Comparison

Run the Gauntlet vs Shockbot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Run the Gauntlet

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
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Run the Gauntlet is a fantasy-themed hack and slash dungeon crawl game. And play with your friend to finish each level in new multiplayer mode. Choose from Warrior, Valkyrie, Wizard or Elf. The classic role playing adventure game comes to you in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of ghosts, make your way through mazes, and collect as much treasure as you can on the way. But don't get too close to the enemy, or you will end up dead. With new mazes added every week, this game will not get boring.

About

Shockbot

Embark on a mission to reclaim Earth from interdimensional monsters. Wield a precision blaster and a devastating Shock Attack to defeat foes and face a colossal mechanical beast in this action-packed platformer.

Highlights
  • Run-and-gun action
  • Precision blaster combat
  • Devastating Shock Attack
  • Antigravity platforming
  • Epic boss battles
  • Pulsing drum and bass soundtrack
Features
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In the near future, the scientists of Earth have ripped open a portal to another dimension after a high-energy physics experiment has gone horribly wrong. Grotesque monsters from another world have poured into our realm, and all of humankind has fled the planet in fear, unable to fend off the invaders. Enter Shockbot, humanity's last hope for reclaiming their home world. Shockbot is armed with a high precision blaster capable of vaporizing menacing invaders, as well as a devastating Shock Attack to wipe the area clear of foes. Orchestrating the invasion is Ultramech, a powerful hybrid mechanical beast of imposing size, armed with a terrifying laser cannon. Shockbot must destroy Ultramech to put a halt to Earth's invasion, trekking from the insertion point in Horizon City, through monster-infested forests, foreboding caves, an industrial wasteland, to a dreamy cyberpunk skyline. This run-and-gun platformer is reminiscent of classic 16-bit shooters and includes a half a dozen varied and exciting stages, fast-paced action, a cool Shock Attack mechanic to wipe all the enemies off screen, antigravity platforming challenges, and an epic boss battle at the end, all with a pulsing drum and bass soundtrack.

Screenshots

Run the Gauntlet4 screens
Shockbot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shockbot at 50% against Run the Gauntlet's 0%. Shockbot also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.3 vs 1.8). Run the Gauntlet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Shockbot is free to download; Run the Gauntlet costs $0.99 up front. Shockbot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Run the Gauntlet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shockbot holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Run the Gauntlet's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shockbot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run the Gauntlet ships an update every 4 days, Shockbot every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Run the Gauntlet versus Shockbot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun the GauntletShockbot
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.8 (8 ratings)4.3 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings820 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB87 MB
Age rating+49+
DeveloperJOhn LyonsGlowmatic LLC

Customer experience

Run the Gauntlet

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Shockbot

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Run the Gauntlet

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Shockbot

One-time4
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Buy 50 Atoms$0.99
  • Buy 500 Atoms$4.99
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  • Buy 2000 Atoms$9.99

Questions

Is Run the Gauntlet free?
Run the Gauntlet costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shockbot free?
Shockbot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Run the Gauntlet or Shockbot?
Shockbot is rated higher. Run the Gauntlet averages 1.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Shockbot averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do Run the Gauntlet or Shockbot have ads?
Shockbot shows ads; Run the Gauntlet does not.
Which is updated more often, Run the Gauntlet or Shockbot?
Run the Gauntlet ships an update every 4 days, and Shockbot every 6 days. Most recently, Run the Gauntlet was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shockbot on November 3, 2026.

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