# Ember vs ATOM RPG

The clearest difference is rating: ATOM RPG at 4.3 against Ember's 3.4. ATOM RPG also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 49%) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). Ember's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ATOM RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 221 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Ember's written reviews are positive against 69% of ATOM RPG's.

Ember ships an update fortnightly, ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ember | ATOM RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember/id906826053/reviews) | **[4.3 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-rpg/id1465288147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 221 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 2.6 GB | 3.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484) | [ATENT GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696294605) |

## What reviewers say

### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember/id906826053)

Embark on an epic adventure in a dark world threatened by collapse. As a resurrected Lightbringer, protect magical Embers by exploring vast realms, making pivotal decisions, and engaging in tactical combat. This classic-style RPG offers a deep story, robust skill tree, and intricate crafting.

**Highlights:** Classic-style role-playing game, Deep branching story, Endless exploration, Robust skill tree, Intricate crafting system, Real-time combat with tactical pause, Over 70 quests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and animations
- 🔒 No in-app purchases or ads
- 👍 Immersive RPG experience
- 👍 Engaging story and world-building
- 👍 Streamlined combat system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on newer devices
- 👎 Difficulty balancing issues
- 👎 Slow progression and leveling
- 👎 Small UI elements on phones

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on new game creation
- Inability to progress past certain points
- Saved game loading issues
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Controller support
- More side quests and content
- Gradual health/energy regeneration
- Improved inventory management


### ATOM RPG

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

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Role Playing (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 Ember free?

Ember costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ATOM RPG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ember or ATOM RPG?

ATOM RPG is rated higher. Ember averages 3.4 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while ATOM RPG averages 4.3 from 221 ratings.

### Do Ember or ATOM RPG have ads?

ATOM RPG shows ads; Ember does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ember or ATOM RPG?

Ember ships an update fortnightly, and ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ember was updated on September 30, 2026 and ATOM RPG on October 1, 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.*