Comparison

RPG Pocket vs RenPlay

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

RenPlay

Play visual novels created with Ren'Py on your iPhone or iPad. Import titles from your device's files or over your local network, and manage your library with ease. Offers built-in translation for dialogue and choices.

Highlights
  • Play Ren'Py 7 and 8 titles
  • Import from Files or local network
  • Library management (search, rename, reorder)
  • Automatic cover artwork discovery
  • On-device dialogue translation
  • Customizable interface layouts
Features
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Play compatible Ren'Py visual novels on iPhone and iPad with bundled Ren'Py runtimes. Import a complete Ren'Py title from Files, or transfer it from a browser on another device over your local network. RenPlay accepts folders and ZIP, ZIPX, RAR, and 7z archives, including password-protected archives. It detects each title's Python generation and selects the matching runtime. FEATURES • Open compatible Ren'Py 7 and Ren'Py 8 titles • Import from Files or over your local network • Search, rename, and reorder your library • Automatically discover cover artwork • Manage each imported title's files and recover removed items • Keep save data separate for every title • Translate standard dialogue and text choices on your device with Apple's Translation framework • Choose interface layouts and iPhone orientation preferences • Install the included sample title to try RenPlay Core playback and library features are free and ad-free. RenPlay Supporter is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks custom covers and per-title settings. Compatibility varies by title. Content that requires desktop APIs, custom native extensions, extra Python modules, or unsupported codecs may not run.

Screenshots

RPG Pocket4 screens
RenPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RenPlay at 5.0 against RPG Pocket's 3.9. RPG Pocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. RenPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RPG Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RenPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RPG Pocket versus RenPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPG PocketRenPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB206 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小朋 蒯志远 刘

Customer experience

RPG Pocket

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

RenPlay

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

RPG Pocket

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RenPlay

One-time1
  • RenPlay Supporter$2.99

Questions

Is RPG Pocket free?
RPG Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RenPlay free?
RenPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RPG Pocket or RenPlay?
RenPlay is rated higher. RPG Pocket averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while RenPlay averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do RPG Pocket or RenPlay have ads?
Neither RPG Pocket nor RenPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RPG Pocket or RenPlay?
RPG Pocket ships an update weekly, and RenPlay weekly. Most recently, RPG Pocket was updated on October 31, 2026 and RenPlay on November 10, 2026.

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