# NetHack vs Jelle's Marble Runs

The clearest difference is rating: Jelle's Marble Runs at 3.4 against NetHack's 2.8. Jelle's Marble Runs also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). NetHack's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 18) and review sentiment (25% vs 17%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Jelle's Marble Runs holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetHack has 1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of NetHack's written reviews are positive against 17% of Jelle's Marble Runs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetHack | Jelle's Marble Runs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethack/id334281275/reviews) | **[3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelles-marble-runs/id6738573892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gandreas software](https://appshunter.io/developer/284533119) | [Jelle's Marble Runs Limited LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781200213) |

## What reviewers say

### NetHack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethack/id334281275)

Embark on a legendary dungeon-crawling adventure with this classic roguelike game. Explore vast levels, battle monsters, and uncover hidden secrets. Enjoy a faithful port with modern touch controls and graphical options.

**Highlights:** ASCII or graphics mode, Touch-based movement and commands, Gesture-based command system, Pinch-to-zoom graphics, Faithful NetHack experience, Multiple tile sets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great port of classic game
- 👍 Innovative gesture controls
- 💡 Multiple graphical tilesets
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable save function
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 👎 Steep learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on call/exit
- Unable to recover from crashes
- Freezes on character creation
- Compatibility problems with iPhone 6 and iOS 8+

**Requested features**

- Update to support latest iOS versions
- Add option to edit configuration files
- Implement multiple character support
- Improve stability and save functionality


### Jelle's Marble Runs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelles-marble-runs/id6738573892)

Build and race marble runs with interactive instructions and in-app race commentary. Experience various marble racing events like Marbula One and Marble League.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step building instructions, Interactive race announcing, Support for various marble racing events, Pre-race, in-race, and post-race commentary, Designed for Jelle's Skyway Chase Marble Runs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetHack free?

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

### Is Jelle's Marble Runs free?

Jelle's Marble Runs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetHack or Jelle's Marble Runs?

Jelle's Marble Runs is rated higher. NetHack averages 2.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Jelle's Marble Runs averages 3.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do NetHack or Jelle's Marble Runs have ads?

Neither NetHack nor Jelle's Marble Runs shows ads.

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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.*