Comparison

Dragon Panic vs Gauntlet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dragon Panic

Control adorable dragons to incinerate incoming attacks from a knight. Tilt your device to move and tap to shoot fireballs, aiming to survive as long as possible and achieve high scores on the leaderboards. Enjoy retro graphics and sound effects in this fast-paced arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Retro graphics and sound
  • Tilt or virtual D-pad controls
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Tweet high scores
  • Power-up potions
  • Enemy attack variety
Features
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"Dragon Panic looks and sounds as old school as you can get. The game is simple, survive as long as you can without getting bonked on the head, which of course is always easier said than done." - http://appadvice.com "...after one round I was hooked. It packs a definite just-one-more-time draw to rank on the leaderboards." - http://toucharcade.com "Dragon Panic offers a unique rushing raw excitement that players would enjoy irrespective of age." - http://iphonefootprint.com "The general look and feel is very reminiscent of games for the C64. If you want a fun, undemanding look back, Dragon Panic is definitely a title to check out." - http://zaxxon1-retrogames.blogspot.com Help Berny and Blaze, the adorable pink and green dragons, thwart the cowardly knight by incinerating his barrage of attacks in his quest for fame, fortune, and of course the princess. Tilt the phone to move the dragon. Tap the screen to shoot a fireball. Burn everything but don't get bonked on the head. Features: Game Center leaderboards Tweet your high score Virtual D-Pad or Tilt control Retro graphics Old school sound FX and music Details: Rocks and Shields destroy a stepping stone in one hit. Swords, Spears, and Axes do less damage. Bombs do more damage. Skulls will hamper the dragons' fireballs. Red potions clear the screen. Green potions make the dragons invincible. Blue potions replace a missing stone. Bats are worth big points. Game is over when Blaze or Berny gets hit.

About

Gauntlet

Tap to turn and dodge a barrage of obstacles in this addictive arcade game. Collect power-ups, compete with friends on leaderboards, and test your reflexes in endless, fast-paced challenges. Perfect for quick gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • One-tap control for quick sessions
  • Dodge rapidly flying spikes
  • Collect helpful and tricky power-ups
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Endless, unpredictable gameplay
  • Designed for short gaming bursts
Features
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Simple Yet Addictive Gameplay: Get ready for a game that's easy to learn but hard to master. In Gauntlet, your task is simple – tap to turn and dodge an onslaught of obstacles coming your way. Sounds easy? Think again! One-Tap Control: With intuitive one-tap controls, Gauntlet is perfect for quick gaming sessions. Whether you're on a break or commuting, dive into a world where your quick reflexes reign supreme. Dodge, Survive, Thrive: Each session is a new challenge. Avoid getting hit by rapidly flying spikes and navigate through the unpredictable Gauntlet. How long can you last? Collect Power-Ups: Power-ups are scattered throughout the Gauntlet. Grab them to boost your chances of survival, but be careful – not all are as helpful as they seem. Compete with Friends: Challenge your friends and players around the world. Climb the leaderboards and show off your high scores. Can you become the ultimate Gauntlet champion? Endless Fun: With endless gameplay, no two runs in the Gauntlet are the same. Test your limits and improve your skills with every attempt. Perfect for Quick Gaming: Short on time? No problem! Gauntlet is designed for quick sessions, delivering maximum fun in minimal time.

Screenshots

Dragon Panic4 screens
Gauntlet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gauntlet at 100% against Dragon Panic's 50%. Gauntlet also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Dragon Panic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Gauntlet is free to download; Dragon Panic costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gauntlet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Panic has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Dragon Panic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gauntlet's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dragon Panic versus Gauntlet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragon PanicGauntlet
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (24 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB37 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissCody Ingram

Customer experience

Dragon Panic

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative21.4%

Gauntlet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dragon Panic

No in-app purchases

None

Gauntlet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dragon Panic free?
Dragon Panic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gauntlet free?
Gauntlet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dragon Panic or Gauntlet?
Gauntlet is rated higher. Dragon Panic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Gauntlet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dragon Panic or Gauntlet have ads?
Gauntlet shows ads; Dragon Panic does not.

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