF ONLINE NEXT Channels - Official website: https://rfonlinenextgb.netmarble.com - Official forum: https://forum.netmarble.com/rfonlinenext_gl - Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RF_ONLINE_NEXT_GB - Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RFONLINENEXTgb - Official Discord: https://discord.gg/rfonlinenext ▣ Access Permission Information (1) Required Access Permissions - None (2) Optional Access Permissions - Notifications: Used to receive push notifications. - Camera: Used for content uploads and customer service inquiries. - Photos: Used to download web content. ※ You can use the service even if you do not agree to the access permissions. ▣ Contact Us - https://help.netmarble.com/en/game/rfnext

About

StarForge Online

Pilot your custom space fighter in epic multiplayer battles across the galaxy. Compete in daily and hourly events, join guilds for exclusive challenges, and gather resources to craft the ultimate ship.

Highlights
  • Skill-based space combat
  • Custom ship building
  • Resource gathering and crafting
  • Daily and hourly events
  • Guild-exclusive multiplayer events
  • Galaxy exploration
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Battle other pilots across the galaxy as you build your own unique space fighter and compete in hourly and daily events. Engage in skill-based combat events competing against all other StarForge Online players. Join a guild and compete in exclusive guild-only Multiplayer events. Participate in other daily missions, earn rewards, and travel the galaxy to find the best resources to build the most feared ship in the galaxy. STARFORGE ONLINE GAMEPLAY - Compete in daily missions and competitive events to earn rewards. - Travel the galaxy to mine the best resources possible. Resources are randomly generated every 4 hours. Revisit the game often to stockpile the best resources possible. - Craft your own ship components using the best resources you can find to create the most elite ship possible. - Use Credits and Crystals to purchase schematics for epic tier ship components. - Also use resources for daily quests for extra rewards daily. - Join a guild to compete in exclusive, guild-only daily events.

Screenshots

RF ONLINE NEXT4 screens
StarForge Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StarForge Online at 5.0 against RF ONLINE NEXT's 4.3. RF ONLINE NEXT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (560 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. RF ONLINE NEXT sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and StarForge Online sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarForge Online holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RF ONLINE NEXT has 560 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RF ONLINE NEXT ships an update every 3 weeks, StarForge Online every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
RF ONLINE NEXT versus StarForge Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRF ONLINE NEXTStarForge Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (560 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings560 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size465 MB227 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperNetmarble CorporationMichael Schwarz

Customer experience

RF ONLINE NEXT

All ratings551 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative73.8%

StarForge Online

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

RF ONLINE NEXT

One-time21
  • RF Package 1$0.99
  • RF Package 2$1.99
  • RF Package 3$2.99
Show 18 more
  • RF Package 4$3.99
  • Arca's Privilege$4.99
  • RF Package 5$4.99
  • RF Package 7$6.99
  • RF Package 8$7.99
  • RF Package 10$9.99
  • RF Package 13$12.99
  • RF Package 14$13.99
  • RF Package 16$15.99
  • RF Package 20$19.99
  • RF Package 22$21.99
  • 패키지 S$21.99
  • RF Package 25$24.99
  • RF Package 29$28.99
  • RF Package 32$31.99
  • RF Package 36$35.99
  • RF Package 45$44.99
  • RF Package 54$69.99
5 purchases

StarForge Online

One-time5
  • Crystal Pack - Small$4.99
  • Credit Pack - Large$9.99
  • StarForge Online - Pro Upgrade$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Crystal Pack - Medium$19.99
  • Crystal Pack - Large$49.99

Questions

Is RF ONLINE NEXT free?
RF ONLINE NEXT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarForge Online free?
StarForge Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RF ONLINE NEXT or StarForge Online?
StarForge Online is rated higher. RF ONLINE NEXT averages 4.3 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while StarForge Online averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RF ONLINE NEXT or StarForge Online have ads?
Neither RF ONLINE NEXT nor StarForge Online shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RF ONLINE NEXT or StarForge Online?
RF ONLINE NEXT ships an update every 3 weeks, and StarForge Online every 13 months. Most recently, RF ONLINE NEXT was updated on October 30, 2026 and StarForge Online on October 7, 2026.

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