# Maratón

> Mexican trivia game for learning and fun, solo or multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Creaciones Culturales Maselu, S.A. de C.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maraton/id389057309 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Creaciones Culturales Maselu, S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389057312)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 309 App Store ratings · 123 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2010-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maraton/id389057309/reviews.md

## What is Maratón?

¡El juego de preguntas y respuestas consentido de México!
Diviértete y aprende, solo o con amigos, contestando preguntas de interés general.
Dos modos de juego: Solitario y Multijugador (en línea).

Solitario
- Contesta correctamente las preguntas para llegar a la meta de 21 o 42 km.
- Al inicio cuentas con 5 barritas de energía. Pierdes una con cada error, pero la recuperas
con 3 aciertos seguidos.

Multijugador
- Pueden participar de 2 a 4 personas.
- En tu turno contesta hasta tener 6 aciertos seguidos, o un error.
- Si todos fallan la primera pregunta en un turno, avanza la ficha negra de la Ignorancia.
¡No la dejen ganar!
- Invita a tus amigos de Facebook, oponentes recientes, o comparte un código de
invitación por Whastapp, mensaje, etc.
- Si lo preferes, puedes crear o unite a partidas abiertas a cualquier jugador.

Paquetes de preguntas
- Con la descarga de la app tienes incluido el Maratón Clásico, con más de mil preguntas.
- Poco a poco irán apareciendo más paquetes. Están a disponibles: Maratón Futbol,
Maratón Cinemex, Maratón Doña Lucha contra la Ignorancia y Maratón LGBITQ+

## Key features

- General knowledge trivia
- Solo and multiplayer modes
- Progressive game distances
- Energy management system
- Online multiplayer with friends
- Thematic question packs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Juega sin anuncios | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Doña Lucha | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón LGBTIQ+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Futbol | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Cinemex | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Biblia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Literatura | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Futbol Americano | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón automovilismo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Fútbol | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Júnior | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paquete de preguntas Clásico 2 | Free | one-time |


## What do users think of Maratón?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Entertaining and fun
- 🧠 Makes you think
- 💡 Up-to-date questions
- ✨ Great for family time
- 📱 Portable and convenient
- 📚 Educational and informative
- 💯 Nostalgic connection to childhood game
- 🌟 High quality questions
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Good for playing with many people
- 🚀 Fast and efficient gameplay
- 😊 Simple and easy to use

**Cons**

- 👎 Requires email registration
- 👎 Lost local multiplayer
- 👎 New version is worse
- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Unsensical questions
- 👎 Crashes on startup
- 👎 Not working on Windows Phone
- 👎 Small display on iPad
- 👎 Too easy
- 👎 Questions repeat often

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot register
- App crashes on startup
- Doesn't work on Windows Phone
- Questions cancel automatically on Windows Phone
- Game doesn't appear on iPad screen
- Small image on iPad with obstructing ad

**Most requested features**

- Return to previous version
- Allow local multiplayer again
- Improve compatibility with Windows Phone
- Optimize for iPad
- Include questions about humanities, philosophy, and civics
- Add real-time multiplayer matches
- Include general knowledge questions not specific to Mexico
- Reduce dice spin time for faster gameplay
- Optimize for iPhone 5

## Recent user reviews (10 of 123)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maraton/id389057309/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Faltan preguntas

*2026-08-25, version 5.0.15*

Dicen que tienen mil
Preguntas pero siempre aparecen las mismas

### 2/5 — falta de seguimiento

*2026-08-07, version 5.0.13*

entretenido pero no le dan mantenimiento

### 1/5 — Ayuda

*2026-07-25, version 5.0.13*

No sé qué pasa pero no se carga el juego.

### 5/5 — Paquetes

*2026-06-03, version 5.0.12*

Regresen el Paquete de Maraton Cinemex

### 5/5 — Reseña

*2026-04-26, version 5.0.10*

Está muy padre

### 5/5 — Súper app

*2026-04-22, version 5.0.10*

Divertido para jugar con tu pareja o en familia

### 3/5 — Lástima

*2026-04-03, version 5.0.10*

Es una lástima que ya no tenga multijugador local como lo tenía en las primeras versiones.

### 1/5 — Ahora necesita internet

*2026-03-31, version 5.0.10*

Lástima que ahora tenga que estar conectado a una red, ya no puedes jugar de viaje offline

### 3/5 — No puedo jugar

*2026-03-27, version 5.0.9*

He usado la app desde los inicios pero desde hace unas semanas simplemente ya no puedo entrar en el iPhone. Urge una actualización para corregir ese error

### 1/5 — Se sale a cada rato

*2026-03-20, version 5.0.8*

Se sale a cada rato y debe arrancar de nuevo aunque permite continuar. Nunca se sabe cual es el avance. 
Le falta.

## Frequently asked questions about Maratón

### What is Maratón?

Maratón is a trivia game designed for Mexico, offering a fun way to learn and test your general knowledge. You can play by yourself or challenge friends and other players online.

### How do you play Maratón?

The game features two modes: Solitario (Solo) and Multijugador (Multiplayer). In Solo mode, you answer questions to reach a distance goal while managing energy. In Multiplayer, you compete with 2-4 players, aiming for consecutive correct answers and trying to prevent the 'black pawn of Ignorance' from advancing.

### Are there different types of questions available?

Yes, the app includes the 'Maratón Clásico' with over a thousand questions. Additional themed question packs are available for purchase, such as Maratón Futbol, Maratón Cinemex, Maratón Doña Lucha contra la Ignorancia, and Maratón LGBITQ+.

### Is Maratón free to play?

The app is free to download and includes the classic question pack. Additional question packs can be purchased within the app.

### How can I play with friends?

In the Multiplayer mode, you can invite friends from Facebook, recent opponents, or share an invitation code via WhatsApp or other messaging services. You can also join or create open games with any player.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.15 — 2026-08-18

- Modo invitado
- Modo offline en solitario
- Corrección de bugs

### 5.0.14 — 2026-08-13

- Modo offline en solitario
- Corrección de bugs

### 5.0.13 — 2026-06-27

Corrección de bugs

### 5.0.12 — 2026-05-19

Corrección de bugs

### 5.0.11 — 2026-05-08

Corrección de bugs

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