Comparison

Classic Marathon 2 vs Covenant

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

Head to head
About

Classic Marathon 2

Engage in a fast-paced first-person shooter campaign to defend humanity from an alien invasion. Explore diverse levels, solve puzzles, and utilize a variety of powerful weapons in this classic sci-fi adventure.

Highlights
  • 28 levels across nine chapters
  • Exploration, puzzles, and extermination missions
  • Smooth gameplay experience
  • 8 unique weapons
  • Engaging sci-fi story
  • Play as a cyborg security officer
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Seventeen years have passed since you saved humanity from the Pfhor... Durandal, the only surviving artificial intelligence from the UESC Marathon, has kept you in stasis all this time. Once more, you are called on to save humanity. Leading a rag-tag band of humans and guided by an insane AI, you are the last hope to stave off the Pfhor invasion. Welcome to Marathon 2: Durandal®, the second in the epic trilogy of first person shooter games that re-defined the genre. Experience the pulse-pounding action as you once again defend humanity from the alien Pfhor. ===== "Move fast, seize the initiative, wield superior firepower, dive into the melee, anticipate enemy movements, slaughter the defenseless, endure." ===== FEATURES - 28 levels divided into nine chapters - missions include exploration, puzzles and extermination - smooth game play experience - "Carnage is as easy as point and shoot." - 8 unique weapons including: .45 Magnum Mega Class Pistol WSTE-M5 Combat Shotgun M.75 Assault Rifle/Grenade Launcher Zeus Class Fusion Pistol TOZT-7 flamethrower ... and the devastating SPNKR-X17 rocket launcher ** NOTE: Invert aim is available through the Settings app, under "Durandal" ===== "Being naked in space stinks. Lucky for you, Mr. Security officer, you are dressed in active military uniform, complete with a Cyberhead helmet. Your Cyberhead device is your interface to your surrounding environment." ===== STORY - battle against the aggressive Pfhor - play the role of the cyborg security officer - uncover the surprising secrets of the Pfhor and their allies ===== "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." ===== BUNGIE™, MARATHON® and the Bungie and Marathon logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Bungie, Inc., used with permission.

About

Covenant

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Covenant: Project Zero is a sci-fi action adventure space opera set in a distant future ruled by massive interstellar corporations. You play as the fearless, crafty, and resourceful Captain John Covenant, leading your scrappy crew across the universe on an epic quest to unveil the past, survive the present and determine the future of humankind. The game blends stylized pixel art with immersive 3D environments for a truly retro 2.5D feel. Explore Covenant's universe taking advantage of a simple and intuitive control scheme on your mobile devices. Fight villains, solve puzzles, and interact with a cast of witty characters along the way and save the world!

Screenshots

Classic Marathon 23 screens
Covenant3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Classic Marathon 2 at Free against Covenant's $3.99. Covenant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On 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 2 is free to download; Covenant costs $3.99 up front. Classic Marathon 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Covenant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Marathon 2 ships an update every 6 months, Covenant monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Classic Marathon 2 versus Covenant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Marathon 2Covenant
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (269 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings269 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB1.4 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDustin Wenz11000AD LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Classic Marathon 2

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

Covenant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic Marathon 2 free?
Classic Marathon 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Covenant free?
Covenant costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Classic Marathon 2 or Covenant have ads?
Neither Classic Marathon 2 nor Covenant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Marathon 2 or Covenant?
Classic Marathon 2 ships an update every 6 months, and Covenant monthly. Most recently, Classic Marathon 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Covenant on October 27, 2026.

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