Run the Gauntlet vs Consoles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Fantasy hack and slash gameplay
- Multiplayer mode
- Multiple character classes
- Maze exploration
- Treasure collection
- Weekly new mazes
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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.
Consoles
Relive classic gaming with this app that emulates multiple retro consoles. Turn your device into a nostalgic gaming hub, offering pixel-perfect experiences from beloved old-school titles. Seamlessly switch between devices and continue your game.
- Emulates multiple classic consoles
- Supports Atari, Game Boy, NES, Genesis, SNES, and more
- Pixel-perfect retro graphics
- Cross-device save game syncing
- Authentic retro gameplay experience
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Consoles brings all your favorite classic gaming experiences together in one simple and convenient app. Relive timeless titles from beloved retro hardware and rediscover the joy of old-school gaming. Embrace nostalgia and turn your Apple device into the ultimate classic gaming hub, with each pixel-perfect memory at your fingertips. Move seamlessly from one device to another and pick up right where you left off! Included in Consoles is support for: Atari 2600 Atari 7800 Atari Lynx Famicom Disk System Game Boy (and Color) Game Boy Advance Game Gear Neo Geo Pocket NES 32X Genesis SNES Virtual Boy Bandai Wonderswan Rediscover your childhood favorites and experience authentic retro gameplay at a fraction of the price. For a limited time, early adopters can purchase Consoles at an unbeatable value. Dive into the golden age of gaming at an incredible discount! Don’t miss out on this special offer. **This app does not include any game content. You must provide your own legally obtained files. We do not support or encourage piracy—please respect all copyright and licensing laws.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Consoles at 58% against Run the Gauntlet's 0%. Consoles also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (39 vs 8). Run the Gauntlet's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Run the Gauntlet costs $0.99 and Consoles $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Consoles holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Run the Gauntlet's written reviews are positive against 58% of Consoles's.
Run the Gauntlet ships an update every 4 days, Consoles weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run the Gauntlet | Consoles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 1.8 (8 ratings) | 3.4 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | JOhn Lyons | Juice Co |
Customer experience
Run the Gauntlet
Consoles
Bugs and requests
Run the Gauntlet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Consoles
Reported bugs
3 issues- Some games experience performance issues
- Difficulty registering controller inputs
- ROM loading not working for some users
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more retro consoles (e.g., N64, Sega CD)
- Implement save state functionality
- Allow manual metadata and artwork editing
- Add portrait mode support on mobile
In-app purchases
Run the Gauntlet
No in-app purchases
Consoles
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Run the Gauntlet free?
Is Consoles free?
Which has better reviews, Run the Gauntlet or Consoles?
Do Run the Gauntlet or Consoles have ads?
Which is updated more often, Run the Gauntlet or Consoles?
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