# FF IV vs Afterimage Mobile

The clearest difference is price: Afterimage Mobile at $5.99 against FF IV's $14.99. Afterimage Mobile also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). FF IV's advantage is ratings volume (195 vs 25) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

FF IV costs $14.99 and Afterimage Mobile $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for FF IV against 4.3 for Afterimage Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FF IV has 195 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of FF IV's written reviews are positive against 76% of Afterimage Mobile's.

FF IV ships an update every 11 months, Afterimage Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FF IV | Afterimage Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ff-iv-the-after-years/id683029090/reviews) | **[4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterimage-mobile/id6475804775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **195** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 591 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [Beijing Wangyuan Shengtang Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947807343) |

## 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


### Afterimage Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterimage-mobile/id6475804775)

Embark on an epic journey in a world shattered by war and divine conflict. Play as a young amnesiac girl seeking lost memories and her mentor, uncovering a destiny that will shape the fate of a broken realm.

**Highlights:** Epic fantasy narrative, Character-driven story, World exploration, Questing and progression, Mysterious amnesiac protagonist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FF IV free?

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

### Is Afterimage Mobile free?

Afterimage Mobile costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FF IV or Afterimage Mobile?

Afterimage Mobile is rated higher. FF IV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Afterimage Mobile averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.

### Do FF IV or Afterimage Mobile have ads?

Neither FF IV nor Afterimage Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FF IV or Afterimage Mobile?

FF IV ships an update every 11 months, and Afterimage Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, FF IV was updated on October 29, 2026 and Afterimage Mobile on October 27, 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.*