# MapleStory R vs Rainbow Wander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rainbow Wander at 100% against MapleStory R's 23%. Rainbow Wander also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). MapleStory R's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (458 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapleStory R sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Rainbow Wander asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rainbow Wander holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapleStory R has 458 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of MapleStory R's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rainbow Wander's.

MapleStory R ships an update fortnightly, Rainbow Wander every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleStory R | Rainbow Wander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-r-evolution-us/id6746845705/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-wander/id6780100819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **458** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 209 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rastar Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217687262) | [Adam Aragon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780100821) |

## 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| Dojo License | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 9 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 10 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 11 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Rainbow Wander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-wander/id6780100819)

Transform your walks into a vibrant experience by coloring the real world map with every step. Discover treasures, claim favorite spots, and customize your map's appearance. Enjoy a pressure-free, creative journey that grows more beautiful as you explore.

**Highlights:** Walk to bloom the map, Collect coins and gems, Claim and bloom places, Unlock map customizations, Color the world together, Private map and shared colors

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleStory R free?

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

### Is Rainbow Wander free?

Rainbow Wander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapleStory R or Rainbow Wander?

Rainbow Wander is rated higher. MapleStory R averages 4.6 out of 5 from 458 ratings, while Rainbow Wander averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MapleStory R or Rainbow Wander have ads?

Neither MapleStory R nor Rainbow Wander shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapleStory R or Rainbow Wander?

MapleStory R ships an update fortnightly, and Rainbow Wander every 3 months. Most recently, MapleStory R was updated on October 13, 2026 and Rainbow Wander on October 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.*