# iDungeon vs Classic Maelstrom

The clearest difference is price: Classic Maelstrom at Free against iDungeon's $2.99. Classic Maelstrom also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 16 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). iDungeon's advantage is chart position (#161 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Classic Maelstrom is free to download; iDungeon costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Classic Maelstrom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDungeon has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iDungeon ships an update every 16 months, Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDungeon | Classic Maelstrom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idungeon/id337127396/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Schorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/291182088) | [Sam Lantinga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885293004) |

## What reviewers say

### iDungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idungeon/id337127396)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Experience a classic text-based adventure game from the PDP-11 era. This app provides a playable version of the popular «Dungeon» game, running on a simplified operating system environment.

**Highlights:** Play classic text adventure, «Dungeon» game included, PDP-11 era gaming, RT11 operating system simulation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Classic Maelstrom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912)

Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.

**Highlights:** Fast-action gameplay, Classic pixel graphics, Original sounds, Cooperative multiplayer, Competitive multiplayer, Mobile touch controls, Game controller support, Kid Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDungeon free?

iDungeon costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Classic Maelstrom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDungeon or Classic Maelstrom?

Classic Maelstrom is rated higher. iDungeon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Classic Maelstrom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iDungeon or Classic Maelstrom have ads?

Neither iDungeon nor Classic Maelstrom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDungeon or Classic Maelstrom?

iDungeon ships an update every 16 months, and Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. Most recently, iDungeon was updated on November 1, 2026 and Classic Maelstrom on October 31, 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.*