# Run the Gauntlet vs Shockbot

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run the Gauntlet | Shockbot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-gauntlet/id1448960748/reviews) | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockbot/id6451007065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [JOhn Lyons](https://appshunter.io/developer/571586394) | [Glowmatic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358008284) |

## 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


### Shockbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockbot/id6451007065)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 Atoms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Atoms | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2000 Atoms | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*