# Horde vs Dragon: Viking Runner — Crowd Battle & Math Gates

> Viking crowd runner with math gates and dragon battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Denys Dertwinkel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horde-vs-dragon-viking-runner/id6811716165 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Denys Dertwinkel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804745700)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 425 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-10-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horde-vs-dragon-viking-runner/id6811716165/reviews.md

## What is Horde vs Dragon?

Pick the right gate, grow your Viking horde and take on a dragon at the end of every level.

Horde vs Dragon is a crowd runner with a brain. Your warriors charge down the road, and every gate is a choice: ×2 or +24? The bigger number is not always the better gate. Choose well and a handful of Vikings becomes a wall of steel. Choose badly and you reach the dragon with too few.

How you play
• Drag to steer your horde with one finger, one-handed in portrait mode
• Hold a gate in your fire to charge it up and improve its number
• Break open cages to free captives who join your ranks
• Dodge barrels and rolling rocks, grab coins on the way
• Bring the right weapon: scouts fall to arrows, berserkers to swords, shield bearers to axes, spear throwers to shields
• Fill the Rage Horn and unleash it for four seconds of double damage

The dragons
Every level ends with a dragon fight. Read the red warning, dodge the fire and keep your warriors alive. Five kinds of dragons bring new attacks, some split in two, and on every tenth level the dragon takes to the air and drops fireballs while you run.

Runs, heroes and the forge
• Every run starts at level 1 and goes as far as your horde can carry it. If your horde falls, continue with Dragon Runes or one free video per run, or start a fresh run
• Spend your loot in the forge: weapons, fire rate, range, damage
• Earn Glory and unlock six heroes, each with an ability that replaces the Rage Horn
• Glory also buys permanent bonuses in the Hall of Legends that stay with you in every run
• Come back for the daily Raid: three tasks and a streak chest
• Follow the Dragon Trail for chests along the way
• Tora, your sharp-tongued guide, warns you about every new enemy type; Fafni, a small dragon with a big head for business, runs the shop

For the long run
• A long campaign, then an Endless Mode when you want a number to beat
• Three difficulties: Normal, Veteran and Runemaster. Veteran and Runemaster turn every gate into a two-step calculation, and Runemaster adds roots, powers and logarithms
• World leaderboards through Game Center
• Ten languages, no account needed

Free to play with ads and optional in-app purchases (such as Dragon Runes, ad removal and the Gold Track). Watching a video to continue or earn extra loot is optional, and the short ads between levels can be removed with a one-time purchase. Weapons, upgrades and heroes can all be earned by playing.

## Key features

- Crowd runner with math gates
- One-handed portrait mode controls
- Weapon-based combat against different enemies
- Dragon boss fights with unique attacks
- Permanent upgrades and hero abilities
- Endless Mode and multiple difficulty levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Dragon Runes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Dragon Runes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6350 Dragon Runes | $44.99 | one-time |
| 375 Dragon Runes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Track | $3.99 | one-time |
| 880 Dragon Runes | $8.99 | one-time |
| Fafni's Hoard | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2050 Dragon Runes | $17.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Is Horde vs Dragon safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Horde vs Dragon.

## Is Horde vs Dragon legit?

Horde vs Dragon: Viking Runner appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Horde vs Dragon is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horde-vs-dragon-viking-runner/id6811716165/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-10-19*

Gut für zwischendurch

## Frequently asked questions about Horde vs Dragon

### What is Horde vs Dragon?

Horde vs Dragon is a crowd runner game where players guide a Viking horde through levels, making choices at gates to grow their numbers and battle dragons. It features one-handed controls and strategic upgrades.

### Does Horde vs Dragon have ads?

Yes, Horde vs Dragon contains advertisements. Players can choose to watch optional videos to continue a run or earn extra loot. Short ads between levels can be removed with a one-time purchase.

### How do I upgrade my horde in Horde vs Dragon?

You can spend loot earned in runs at the forge to upgrade weapons, fire rate, range, and damage. You can also earn Glory to unlock new heroes with special abilities and purchase permanent bonuses in the Hall of Legends.

### What are the different game modes in Horde vs Dragon?

Horde vs Dragon offers a long campaign and an Endless Mode for players seeking high scores. It also includes three difficulty levels: Normal, Veteran, and Runemaster, with Runemaster featuring complex mathematical gates.

### Is Horde vs Dragon suitable for children?

Horde vs Dragon has an age rating of 9+. The game involves combat against dragons and enemies, but the overall theme and mechanics are designed to be engaging for this age group.

### Can I play Horde vs Dragon offline?

The description for Horde vs Dragon states that no account is needed, and it supports ten languages. While specific offline play is not detailed, many runner games offer offline functionality.

### How often is Horde vs Dragon updated?

Horde vs Dragon was last updated on October 11, 2026, with version 1.0.3. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### What devices can I play Horde vs Dragon on?

Horde vs Dragon is currently supported on iPhone devices. The game is designed for mobile play in portrait mode.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-11

The download is now smaller.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-09

What's new in 1.0.2:
- The App Store now lists all ten languages the game speaks.
- The question about ad tracking now appears in your language.
- From iOS 27.2, the new full-page tracking screen explains in detail what allowing or declining means.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-03

What's new in 1.0.1:
- Cleaner character art: the white edges and white gaps around heroes, enemies and statues are gone.
- The game now follows your device's language, if it is one of its ten languages, until you pick one in Settings.
- Fafni's Shop is more compact on phones, and "Restore purchases" now sits right next to "Back".
- If no ad is available, the game now says so instead of quietly going back.
- The button for extra loot now reads "Watch Ad" instead of "Renown".
- Smaller fixes: the Settings label no longer runs into the title logo, and restoring purchases no longer stops at a single faulty entry.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-02

No release notes.

## More apps by Denys Dertwinkel

- [LastDone - Routines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastdone-routines/id6804745697)
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All apps by Denys Dertwinkel: https://appshunter.io/developer/6804745700

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