# RPGPlayer vs RenPlay

The clearest difference is price: RenPlay at Free against RPGPlayer's $6.99. RenPlay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (75% vs 58%). RPGPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (94 vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

RenPlay is free to download; RPGPlayer costs $6.99 up front. RenPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RPGPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

RenPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPGPlayer has 94 ratings behind it against 3, 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 75% of RenPlay's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RPGPlayer | RenPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpgplayer-an-rpgmaker-player/id6754986970/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renplay-renpy-player/id6800519564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emir Han Temur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851261349) | [志远 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703944678) |

## What reviewers say

### RPGPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpgplayer-an-rpgmaker-player/id6754986970)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RenPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renplay-renpy-player/id6800519564)

Play visual novels created with Ren'Py on your iPhone or iPad. Import titles from your device's files or over your local network, and manage your library with ease. Offers built-in translation for dialogue and choices.

**Highlights:** Play Ren'Py 7 and 8 titles, Import from Files or local network, Library management (search, rename, reorder), Automatic cover artwork discovery, On-device dialogue translation, Customizable interface layouts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RenPlay Supporter | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RPGPlayer free?

RPGPlayer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RenPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RPGPlayer or RenPlay?

RenPlay is rated higher. RPGPlayer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while RenPlay averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do RPGPlayer or RenPlay have ads?

Neither RPGPlayer nor RenPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RPGPlayer or RenPlay?

RPGPlayer ships an update weekly, and RenPlay weekly. Most recently, RPGPlayer was updated on November 12, 2026 and RenPlay on November 12, 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.*