Comparison

DOOM II vs Red Dead Redemption

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

Head to head
About

DOOM II

Experience the iconic sequel to a groundbreaking shooter. Battle through hellish landscapes against hordes of demons, wielding powerful weapons like the Super Shotgun. This re-release includes 20 additional community-created levels.

Highlights
  • Iconic sequel gameplay
  • Super Shotgun weapon
  • Battle the Icon of Sin
  • 20 Master Levels
  • Descend into hell
Currently charting
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Celebrate DOOM's 25th anniversary with the re-release of DOOM II. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) gave players the brutal Super Shotgun to bear against deadlier demons, and the infamous boss, the Icon of Sin. The re-release of DOOM II includes: - The Master Levels, 20 additional levels made by the community and supervised by the developers To save Earth, you must descend into the depths of hell, survive demon hordes, and take part in the fiercest battle ever.

About

Red Dead Redemption

Embark on an epic journey across the American West and Mexico as a former outlaw forced to hunt down his old gang. Survive a zombie apocalypse in a chilling horror story. This mobile version includes the complete single-player experiences of both acclaimed titles.

Highlights
  • Hunt down former gang members
  • Explore the American West and Mexico
  • Survive a zombie apocalypse
  • Complete single-player experiences
  • Includes bonus content
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When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past in the critically acclaimed predecessor to the 2018 blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption 2. Also included is Undead Nightmare, the iconic horror story that transforms the world of Red Dead Redemption into an apocalyptic fight for survival against a zombie horde. Available on mobile for the first time, this version features the complete single-player experiences of both games and also includes bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition and more.* * Red Dead Redemption does not feature multiplayer content. © 2005-2025 Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Red Dead, Red Dead Redemption, Undead Nightmare, the R* Logo, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Uses Bink Video. ©1997–2025 by Epic Games Tools, Inc. All other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

DOOM II4 screens
Red Dead Redemption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DOOM II at $4.99 against Red Dead Redemption's $39.99. DOOM II also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Red Dead Redemption's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (74% vs 52%). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DOOM II costs $4.99 and Red Dead Redemption $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Red Dead Redemption holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 394 and 314 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of DOOM II's written reviews are positive against 74% of Red Dead Redemption's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOOM II ships an update every 6 weeks, Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DOOM II versus Red Dead Redemption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOOM IIRed Dead Redemption
Price$4.99 — better$39.99
Rating3.8 (394 ratings)4.5 (314 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings394 — better314
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#113#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB2.8 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBethesdaRockstar Games

Customer experience

DOOM II

All ratings394 ratings
Positive66.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative24.9%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative35.7%

Red Dead Redemption

All ratings314 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.3%

Bugs and requests

DOOM II

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Saved game issues after updates
  • Controller strafing not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Implement gyroscope/motion controls
  • Allow custom control mapping
  • Provide more mod/add-on support

Red Dead Redemption

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DOOM II

No in-app purchases

None

Red Dead Redemption

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DOOM II free?
DOOM II costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Red Dead Redemption free?
Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DOOM II or Red Dead Redemption?
Red Dead Redemption is rated higher. DOOM II averages 3.8 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while Red Dead Redemption averages 4.5 from 314 ratings.
Do DOOM II or Red Dead Redemption have ads?
Neither DOOM II nor Red Dead Redemption shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOOM II or Red Dead Redemption?
DOOM II ships an update every 6 weeks, and Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. Most recently, DOOM II was updated on October 18, 2026 and Red Dead Redemption on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, DOOM II or Red Dead Redemption?
DOOM II currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Red Dead Redemption at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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