iONSPlayer vs VNPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
iONSPlayer
This application allows you to play visual novel games on your iPhone and iPad. It supports various script formats, encodings, and game import methods, including WiFi upload and ZIP archives. Enjoy your favorite visual novels with SoundFont MIDI playback and fullscreen options.
- Multiple script format support
- Various encoding support
- Multiple game import methods
- SoundFont MIDI playback
- WiFi file transfer
- Fullscreen stretch mode
- Game screenshot saving
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1 iONSPlayer - ONScripter Visual Novel Emulator for iOS Play classic ONScripter visual novels on your iPhone and iPad. **Features:** β’ Support for multiple script formats: txt, dat, nt2, nt3 β’ Multiple encoding support: GBK, SJIS, UTF-8, BIG5, EUC-KR β’ Multiple game import methods: WiFi upload, ZIP archive (with password support), Files app integration β’ SoundFont MIDI playback support β’ WiFi file transfer - upload games directly from your computer β’ Fullscreen stretch mode β’ Game screenshot saving **How to Add Games:** 1. Use WiFi Upload (recommended): Tap Upload button, open URL in browser 2. Import ZIP files directly (password-protected ZIPs supported) 3. Via iTunes File Sharing or Files app **Requirements:** β’ Game folder must contain script files (0.txt, 00.txt, nscr_sec.dat, etc.) β’ Font file: default.ttf required iONSPlayer uses the official ONScripter engine, the successor to ONSPlayer.
VNPlayer
This application allows users to play visual novels locally on their iPhone and iPad. It supports multiple game engines and simplifies game import from various archive formats and network transfers.
- Supports KiriKiri, ONScripter, and Ren'Py engines
- Organize library with custom covers and filters
- Import games from ZIP, 7z, RAR, or folders
- Import via Files app, Share menu, or local network
- Automatic game identification from archives
- Backup and restore local data
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VNPlayer is a local visual novel player for iPhone and iPad, supporting Galgame and AVG titles. -Three engines, one library- VNPlayer includes support for KiriKiri, ONScripter, and RenβPy visual novels. Organize your library with custom covers, search, favorites, and engine filters. View recently played titles and playtime, and back up or restore your local data whenever needed. -Import games without manual extraction- Select ZIP, 7z, or RAR archives, or complete game folders, directly from the Files app. You can also import files through the system Share menu or transfer them over the same local network. For supported archives, VNPlayer extracts the contents on your device and attempts to identify the game automatically. -Content and compatibility- VNPlayer does not include third-party games or provide game downloads. Import only titles you legally own or are authorized to use. Compatibility depends on each titleβs engine version, scripts, plugins, and resource structure. Not every game is supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iONSPlayer at every 5 days against VNPlayer's monthly. iONSPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). VNPlayer's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
iONSPlayer costs $3.99 and VNPlayer $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iONSPlayer ships an update every 5 days, VNPlayer monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | iONSPlayer | VNPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 293 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ludan Cui | θΊι η |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
iONSPlayer
No in-app purchases
VNPlayer
No in-app purchases









