Comparison

iONSPlayer vs KrKrCat

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multiple script format support
  • Various encoding support
  • Multiple game import methods
  • SoundFont MIDI playback
  • WiFi file transfer
  • Fullscreen stretch mode
  • Game screenshot saving
Features
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1 iONSPlayer - ONScripter Visual Novel Emulator for iOS Play classic ONScripter visual novels on your iPhone and iPad. **Features:** • Support for multiple script formats: txt, dat, nt2, nt3 • Multiple encoding support: GBK, SJIS, UTF-8, BIG5, EUC-KR • Multiple game import methods: WiFi upload, ZIP archive (with password support), Files app integration • SoundFont MIDI playback support • WiFi file transfer - upload games directly from your computer • Fullscreen stretch mode • 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:** • Game folder must contain script files (0.txt, 00.txt, nscr_sec.dat, etc.) • Font file: default.ttf required iONSPlayer uses the official ONScripter engine, the successor to ONSPlayer.

About

KrKrCat

Manage and play your visual novel collection on iPhone and iPad. Import titles easily, customize your library, and pick up where you left off with a clean, elegant interface. Enjoy your favorite stories on the go.

Highlights
  • Visual novel playback and management
  • Import from folders or ZIP archives
  • Wi-Fi file upload from computer
  • Resume reading from last save
  • Customizable cover art
  • Organized personal library
Features
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KrKrCat is a modern visual novel manager and player that supports games made with KrKr, ONS, Ren'Py and more. A Simple, Elegant Experience Designed for iPhone and iPad, KrKrCat delivers a clean, smooth reading experience. Customize cover art and organize your personal library so every title is easy to find. Import with Ease, Continue Anytime Import folders shared from other apps, or add archives in formats such as ZIP, RAR, 7z, and LZ4. You can also upload visual novels from your computer over the same Wi-Fi network to quickly expand your library. Open a title and pick up where you left off. Access the menu anytime while reading to return to your library. Personalize your experience with custom cover art and alternative app icons. Keep your favorite visual novels close, wherever you go. Important Notice This app provides local visual novel playback and library management only. It does not provide, include, or distribute any visual novel content. You must import your own legally obtained files and ensure that you have the necessary rights to possess and use them. Please comply with all applicable local laws and regulations. You are solely responsible for any consequences arising from importing, running, or unlawfully using such content.

Screenshots

iONSPlayer3 screens
KrKrCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KrKrCat at Free against iONSPlayer's $3.99. KrKrCat also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). iONSPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support 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

KrKrCat is free to download; iONSPlayer costs $3.99 up front. KrKrCat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iONSPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iONSPlayer ships an update every 5 days, KrKrCat every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iONSPlayer versus KrKrCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriONSPlayerKrKrCat
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB297 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLudan Cui培 杨

Customer experience

iONSPlayer

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

KrKrCat

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iONSPlayer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KrKrCat

One-time1
  • KrKrCat PRO$4.99

Questions

Is iONSPlayer free?
iONSPlayer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KrKrCat free?
KrKrCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iONSPlayer or KrKrCat have ads?
Neither iONSPlayer nor KrKrCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iONSPlayer or KrKrCat?
iONSPlayer ships an update every 5 days, and KrKrCat every 2 days. Most recently, iONSPlayer was updated on October 24, 2026 and KrKrCat on October 24, 2026.

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