# Maratón vs Elsevier Games

The clearest difference is rating: Maratón at 4.8 against Elsevier Games's 1.0. Maratón also leads on ratings volume (309 vs 3). Elsevier Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maratón sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Elsevier Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maratón holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maratón has 309 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Maratón ships an update every 2 weeks, Elsevier Games daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maratón | Elsevier Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maraton/id389057309/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsevier-games/id1274740759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Creaciones Culturales Maselu, S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389057312) | [Pixzelle Studio S de RL de CV](https://appshunter.io/developer/785754890) |

## What reviewers say

### Maratón

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maraton/id389057309)

A trivia game where you can test your general knowledge alone or compete with friends online. Progress through different distances by answering questions correctly, managing your energy, and avoiding the "black pawn of Ignorance."

**Highlights:** General knowledge trivia, Solo and multiplayer modes, Progressive game distances, Energy management system, Online multiplayer with friends, Thematic question packs

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paquete de preguntas Clásico 2 | Free | one-time |
| Juega sin anuncios | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Doña Lucha | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón LGBTIQ+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Futbol | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Cinemex | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Biblia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Literatura | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Futbol Americano | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón automovilismo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Fútbol | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maratón Júnior | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and fun
- 🧠 Makes you think
- 💡 Up-to-date questions
- ✨ Great for family time
- 📱 Portable and convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires email registration
- 👎 Lost local multiplayer
- 👎 New version is worse
- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Unsensical questions

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot register
- App crashes on startup
- Doesn't work on Windows Phone
- Questions cancel automatically on Windows Phone
- Game doesn't appear on iPad screen

**Requested features**

- Return to previous version
- Allow local multiplayer again
- Improve compatibility with Windows Phone
- Optimize for iPad
- Include questions about humanities, philosophy, and civics


### Elsevier Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsevier-games/id1274740759)

Engage in recreational activities at Elsevier events, including knowledge rallies, competitions, and challenges. Win spectacular prizes while promoting the use of technology in science and technology publishing.

**Highlights:** Event participation, Knowledge rallies, Competitions and challenges, Prize opportunities, Technology promotion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maratón free?

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

### Is Elsevier Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maratón or Elsevier Games?

Maratón is rated higher. Maratón averages 4.8 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while Elsevier Games averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Maratón or Elsevier Games have ads?

Neither Maratón nor Elsevier Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maratón or Elsevier Games?

Maratón ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elsevier Games daily. Most recently, Maratón was updated on October 12, 2026 and Elsevier Games on October 10, 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.*