# RUNNER vs Iron Descent

The clearest difference is ads: RUNNER at none against Iron Descent's shown. RUNNER also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RUNNER against 5.0 for Iron Descent. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUNNER | Iron Descent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-preamble/id1628455831/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-descent/id6793126357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Truant Pixel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628455833) | [Pastime Foundry, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896702413) |

## What reviewers say

### RUNNER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-preamble/id1628455831)

Experience a future-noir visual novel set on a colony world. Follow the story of a former smuggler navigating corporate life and events leading to a larger narrative. Features a fully voiced interactive story, unlockable art, and a vaporwave soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Future-noir visual novel, Interactive narrative, Fully voiced, Unlockable CGs, Vaporwave soundtrack

**In-app purchases:** none


### Iron Descent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-descent/id6793126357)

Embark on a roguelike dungeon crawl where each playthrough offers a unique, procedurally generated labyrinth. Choose from distinct hero classes, battle diverse enemies, and gather loot to survive increasingly dangerous depths. Return to town between runs to upgrade and prepare for the ultimate challenge.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated dungeons, Three distinct hero classes, Loot and gear system, Hub town with shops and quests, Offline play, Retro visuals and soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUNNER free?

RUNNER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Iron Descent free?

Iron Descent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RUNNER or Iron Descent?

RUNNER and Iron Descent are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do RUNNER or Iron Descent have ads?

Iron Descent shows ads; RUNNER does not.

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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.*