Comparison

ArkRPG vs Tsukora

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

Head to head
About

ArkRPG

Play PC RPG Maker games on your iOS device. This emulator offers seamless import of game archives, cloud save syncing, and customizable controls for an authentic gaming experience on the go.

Highlights
  • RPG Maker MZ/MV engine compatibility
  • Direct import of ZIP, RAR, 7z archives
  • iCloud cross-device save sync
  • Customizable virtual gamepad
  • External controller support
  • MTool translation file support
Features
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ArkRPG is an RPG Maker game player built for iPhone and iPad. Import game files you own and enjoy RPG Maker MZ, MV, XP, VX, and VX Ace titles wherever you go. ArkRPG rebuilds the runtime, rendering, input, and resource pipeline for mobile devices while adding game management and controls designed for touch screens. **Core Features** **Five RPG Maker Generations** Play games made with RPG Maker MZ, MV, XP, VX, and VX Ace. Version 2.0 introduces an RGSS runtime for classic titles on iPhone and iPad. Compatibility may vary because games can use different scripts, plugins, and assets. **High-Performance In-House RGSS Engine** ArkRPG is powered by mkios, an in-house RGSS engine built for iPhone and iPad, with a native Metal multi-frame rendering pipeline and AVFoundation/CoreAudio audio system that integrate directly with Apple platforms to process graphics and audio efficiently. Built-in Ruby 1.8, 1.9, and 3.1 compatible runtimes select the appropriate environment for XP, VX, VX Ace, and modern XP forks, while ongoing RGSS1/2/3 compatibility work covers graphics, input, audio, archives, and legacy script behavior. **Flexible, Reliable Import** Import folders, ZIP, RAR, and 7z archives, compatible APK game packages, and password-protected archives. ArkRPG detects the game directory and engine automatically. **RGSS Runtime Assets** If an XP, VX, or VX Ace game requires RTP assets, download or import the matching runtime package directly from Settings instead of locating missing files one by one. **Controls for Touch and Gamepads** - Custom virtual controls with adjustable layouts, sizes, opacity, and function keys - Keyboard presets for saving and switching control schemes - Support for compatible iOS game controllers - Mouse and touch emulation for games that rely on clicks, right-clicks, or wheel input **MTool JSON Translation Files** Load JSON translation files generated by MTool. ArkRPG continues to improve text matching across menus, multiline dialogue, and different plugin environments. **iCloud Save Sync** Supported MZ and MV games can sync saves between iPhone and iPad through iCloud, with conflict handling and manual sync controls. Cloud save sync is not currently available for XP, VX, or VX Ace games. **Local Game Management** Manage covers, titles, control presets, translation files, and runtime options in one place. ArkRPG can convert mobile-incompatible video formats such as WebM during import and resume unfinished processing. **Localized Interface** The app interface supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. **Subscription Information:** - Monthly Subscription: Auto-renewing (free trial available) - Lifetime Premium: One-time purchase for permanent access **Legal Information:** - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://arkrpg.tech/#/privacy **Important Notes:** - ArkRPG does not include or provide games. You must import game files you legally own. - Compatibility may be affected by custom scripts, plugins, encryption, and incomplete assets. - Subscriptions renew automatically each month and can be canceled in App Store settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. - Game files remain on your device. Only saves from supported games are synced to iCloud when enabled.

About

Tsukora

Features
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Spotted an anime clip in a reel or on TikTok and want to know the title? Take a screenshot – Tsukora identifies it in seconds. HOW IT WORKS • Pick a screenshot from your gallery or snap the scene • Tsukora recognizes title, season and episode with AI image recognition • See details, rating and streaming availability at a glance • Save matches to your personal watchlist WHY TSUKORA • No account, no sign-up – fully anonymous • Free scans every day • Clean watchlist with Want to watch, Watching, Watched • Privacy first: your screenshots are never stored Download Tsukora and find any anime in seconds.

Screenshots

ArkRPG4 screens
Tsukora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArkRPG at none against Tsukora's shown. ArkRPG also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. ArkRPG sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tsukora sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArkRPG ships an update weekly, Tsukora every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArkRPG versus Tsukora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkRPGTsukora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer安君 李Sener Ozdemir

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ArkRPG

Subscriptions1
  • ArkRPG Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time4
  • RPG Maker Lifetime Upgrade$6.99
  • MV/MZ Lifetime$7.99
  • RGSS Lifetime$7.99
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  • Lifetime Premium$14.99
3 purchases

Tsukora

One-time3
  • 15 Scans$0.99
  • 50 Scans$2.99
  • 200 Scans$8.99

Questions

Is ArkRPG free?
ArkRPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tsukora free?
Tsukora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArkRPG or Tsukora have ads?
Tsukora shows ads; ArkRPG does not.
Which is updated more often, ArkRPG or Tsukora?
ArkRPG ships an update weekly, and Tsukora every 3 months. Most recently, ArkRPG was updated on October 28, 2026 and Tsukora on October 8, 2026.

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