Comparison

Classic Marathon vs DOOM II

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

Head to head
About

Classic Marathon

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
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Classic Marathon® is the first in the original epic trilogy of first person shooter games that defined the genre. Experience the pulse-pounding action as you defend the Marathon from the alien Pfhor. Play with your friends and enemies in Every Man for Himself, Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, Cooperative, or Kill the Man With the Ball. ENHANCEMENTS • High frame rate support • Updated HD Sprite set • 3D positional sound with HRTF • Texture parallax mapping • Multiplayer cross-play with Linux, Mac, PC, and Steam FEATURES • 27 levels divided into six chapters. • LAN-based multiplayer with up to 8 players. • Missions include exploration, puzzles and extermination. • Console-quality gameplay. • MFi controller support. • 3D Touch and haptic feedback. • Dynamic reticle and High-resolution textures. • 7 unique weapons including: .45 Magnum Mega Class pistol M.75 Assault Rifle/Grenade Launcher Zeus Class Fusion Pistol TOZT-7 flamethrower ... and the devastating SPNKR-X17 rocket launcher ===== "Being naked in space stinks. Lucky for you, Mr. Security officer, you are dressed in active military uniform, complete with a Cyberheadª helmet. Your Cyberhead device is your interface to your surrounding environment." ===== STORY • Defend the UESC Marathon colony ship against the aggressive Pfhor • Play the role of the cyborg security officer • Witness the rampancy of Durandal, the ship-board A.I. • Uncover the surprising secrets of the Pfhor and the UESC Marathon ===== "Carnage is as easy as point and shoot. Different weapons are characterized with different dynamics. It is unwise, for example, to use the rocket launcher in close combat." ===== Visit us at http://www.marathon-ios.com Follow us on twitter http://www.twitter.com/blezek Source code for this app is also licensed under the GNU General Public License (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html). See http://www.marathon-ios.com for details. ===== "Move fast, seize the initiative, wield superior firepower, dive into the melee, anticipate enemy movements, slaughter the defenseless, endure." ===== BUNGIE™, MARATHON® and the Bungie and Marathon logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Bungie, Inc., used with permission.

About

DOOM II

Experience the iconic sequel to a groundbreaking shooter. Battle through hellish landscapes against hordes of demons, wielding powerful weapons like the Super Shotgun. This re-release includes 20 additional community-created levels.

Highlights
  • Iconic sequel gameplay
  • Super Shotgun weapon
  • Battle the Icon of Sin
  • 20 Master Levels
  • Descend into hell
Currently charting
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Celebrate DOOM's 25th anniversary with the re-release of DOOM II. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) gave players the brutal Super Shotgun to bear against deadlier demons, and the infamous boss, the Icon of Sin. The re-release of DOOM II includes: - The Master Levels, 20 additional levels made by the community and supervised by the developers To save Earth, you must descend into the depths of hell, survive demon hordes, and take part in the fiercest battle ever.

Screenshots

Classic Marathon3 screens
DOOM II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Classic Marathon at Free against DOOM II's $4.99. Classic Marathon also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (76% vs 52%). DOOM II's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classic Marathon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 630 and 397 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Classic Marathon's written reviews are positive against 52% of DOOM II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Marathon ships an update every 2 months, DOOM II every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Classic Marathon versus DOOM II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic MarathonDOOM II
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (630 ratings) — better3.8 (397 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings630 — better397
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB375 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDome-C Studio LLCBethesda

Customer experience

Classic Marathon

All ratings612 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative17.0%

DOOM II

All ratings394 ratings
Positive66.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative24.9%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative35.7%

User reviews

Classic Marathon

From 630 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

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

DOOM II

From 397 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
  • 👍 Great graphics and sound
  • 🎮 Works well with controllers
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔨 Subpar touch controls
  • 🤯 Difficulty with automatic weapons
  • 🧭 Lack of control customization
  • 🤖 Bethesda account required

Bugs and requests

Classic Marathon

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

DOOM II

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Saved game issues after updates
  • Controller strafing not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Implement gyroscope/motion controls
  • Allow custom control mapping
  • Provide more mod/add-on support

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Classic Marathon

One-time10
  • HD Mode$0.99
  • Master Chief Mode$0.99
  • Enhanced Reticules$0.99
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  • Just a tip$0.99
  • Not the smallest tip$1.99
  • A good tip$2.99
  • A pretty good tip$4.99
  • An excellent tip$7.99
  • The best possible tip$12.99
  • Better than the best tip$20.99
None

DOOM II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic Marathon free?
Classic Marathon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DOOM II free?
DOOM II costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classic Marathon or DOOM II?
Classic Marathon is rated higher. Classic Marathon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 630 ratings, while DOOM II averages 3.8 from 397 ratings.
Do Classic Marathon or DOOM II have ads?
Neither Classic Marathon nor DOOM II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Marathon or DOOM II?
Classic Marathon ships an update every 2 months, and DOOM II every 6 weeks. Most recently, Classic Marathon was updated on October 22, 2026 and DOOM II on October 26, 2026.

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