Comparison

RPGPlayer vs iONSPlayer

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

Head to head
About

RPGPlayer

Transform your iOS device into a portable RPG console. Play games created with RPG Maker XP, VX, MV, and MZ with optimized performance and console-quality features. Organize your library, use controllers, and enjoy offline play.

Highlights
  • Universal RPG Maker compatibility (XP, VX, MV, MZ)
  • Optimized MKXP-Z and Web wrapper engines
  • Smart library with cover art and search
  • Bluetooth controller and on-screen gamepad support
  • Enhanced audio engine
  • Robust save management with auto-backup
  • Offline play
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iOS device into the ultimate portable console for RPG Maker games! RPG Player allows you to import and play your favorite RPG Maker titles on the go with optimized performance and console-quality features. Universal Compatibility • Wide Support: Fully compatible with games created in RPG Maker XP, VX, VX Ace, MV, and MZ. • Dual Engine Core: Utilizes the highly optimized MKXP-Z engine for classic titles and a custom high-performance Web wrapper for modern MV/MZ games. Smart Library & Organization • Your Personal Collection: Easily import games via ZIP or RAR archives directly from the Files app. • Smart Organization: Automatically organizes your library with grid views and cover art. • Search & Filter: Instantly find your next adventure with powerful search tools and category filters. • Home Screen Widgets: Jump right back into your recently played games with beautiful, functional widgets. Console-Quality Experience • Controller Support: Play seamlessly with Bluetooth controllers (Xbox, PS5, MFi) or use the fully customizable visual gamepad. • Pro Audio: Enhanced audio engine ensures glitch-free music and sound effects. • Quick Settings: Access game settings, save/load menus, and more with a draggable in-game toolbar. Advanced Tools • Save Management: robust save system with Auto-Backup protection. Transfer saves between devices easily. • Storage Manager: Keep track of your utilized space and manage large game files effortlessly. • Offline Play: No internet required—your games are yours to play anywhere, anytime. Rediscover the classics or play the latest indie gems. Download RPG Player today!

About

iONSPlayer

This application allows you to play visual novel games on your iPhone and iPad. It supports various script formats, encodings, and game import methods, including WiFi upload and ZIP archives. Enjoy your favorite visual novels with SoundFont MIDI playback and fullscreen options.

Highlights
  • Multiple script format support
  • Various encoding support
  • Multiple game import methods
  • SoundFont MIDI playback
  • WiFi file transfer
  • Fullscreen stretch mode
  • Game screenshot saving
Features
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1 iONSPlayer - ONScripter Visual Novel Emulator for iOS Play classic ONScripter visual novels on your iPhone and iPad. **Features:** • Support for multiple script formats: txt, dat, nt2, nt3 • Multiple encoding support: GBK, SJIS, UTF-8, BIG5, EUC-KR • Multiple game import methods: WiFi upload, ZIP archive (with password support), Files app integration • SoundFont MIDI playback support • WiFi file transfer - upload games directly from your computer • Fullscreen stretch mode • Game screenshot saving **How to Add Games:** 1. Use WiFi Upload (recommended): Tap Upload button, open URL in browser 2. Import ZIP files directly (password-protected ZIPs supported) 3. Via iTunes File Sharing or Files app **Requirements:** • Game folder must contain script files (0.txt, 00.txt, nscr_sec.dat, etc.) • Font file: default.ttf required iONSPlayer uses the official ONScripter engine, the successor to ONSPlayer.

Screenshots

RPGPlayer4 screens
iONSPlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iONSPlayer at $3.99 against RPGPlayer's $6.99. iONSPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). RPGPlayer's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked) and review sentiment (58% vs 50%). On update cadence, 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

RPGPlayer costs $6.99 and iONSPlayer $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPGPlayer ships an update weekly, iONSPlayer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
RPGPlayer versus iONSPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPGPlayeriONSPlayer
Price$6.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.2 (77 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEmir Han TemurLudan Cui

Customer experience

RPGPlayer

All ratings77 ratings
Positive50.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral16.3%
Negative25.5%

iONSPlayer

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

RPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

iONSPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RPGPlayer free?
RPGPlayer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iONSPlayer free?
iONSPlayer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RPGPlayer or iONSPlayer have ads?
Neither RPGPlayer nor iONSPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RPGPlayer or iONSPlayer?
RPGPlayer ships an update weekly, and iONSPlayer every 5 days. Most recently, RPGPlayer was updated on October 23, 2026 and iONSPlayer on October 22, 2026.

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