# MapleStory R vs Tomb Busters

MapleStory R and Tomb Busters both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Tomb Busters's written reviews are positive against 23% of MapleStory R's. Tomb Busters also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapleStory R sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tomb Busters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MapleStory R against 4.6 for Tomb Busters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 460 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of MapleStory R's written reviews are positive against 49% of Tomb Busters's.

MapleStory R ships an update fortnightly, Tomb Busters every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleStory R | Tomb Busters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (460 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-r-evolution-us/id6746845705/reviews)** | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomb-busters/id6755951087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 460 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | **49.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 944 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TEAMTOP ONLINE ADVERTISING CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217687262) | [Giant Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478410146) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleStory R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-r-evolution-us/id6746845705)

Embark on a classic adventure with familiar characters and visuals. Enjoy effortless growth with auto-battles and offline leveling. Customize your character with stylish outfits and build your dream home.

**Highlights:** Classic IP authorization, Auto-battle and offline growth, Pet evolution and combat, Extensive character customization, GVG and strategic battles, Home customization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Great Value Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 9 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Tomb Busters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomb-busters/id6755951087)

Embark on a co-op horror extraction adventure on mobile with PC cross-play. Squad up to loot ancient ruins, escape terrifying creatures, and share hilarious moments with friends. Choose your role and customize your character for a unique experience in procedurally generated environments.

**Highlights:** Co-op horror extraction gameplay, Full PC cross-play, Proximity voice chat, 20+ unique monsters from folklore, Role-based character classes, Customizable character appearance, Randomized maps and dynamic conditions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aurion x 60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aurion x 180 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Aurion x 300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Luxury VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aurion x 620 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Mystic Box | $11.99 | one-time |
| Aurion x 1300 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Aurion x 1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Aurion x 3330 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aurion x 6680 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleStory R free?

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

### Is Tomb Busters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapleStory R or Tomb Busters?

MapleStory R is rated higher. MapleStory R averages 4.6 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while Tomb Busters averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do MapleStory R or Tomb Busters have ads?

Neither MapleStory R nor Tomb Busters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapleStory R or Tomb Busters?

MapleStory R ships an update fortnightly, and Tomb Busters every 4 days. Most recently, MapleStory R was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tomb Busters on November 5, 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.*