# Run the Gauntlet vs Dark Tower Classic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Tower Classic at 63% against Run the Gauntlet's 0%. Dark Tower Classic also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). Run the Gauntlet's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Run the Gauntlet costs $0.99 and Dark Tower Classic $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dark Tower Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Run the Gauntlet's written reviews are positive against 63% of Dark Tower Classic's.

Run the Gauntlet ships an update every 4 days, Dark Tower Classic every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run the Gauntlet | Dark Tower Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-gauntlet/id1448960748/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-tower-classic/id1638509172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 5 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOhn Lyons](https://appshunter.io/developer/571586394) | [Austin Boren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412803992) |

## What reviewers say

### Run the Gauntlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-gauntlet/id1448960748)

Embark on a fantasy hack and slash adventure, battling hordes of enemies through mazes. Choose from distinct character classes and collect treasure. New mazes are added weekly to keep the gameplay fresh.

**Highlights:** Fantasy hack and slash gameplay, Multiplayer mode, Multiple character classes, Maze exploration, Treasure collection, Weekly new mazes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dark Tower Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-tower-classic/id1638509172)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Embark on a quest to gather an army, find three keys, and defeat evil in this turn-based board game. Navigate obstacles like brigands and labyrinths to emerge victorious. Enjoy local multiplayer for up to four players with automatic saves and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Turn-based pass and play, 1-4 player local multiplayer, Objective: gather army, collect keys, defeat evil, Automatic game saves, Leaderboards, Three difficulty levels, Intuitive UI and touch controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run the Gauntlet free?

Run the Gauntlet costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dark Tower Classic free?

Dark Tower Classic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Run the Gauntlet or Dark Tower Classic?

Dark Tower Classic is rated higher. Run the Gauntlet averages 1.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Dark Tower Classic averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Run the Gauntlet or Dark Tower Classic have ads?

Neither Run the Gauntlet nor Dark Tower Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run the Gauntlet or Dark Tower Classic?

Run the Gauntlet ships an update every 4 days, and Dark Tower Classic every 6 months. Most recently, Run the Gauntlet was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dark Tower Classic on November 12, 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.*