Comparison

RPGPlayer vs Maou Console

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

Maou Console

Play your own RPG Maker games on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Import games via ZIP archives or Wi-Fi transfer, manage saves, and customize controls for a personalized gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Import RPG Maker MV/MZ/XP/VX/VX Ace projects
  • Wi-Fi transfer for game archives
  • Local and iCloud save management
  • Customizable controls and appearance
  • Personal game library
Features
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Make room for your next adventure. Maou Console brings your own RPG Maker projects to iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a personal game library and practical tools for importing games and managing saves. YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Import supported ZIP, 7z and RAR archives or choose a project from your files. Keep your games together and return to the story when you are ready. PLAY YOUR OWN GAMES Run RPG Maker MV and MZ projects, plus supported XP, VX and VX Ace projects. On iPhone, automatic landscape makes it easy to settle into gameplay; change this preference in Controls. TRANSLATE YOUR GAMES Make more RPG Maker stories readable in your language. Maou's per-game Translation Manager can discover bundled catalogs, import JSON or MT translation files, extract source text, edit entries, export catalogs, and enable or disable translations without changing the original game files. TRANSFER FROM YOUR BROWSER Open Wi-Fi Transfer in Maou Console, then visit its address in a browser on another device on the same network. Upload game archives or recognized official XP/VX/VX Ace RTP archives without a cable. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS CLOSE Manage saves for each game. Import, export, back up and restore local saves. Optional iCloud save sync uses your own iCloud account. Games and RTP are not included. Import only content you have permission to use. Compatibility varies by project and plugins.

Screenshots

RPGPlayer4 screens
Maou Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RPGPlayer at 58% against Maou Console's 0%. RPGPlayer also leads on ratings volume (77 vs 1) and rating (3.2 vs 3.0). Maou Console's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99). 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

Maou Console 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

RPGPlayer holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPGPlayer has 77 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Maou Console's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPGPlayer ships an update weekly, Maou Console every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
RPGPlayer versus Maou Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPGPlayerMaou Console
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (77 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmir Han TemurYiwen Li

Customer experience

RPGPlayer

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

Maou Console

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Maou Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RPGPlayer free?
RPGPlayer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maou Console free?
Maou Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RPGPlayer or Maou Console?
RPGPlayer is rated higher. RPGPlayer averages 3.2 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Maou Console averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RPGPlayer or Maou Console have ads?
Neither RPGPlayer nor Maou Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RPGPlayer or Maou Console?
RPGPlayer ships an update weekly, and Maou Console every 10 days. Most recently, RPGPlayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Maou Console on October 2, 2026.

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