# FF IV vs ATOM RPG

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FF IV at none against ATOM RPG's 1. FF IV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.2). ATOM RPG's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and price ($9.99 vs $14.99). On rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

FF IV costs $14.99 and ATOM RPG $9.99 up front. ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FF IV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for FF IV against 4.3 for ATOM RPG. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 195 and 221 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of FF IV's written reviews are positive against 69% of ATOM RPG's.

FF IV ships an update every 11 months, ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FF IV | ATOM RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ff-iv-the-after-years/id683029090/reviews) | [4.3 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-rpg/id1465288147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 195 | **221** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 591 MB | 3.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [ATENT GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696294605) |

## What reviewers say

### FF IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ff-iv-the-after-years/id683029090)

Embark on an epic sequel to a classic RPG, featuring a full 3-D remake with returning heroes and new characters. Explore ten interconnected tales, engage in strategic combat influenced by lunar phases, and utilize powerful band abilities.

**Highlights:** Full 3-D remake, Ten playable tales, Active Time Battle system, Lunar phase combat influence, Band Abilities, Minimap and world map

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Deep and engaging storyline with multiple character perspectives
- 🎨 Good graphics quality and visual improvements over original
- 🎮 Solid gameplay mechanics and battle system
- 👥 Large character selection with unique abilities and bands
- 🎵 Music and audio design (when working properly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 No controller/gamepad support (most critical issue)
- 🔊 Missing voice acting compared to FF4
- 🔁 Repetitive dungeon revisits and grinding requirements
- 📉 Game feels incomplete compared to other versions
- ⚠️ Inconsistent difficulty and balance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/music not working on some devices
- Game crashes during specific story segments (Luca character issues)
- Save points disappearing after extended play
- Targeting system malfunction with Dance and Jive abilities
- Equipment not displaying properly after battle

**Requested features**

- Controller/gamepad support (Bluetooth, MFi, Backbone)
- Cloud save functionality across devices
- Voice acting for cutscenes
- Original SNES music option
- Challenge dungeons from other versions


### ATOM RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-rpg/id1465288147)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Role Playing, #145 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a post-apocalyptic Soviet Wasteland, creating your own hero. Investigate bunkers, battle mutants, and uncover conspiracies in this offline RPG. Features deep character creation, turn-based combat, and nonlinear gameplay with multiple quest solutions.

**Highlights:** Character creation tool, Offline single-player RPG, Dozens of skills, Turn-based combat, Nonlinear gameplay, Multiple quest solutions, Deep dialogues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATOM RPG - Supporter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great when you give it a chance
- 🚀 Huge game with lots of content
- 🚀 Replayable with multiple paths
- 👍 Scratches the Fallout itch
- 👍 Immersive atmosphere and writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls constantly break
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay and difficulty
- 🐛 Text and UI issues on mobile
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Controls breaking
- Frequent crashes
- Text/UI issues
- Glitches and bugs

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve UI scaling and readability
- Add more content and updates
- Fix bugs and stability issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FF IV free?

FF IV costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ATOM RPG free?

ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FF IV or ATOM RPG?

FF IV and ATOM RPG are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 195 and 221 ratings respectively.

### Do FF IV or ATOM RPG have ads?

ATOM RPG shows ads; FF IV does not.

### Which is updated more often, FF IV or ATOM RPG?

FF IV ships an update every 11 months, and ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. Most recently, FF IV was updated on September 28, 2026 and ATOM RPG on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*