Comparison

ArkRPG vs pocketplur

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

pocketplur

Coordinate festival plans with friends, find each other in crowds using precise location tracking, and communicate even without cell service. This app helps you manage your schedule, make group decisions, and discover new music.

Highlights
  • Festival lineup planning
  • Real-time friend location tracking
  • Offline messaging via Bluetooth
  • Group decision polls
  • Custom festival creation
  • Day-of schedule view
Features
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pocketplur is the festival app for people who'd rather catch every set than spend the day texting "where are you?" Plan your weekend, find your crew when you get separated, and settle the "who's going to which stage" debate before the gates open. Plan your festival Mark must-sees and maybes from the full lineup. Spot set-time conflicts before they happen, pick which stage to commit to, and see your whole day hour-by-hour. Free time? We'll suggest acts you'd love based on what you've starred. Rally — find your crew anywhere Lost your friends in a huge crowd with no signal? Rally points you straight to them — fully peer-to-peer, no cell service needed. How Rally works 1. Add your crew once. Scan each other's pair code — a quick two-way handshake. No phone numbers needed. 2. Get separated. Lose each other in a packed crowd with dead signal? Open Rally. 3. Find them. An on-screen beacon points toward your friend with live direction and distance. Sharpest on iPhone 15 Pro and later (Ultra-Wideband); a guided beacon on earlier iPhones. 4. Stay in touch. Send a text or photo straight to your crew over Bluetooth and peer-to-peer Wi-Fi — no cell service required. Rally is peer-to-peer and friend-gated: only people you've added can find or message you, nothing routes through our servers, and you can block or remove anyone. Decide together Polls for "which set at 9?", meetups with a place and time, and a group schedule showing every member's picks side by side. Bring your own festival Not in our catalog? Create a custom festival, drop in the lineup, and plan around it like the big ones. Live mode on the day Day-of, the app flips into a now/next view with your next set, walk times, and your crew's presence at a glance. pocketplur is free to start, with an optional Pro subscription for AI planning, crew chat, and your festival year wrapped. We don't sell your data. Full privacy policy at pocketplur.com/privacy. Made by SJD Labs in California. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pocketplur.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pocketplur.com/privacy

Screenshots

ArkRPG4 screens
pocketplur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: pocketplur at 5.0 against ArkRPG's 4.0. pocketplur also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). ArkRPG's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and pocketplur sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pocketplur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArkRPG has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArkRPG ships an update weekly, pocketplur every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArkRPG versus pocketplur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkRPGpocketplur
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (44 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB56 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer安君 李SJD LABS, LLC

Customer experience

ArkRPG

All ratings44 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%

pocketplur

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ArkRPG

Subscriptions1
  • ArkRPG Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99
2 purchases

pocketplur

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Festival Pass$6.99

Questions

Is ArkRPG free?
ArkRPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pocketplur free?
pocketplur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ArkRPG or pocketplur?
pocketplur is rated higher. ArkRPG averages 4.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while pocketplur averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ArkRPG or pocketplur have ads?
Neither ArkRPG nor pocketplur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArkRPG or pocketplur?
ArkRPG ships an update weekly, and pocketplur every 5 days. Most recently, ArkRPG was updated on October 18, 2026 and pocketplur on October 9, 2026.

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