# Classic Marathon vs ScummVM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScummVM at none against Classic Marathon's 10. ScummVM also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (88% vs 76%). Classic Marathon's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (614 vs 106). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic Marathon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ScummVM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScummVM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Marathon has 614 ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Classic Marathon's written reviews are positive against 88% of ScummVM's.

Classic Marathon ships an update every 2 months, ScummVM every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Marathon | ScummVM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon/id419805412/reviews) | **[4.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scummvm/id6446184412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **614** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 125 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dome-C Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/850082459) | [Eugene Sandulenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676541768) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Marathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon/id419805412)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Chief Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Reticules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just a tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Not the smallest tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| A good tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| A pretty good tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| An excellent tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| The best possible tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| Better than the best tip | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### ScummVM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scummvm/id6446184412)

Play classic graphical point-and-click adventure games and RPGs on your device. This application includes two playable demos and offers access to many more titles through its website. Enjoy a vast library of beloved retro games.

**Highlights:** Play classic adventure games, Play classic RPGs, Includes playable demos, Access to more games online, Open source software

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliving classic games
- 👍 Great for mobile browsers
- 👍 Amazing experience with specific games
- 👍 Glad it's available
- 👍 Supports classic point-and-click and RPGs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing mid-game
- 🐛 Save feature not working correctly
- 🐛 Touchscreen tap issues
- 🐛 Clunky game adding process
- 🐛 UI needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes mid-game
- Save feature does not save
- Single-tap not registering as left click
- Two-finger tap not registering as right click
- Magic Keyboard touchpad not working

**Requested features**

- Easier game search
- Apple TV support
- Gamepad key mapping support
- Apple Pencil support
- Magic Keyboard touchpad support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Marathon free?

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

### Is ScummVM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Classic Marathon or ScummVM?

ScummVM is rated higher. Classic Marathon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 614 ratings, while ScummVM averages 4.7 from 106 ratings.

### Do Classic Marathon or ScummVM have ads?

Neither Classic Marathon nor ScummVM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Marathon or ScummVM?

Classic Marathon ships an update every 2 months, and ScummVM every 4 months. Most recently, Classic Marathon was updated on October 16, 2026 and ScummVM on October 16, 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.*