ZScripter: Visual Novel Player

Ren'Py ▪ KiriKiri ▪ ONScripter

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

ZScripter plays compatible Ren'Py, RealLive, NScripter, (PONS)ONScripter-EN/RU/JH/Yuri, games as well as experimental KiriKiri (+Kirikiroid2 patches) and experimental RPG Maker support. - ZScripter supports 115 specific Ren'Py releases across the 6.15.x, 6.17.x, 6.18.x, 6.99.x, 7.0.x–7.8.x, and 8.0.x–8.6.x release families - The shared NScripter-family runtime supports ONScripter, ONScripter-EN, ONScripter-RU, ONScripter-JH, and ONScripter-Yuri, with dedicated Yuri compatibility profiles for GBK (Chinese), Shift-JIS (Japanese), and UTF-8. - The shared NScripter-family runtime also includes dedicated PONScripter compatibility profiles for Original/Mion (2011), Sekai Project Steam releases, Witch Hunt (1× and 2×), and 07th-Mod (v3 and v4). - Custom RealLive engine has support for English and Japanese RealLive game variants, supporting most RealLive novels. - Experimental KiriKiri engine with Kirikiroid2 patch support. - Experimental RPG Maker MV/MZ engine with full patch and MTool translation support. BRING YOUR OWN GAMES (FILES + WEB IMPORTER) - Import games you own from folders, ZIP, RAR, 7z, LHA/LZH, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, and ISO disc images. - Import supported self-extracting EXE packages, including Inno Setup, NSIS, and supported FreeArc formats. - Extract compatible game data from APK, XAPK, APKS, APKM, AAB, and IPA packages. Split RAR and 7z archives are also supported. - Choose files through the Files app, or transfer games from another computer on the same Wi-Fi network. REN'PY TRANSLATION - Enable translation, choose your source and target languages, and translate dialogue and menus directly in Ren'Py games. - Use Apple on-device translation on iOS 18 or later with supported downloaded language models. - Or connect AI models with your own API key and an internet connection. Game text and context are sent to your selected provider with your permission. LOCAL SAVES, BACKUPS AND FILES - Edit supported Ren'Py save-slot and persistent data with the dedicated Save Editor. - Manage storage, create save snapshots, roll back saves, and export complete game-and-save backups. - Games and saves are stored on this device; ZScripter does not provide iCloud syncing. READING AND CONTROLS - Adjust in-game text size in Ren'Py games in real time. - Customize touch controls, hardware controller bindings where supported, and per-game orientation. Ren'Py is a registered trademark. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ZScripter is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Ren'Py project or any named developers, publishers, or community projects. ZScripter’s engine compatibility is tested against thousands of game distributions, with checks covering startup, rendering, and engine-specific behavior. Compatibility varies by game and version.

  • 4.8
    out of 5
    43 Ratings

[Feature] Added Artemis engine support. [Feature] Added AI5 engine support. [Feature] Added optional username and password sign-in for the Web Importer. [Optimization] Added shortcuts to search another metadata provider when no results are found. [Optimization] Expanded KiriKiri compatibility with additional image and rendering plugins, visual effects, and supported SWF event sounds. [Bug Fix] Fixed KiriKiri text-encoding settings not taking effect before game startup. [Bug Fix] Fixed KiriKiri font discovery, bold and italic fallback styling, and text spacing in affected backlog screens. [Bug Fix] Fixed KiriKiri movie sizing and layer visibility in affected games. [Bug Fix] Fixed KiriKiri audio ending early with invalid loop points and interrupted fades failing to complete correctly. [Bug Fix] Fixed unsupported BGI/Ethornell detection for games with nested system folders.

The developer, Connor Kulczytzky, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics

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Seller
Connor Kulczytzky
Size
1.2 GB
Category
Developer Tools
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 3 more
  • English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
Age Rating
13+
  • 13+
  • Infrequent
    Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
    Profanity or Crude Humor
    Mature or Suggestive Themes
    Horror/Fear Themes
    Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
    Guns or Other Weapons
Copyright
© 2026 Connor Kulczytzky