Comparison

RPG Pocket vs ONSFileManager

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

Head to head
About

RPG Pocket

Edit save files, translate dialogue, and play RPG Maker MV/MZ games locally on your iPhone or iPad. Import your own game archives and manage in-game stats like gold, items, and character levels.

Highlights
  • Save editor for gold, items, and stats
  • Dialogue translator with subtitle overlay
  • Local game player with touch controls
  • Import MV/MZ game archives
  • Browse game databases during editing
  • Export and import saves
Features
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A built-in save editor and dialogue translator for RPG Maker MV/MZ games. Change gold, items, weapons, armor, levels, HP/MP, and party stats, then keep playing on iPhone or iPad. Import your own MV/MZ game archives and play locally with touch controls. RPG Pocket is a local player, save editor, and translator for user-provided RPG Maker MV and MZ games. It is designed for players who already have supported MV/MZ game packages and want a better way to play, translate, and adjust saves on iPhone or iPad. Built-in Save Editor - Edit supported MV/MZ save slots inside the app - Change gold, item counts, weapons, armor, levels, HP, MP, and party stats - Browse the game's item, weapon, and armor database when editing inventory - Import and export saves in standard desktop-style formats - Keep save tools close to the game instead of moving files between devices Dialogue Translator - Translate standard RPG Maker dialogue while you play - Translate choice lists with numbered lines so you can match each option on screen - Show translations in a subtitle overlay without replacing the original game text - Uses Apple's on-device Translation framework on iOS 18 or later MV/MZ Game Player - Import supported ZIP, 7z, or RAR archives from Files - Detect RPG Maker MV and RPG Maker MZ packages automatically - Launch games locally through a private on-device runtime - Play with touch controls, action buttons, and an in-game keyboard - Keep multiple imported games organized in one library Compatibility Tools RPG Pocket includes support for common MV/MZ runtime needs, including local resource loading, save isolation between games, OGG audio handling, encrypted asset support, and compatibility shims for common plugin behavior. How It Works 1. Export or obtain a supported RPG Maker MV/MZ game package that you have the right to use. 2. Import the archive from the Files app. 3. Select the game in your library. 4. Play locally, translate dialogue, manage saves, and edit supported save data. Important Notes RPG Pocket does not include commercial games. You must provide your own legally obtained RPG Maker MV/MZ game files. Compatibility depends on each game's export format, plugins, encryption, audio assets, and custom save structure. Some custom games, plugins, or save formats may not be fully supported. Dialogue translation requires iOS 18 or later and a supported language pair. Translation availability may vary by device, system language, and installed language models. RPG Pocket is an independent utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA, or the RPG Maker brand owners.

About

ONSFileManager

Manage and play visual novel files on your iOS device. Supports Wi-Fi transfer, various archive formats, and offers a personalized gaming experience with save slots and auto mode.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • ZIP/RAR archive support
  • Folder import
  • File browsing and preview
  • Save system with multiple slots
  • Auto-play mode
  • Multi-encoding support
Features
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ONS File Manager is a visual novel manager designed exclusively for iOS devices, allowing you to enjoy classic ONS-format visual novels anytime, anywhere. Core Features Convenient File Management Wi-Fi Transfer – Upload visual novel files directly via your browser over the same local network, no data cable required. Multi-Format Support – Import compressed archives in ZIP and RAR formats, including password-protected files. Folder Import – Import complete folders directly. File Browsing – Browse all resource files within a folder. File Preview – Preview various file types including images, audio, and text. File Operations – Common actions such as rename, delete, and copy path. Sort & Filter – Sort by name, size, date, or type; filter by scripts, images, audio, and more. Immersive Gaming Experience Save System – Multiple save slots for saving and loading progress at any time. Auto Mode – Hands-free automatic story progression. Personalization Multi-Encoding Support – Auto-detect or manually select Shift-JIS, UTF-8, GBK, Big5, and other encodings. Theme Switching – Support for dark/light themes. Multilingual Support Simplified Chinese and English interfaces. Complete localized experience. Privacy Protection All data is stored locally on your device. No collection of any personal user information. Technical Highlights Supports multiple resolutions. Smooth rendering performance. Reliable save mechanism.

Screenshots

RPG Pocket4 screens
ONSFileManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RPG Pocket at Free against ONSFileManager's $2.99. RPG Pocket also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ONSFileManager's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On ads, in-app purchases 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

RPG Pocket is free to download; ONSFileManager costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RPG Pocket versus ONSFileManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPG PocketONSFileManager
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小朋 蒯小燕 陈

Customer experience

RPG Pocket

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

ONSFileManager

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RPG Pocket

No in-app purchases

None

ONSFileManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RPG Pocket free?
RPG Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ONSFileManager free?
ONSFileManager costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RPG Pocket or ONSFileManager have ads?
Neither RPG Pocket nor ONSFileManager shows ads.

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