Comparison

RPGPlayer vs Damage Calculator

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
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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

Damage Calculator

Calculate offensive power, bulk, and damage for Pokémon battles. Simulate battle environments like weather and terrain. Save and load custom sets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Offensive power and bulk calculation
  • Damage calculation and KO estimation
  • Speed comparison
  • Battle environment simulation
  • Save and load sample sets
Features
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A power and damage calculator for competitive Pokémon battles. Supports both the mainline games and Pokémon Champions. Features - Offensive power and bulk calculation - Damage calculation and KO count estimation - Speed comparison - Battle environment simulation, including weather, terrain, and Trick Room - Save and load sample sets This app is completely free and contains no ads. This is an unofficial fan-made app and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. All related game data and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

RPGPlayer4 screens
Damage Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Damage Calculator at Free against RPGPlayer's $6.99. Damage Calculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 58%). RPGPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 4) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Damage Calculator is free to download; RPGPlayer costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Damage Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPGPlayer has 93 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of RPGPlayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Damage Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPGPlayer ships an update weekly, Damage Calculator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
RPGPlayer versus Damage Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPGPlayerDamage Calculator
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (93 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmir Han TemurJaeyeon Kim

Customer experience

RPGPlayer

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

Damage Calculator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Damage Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RPGPlayer free?
RPGPlayer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Damage Calculator free?
Damage Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RPGPlayer or Damage Calculator?
Damage Calculator is rated higher. RPGPlayer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Damage Calculator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do RPGPlayer or Damage Calculator have ads?
Neither RPGPlayer nor Damage Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RPGPlayer or Damage Calculator?
RPGPlayer ships an update weekly, and Damage Calculator every 6 days. Most recently, RPGPlayer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Damage Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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