Comparison

ONSFileManager vs KrKrCat

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

Head to head
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.

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

ONSFileManager4 screens
KrKrCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KrKrCat at Free against ONSFileManager's $2.99. ONSFileManager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, device support 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

KrKrCat is free to download; ONSFileManager costs $2.99 up front. KrKrCat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ONSFileManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ONSFileManager versus KrKrCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterONSFileManagerKrKrCat
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB297 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小燕 陈培 杨

Customer experience

ONSFileManager

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

KrKrCat

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

In-app purchases

None

ONSFileManager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KrKrCat

One-time1
  • KrKrCat PRO$4.99

Questions

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

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