# DOOM vs Classic Marathon

The clearest difference is price: Classic Marathon at Free against DOOM's $4.99. Classic Marathon also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (76% vs 54%). DOOM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Classic Marathon is free to download; DOOM costs $4.99 up front. Classic Marathon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DOOM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classic Marathon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 614 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of DOOM's written reviews are positive against 76% of Classic Marathon's.

DOOM ships an update every 3 months, Classic Marathon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOOM | Classic Marathon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom/id336347946/reviews) | **[4.5 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon/id419805412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 614 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 379 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) | [Dome-C Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/850082459) |

## What reviewers say

### DOOM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom/id336347946)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Action, #133 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience the groundbreaking first-person shooter that defined a genre. This re-release brings the original 1993 demon-slaying action, complete with its expansion, to your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Original 1993 release, Includes Thy Flesh Consumed expansion, Fast-paced demon-slaying action, First-person shooter gameplay, Mobile re-release

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Great classic Doom experience
- 💯 Faithful port of the original game
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky and unresponsive touch controls
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. doors not opening, screen issues)
- 🔒 Mandatory Bethesda account login
- 🔇 Poor audio quality and missing original soundtrack

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to save progress
- Weapon selection issues
- Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops

**Requested features**

- Customizable control schemes
- Multiplayer mode
- Support for mods and custom WADs
- Doom II and Final Doom support
- Keyboard and mouse support


### Classic Marathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon/id419805412)

Relive a classic first-person shooter experience with this enhanced port. Explore 27 levels, battle alien forces, and engage in various multiplayer modes. Features include high frame rate support, HD sprites, and cross-platform multiplayer.

**Highlights:** 27 levels across six chapters, Multiplayer with up to 8 players, Exploration, puzzles, and extermination missions, Console-quality gameplay, 7 unique weapons, Cross-platform multiplayer support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Chief Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Reticules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just a tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Not the smallest tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| A good tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| A pretty good tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| An excellent tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| The best possible tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| Better than the best tip | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful port of a classic game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 💡 Appreciated free version with optional HD upgrade
- 🎮 Great with controller support
- 🕹 Nostalgic experience for longtime fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹 Challenging touch controls
- 🔒 Lack of customization options (e.g. invert Y-axis)
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Saves not working properly
- Weapons becoming black boxes
- Screen tinting issues
- Crashes on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer support
- Implement more control customization options
- Port the entire Marathon trilogy
- Provide support for custom maps and mods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOOM free?

DOOM costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Classic Marathon free?

Classic Marathon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DOOM or Classic Marathon?

Classic Marathon is rated higher. DOOM averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Classic Marathon averages 4.5 from 614 ratings.

### Do DOOM or Classic Marathon have ads?

Neither DOOM nor Classic Marathon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DOOM or Classic Marathon?

DOOM ships an update every 3 months, and Classic Marathon every 2 months. Most recently, DOOM was updated on October 15, 2026 and Classic Marathon on October 12, 2026.

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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.*