# DOOM vs Red Dead Redemption

The clearest difference is price: DOOM at $4.99 against Red Dead Redemption's $39.99. DOOM also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 314) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Red Dead Redemption's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (74% vs 54%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DOOM costs $4.99 and Red Dead Redemption $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Red Dead Redemption holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOOM has 1.8K ratings behind it against 314, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of DOOM's written reviews are positive against 74% of Red Dead Redemption's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOOM | Red Dead Redemption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom/id336347946/reviews) | **[4.5 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 314 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #46 | **#19** |
| Size | 379 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) |

## What reviewers say

### DOOM

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Action, #141 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


### Red Dead Redemption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Adventure, #35 Top Paid · Action, #102 Top Paid · Games, #143 Top Grossing · Adventure, #175 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on an epic journey across the American West and Mexico as a former outlaw forced to hunt down his old gang. Survive a zombie apocalypse in a chilling horror story. This mobile version includes the complete single-player experiences of both acclaimed titles.

**Highlights:** Hunt down former gang members, Explore the American West and Mexico, Survive a zombie apocalypse, Complete single-player experiences, Includes bonus content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOOM free?

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

### Is Red Dead Redemption free?

Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DOOM or Red Dead Redemption?

Red Dead Redemption is rated higher. DOOM averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Red Dead Redemption averages 4.5 from 314 ratings.

### Do DOOM or Red Dead Redemption have ads?

Neither DOOM nor Red Dead Redemption shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DOOM or Red Dead Redemption?

DOOM ships an update every 3 months, and Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. Most recently, DOOM was updated on October 12, 2026 and Red Dead Redemption on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DOOM or Red Dead Redemption?

DOOM currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and Red Dead Redemption at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*