Old School RuneScape review
The classic fantasy MMO, now with the Sailing skill
- Jagex
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Windows, Mac
4.8 from 93.3K App Store ratings 5M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #3?
Is Old School RuneScape worth it?
For most people, yes. Old School RuneScape scores 8.5/10 and ranks #3 in RPG & Adventure Games. It's best for MMO fans and nostalgic players who want a deep, grindy world on any device. Skip it if you want modern graphics or quick, story-led sessions. Price: Free-to-play world; membership listed from $12.49 a month in the App Store.
The verdict
Old School RuneScape is the full desktop MMO on your phone, with the same worlds and account as the PC version. Train 24 skills, quest, raid, or just fish while the TV is on, and vote on what gets added next. The Sailing skill opened up the seas in late 2025. The free world is generous, but much of the game sits behind membership, and right-click-style menus are fiddly on a small screen.
- 24 skills including Sailing
- Same account and worlds as PC
- Hundreds of quests
- Raids and boss fights
- Player-voted updates
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Mobile client fixes for menus, the minimap and chat filtering, plus a new app icon
- Sep 2026Menu Entry Swapper overhaul with swipeable, scrollable minimenus
- Nov 2025Sailing, the game's first new skill, launched for members on mobile and PC
Privacy 6.4/10
App Store label: purchases, identifiers and usage data may be used to track you. Purchases, contact info, user content, identifiers, usage and diagnostics may be linked to you.
What we like
- Same worlds and progress as the PC game
- Small app that runs on modest phones
- No ads, and bonds let you pay with in-game gold
What could be better
- Dated graphics, by design
- Fiddly menus on small screens
- Membership needed for much of the game
MMO fans and nostalgic players who want a deep, grindy world on any device
you want modern graphics or quick, story-led sessions
Questions about Old School RuneScape
Is Old School RuneScape worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Old School RuneScape scores 8.5/10 and ranks #3 in RPG & Adventure Games. It's best for MMO fans and nostalgic players who want a deep, grindy world on any device. Skip it if you want modern graphics or quick, story-led sessions. Price: Free-to-play world; membership listed from $12.49 a month in the App Store.
Is Old School RuneScape free?
Yes, there's a free-to-play world. Membership adds 9 more skills and hundreds more quests, and the App Store lists it from $12.49 a month.
Can I use my PC account on mobile?
Yes. Mobile and PC share the same account, worlds and progress.
Is Old School RuneScape pay-to-win?
Mostly no. You pay for membership or bonds, but bonds can be traded for in-game gold, so money can indirectly speed things up.
What are the best alternatives to Old School RuneScape?
The closest alternatives are Diablo Immortal, Genshin Impact and Sky: Children of the Light. See all of them ranked on our Old School RuneScape alternatives page.
Where does Old School RuneScape rank?
Old School RuneScape ranks #3 of 8 in our RPG & Adventure Games ranking, with an overall score of 8.5 out of 10.