Gorathar vs Mendax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gorathar
Embark on a rogue-like adventure as an explorer in a magical cave system. This deckbuilder features unique gameplay where cards can be played or pocketed for future turns, offering diverse strategic options. Challenge over 50 monsters with a deck of over 200 unique cards.
- Rogue-like deckbuilding
- Unique card pocketing mechanic
- Turn-based battles
- Over 200 unique cards
- 50+ different monsters
- Strategic gameplay
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Gorathar, a rogue-like deckbuilder game with a unique twist. Step into the shoes of Hoodin, an intrepid explorer diving into a magical cave system to challenge its mysteries. Gorathar's innovative gameplay sets it apart from other deckbuilders. Not only can you play cards by spending energy, but you can also pocket them for future turns, opening up diverse strategic options. Each challenge consists of turn-based battles, where your deck and decisions lead you closer to victory or defeat. With over 200 unique cards, 50+ different monsters, and engaging strategy, Gorathar provides a captivating and rewarding experience for both casual gamers and card game enthusiasts. Embark on the Gorathar adventure today - challenge yourself with a game that's as strategic as it is exciting!
Mendax
Perform impressive magic tricks with a deck of cards and your phone. This app guides you through a mentalist routine where you can reveal a spectator's chosen card, even if they lie. It's easy to learn and requires no external devices or accomplices.
- Card selection and revelation
- Spectator can lie or tell truth
- No device connection needed
- Phone untouched after card selection
- No accomplices or forces
- Easy to learn and perform
- Repeatable performances
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MENDAX is a magic performance app, accessible to everyone, but with a powerful and surprising impact. It’s part of the hex16 series, the second and original chapter of an exclusive collection dedicated to digital magic. The magic with MENDAX is spontaneous and can be performed in various ways. One example? The spectator shuffles the deck and freely selects a card. They then set the phone down and it is not touched again. The magician asks the spectator a series of questions with two possible answers. For example, he might ask, "Is the card red or black?" If the answer is red, he could follow with, "Is it hearts or diamonds?" or ask, "Is it a face card or a number?" The spectator may choose to answer truthfully or lie, but the magician is able to determine the truth behind each response. In the end only one card remains and that is the card originally chosen by the spectator, MINDBLOWING! Key Features of MENDAX - The app doesn't connect to any device; you can even turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - Once the card is chosen, the phone is no longer touched - No accomplices and no forces involved - Easy to learn and ready to use - Can be repeated as many times as you like What are you waiting for? Become a mentalist magician today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Gorathar at Free against Mendax's $6.99. Gorathar also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). Mendax's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Gorathar is free to download; Mendax costs $6.99 up front. Gorathar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mendax asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mendax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gorathar has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Gorathar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mendax's.
Gorathar ships an update every 2 days, Mendax every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gorathar | Mendax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 296 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guayaba Games LLC | Giuseppe Barbieri |
Customer experience
Gorathar
Mendax
In-app purchases
Gorathar
- Full Game$4.99
- Donation$4.99
- Donation$99.99
Mendax
No in-app purchases
