# ArkRPG vs pocketplur

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ArkRPG | pocketplur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkrpg-rpg-maker-game-player/id6757788340/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketplur/id6768796421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [安君 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868395487) | [SJD LABS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896605386) |

## What reviewers say

### ArkRPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkrpg-rpg-maker-game-player/id6757788340)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArkRPG Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### pocketplur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketplur/id6768796421)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Festival Pass | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*