# Sorcery! 3 vs Old School RuneScape

The clearest difference is price: Old School RuneScape at Free against Sorcery! 3's $4.99. Old School RuneScape also leads on ratings volume (93K vs 77) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Sorcery! 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Old School RuneScape is free to download; Sorcery! 3 costs $4.99 up front. Old School RuneScape sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month. Sorcery! 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sorcery! 3 against 4.8 for Old School RuneScape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old School RuneScape has 93K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Sorcery! 3's written reviews are positive against 64% of Old School RuneScape's.

Sorcery! 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, Old School RuneScape every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sorcery! 3 | Old School RuneScape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-3/id978352903/reviews) | **[4.8 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **93K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 321 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514) | [Jagex](https://appshunter.io/developer/338544819) |

## What reviewers say

### Sorcery! 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-3/id978352903)

Embark on an epic adventure through a cursed wilderness filled with monsters, traps, and magic. Explore freely, make thousands of choices that shape your story, and master new spells. This interactive fiction game offers a unique experience with dynamic time travel elements.

**Highlights:** Explore freely through a dynamic world, Alter the world with time beacons, Thousands of choices that shape your adventure, Thirty new enemies with unique strategies, Discover new spells and master magic, Play the game of bluff and deceit, Swindlestones

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Outstanding game
- 👍 Unique and well-made series
- 👍 Captivating and engaging story
- 👍 Immersive and thought-provoking
- 👍 Memorable characters and lore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Frustrating moments due to randomness
- 🤔 Lack of clear direction at times
- 🤔 Monotonous exploration in later stages

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs with certain encounters and items
- Crashes on older devices
- Issues with accessing certain areas

**Requested features**

- Additional game modes or variants
- Improved navigation and UI
- Ability to save the fractured world


### Old School RuneScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648762)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Adventure, #24 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #105 Top Free · Adventure, #113 Top Free · Role Playing, #158 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in a vast sandbox MMORPG. Explore a world shaped by its players, master numerous skills, and battle challenging bosses. Experience nostalgic point-and-click gameplay with modern MMO mechanics, available across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Player-voted content updates, Cross-platform gameplay, Epic boss battles and raids, Hundreds of lore-rich quests, 24 diverse skills to master, Vast explorable world

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Membership | $12.49 | per month |
| 1 Month Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Membership | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Month Membership | $131.99 | per year |
| Old School Bond x 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Old School Bond x 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Old School Bonds x 3 | $26.95 | one-time |
| Old School Bonds x 5 | $44.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🌐 Full game experience on mobile
- 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎮 Seamless transition from PC to mobile
- 💰 No microtransactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Confusing for new players
- 🔒 Account security issues
- 🗺️ Limited mobile-specific features

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account bans
- Sync problems when switching between devices
- Chat box and input field glitches
- Freezing and crashing during high-activity areas

**Requested features**

- Customizable UI and controls
- Improved account recovery process
- Optimized performance for older devices
- Ability to transfer progress from old accounts
- More tutorials and guidance for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sorcery! 3 free?

Sorcery! 3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Old School RuneScape free?

Old School RuneScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sorcery! 3 or Old School RuneScape?

Old School RuneScape is rated higher. Sorcery! 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Old School RuneScape averages 4.8 from 93K ratings.

### Do Sorcery! 3 or Old School RuneScape have ads?

Old School RuneScape shows ads; Sorcery! 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sorcery! 3 or Old School RuneScape?

Sorcery! 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Old School RuneScape every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sorcery! 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Old School RuneScape on October 24, 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.*