# NetHack vs Legacy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Legacy at 95% against NetHack's 25%. Legacy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). NetHack's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

NetHack is free to download; Legacy costs $2.99 up front. Legacy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetHack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Legacy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 369 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of NetHack's written reviews are positive against 95% of Legacy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetHack | Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethack/id334281275/reviews) | **[4.8 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legacy-reawakening/id6741156650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 369 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **95.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 6 MB | 414 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gandreas software](https://appshunter.io/developer/284533119) | [David Adrian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132250155) |

## 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


### Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legacy-reawakening/id6741156650)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Puzzle, #153 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a point-and-click adventure deep underground to uncover the secrets of a forgotten civilization. Solve intricate puzzles, rebuild a broken robot, and reveal the mysteries of ancient ruins. Explore an immersive 3D world with an atmospheric soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Vast amount of unique puzzles, Immersive 3D exploration, Dynamic hint system, Atmospheric soundtrack, Classic point-and-click gameplay, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 💡 Robust hint system
- 🕹️ Great gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 🔍 Some details hard to see on smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- Lasers resetting during fast travel
- Hints revealing already tried solutions

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- More games in the series


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetHack free?

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

### Is Legacy free?

Legacy costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetHack or Legacy?

Legacy is rated higher. NetHack averages 2.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Legacy averages 4.8 from 369 ratings.

### Do NetHack or Legacy have ads?

Neither NetHack nor Legacy 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.*