Comparison

Santoor vs Doomsday Runner

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

Head to head
About

Santoor

Transform your device into a virtual stringed musical instrument. Learn to play, record your own songs, and share them with a global community. Enjoy high-quality studio sounds and a responsive interface for an immersive musical experience.

Highlights
  • Virtual Santoor instrument
  • High-quality studio sounds
  • Record and save playings
  • Export audio files
  • Share playings online
  • Multi-touch support
  • Learn by watching
Features
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Turn Your iPhone or iPad into a musical instrument Try having an expensive instrument in your hand wherever your are, with the best quality ever An AWARD WINING APP that You wont believe ,even while you are playing it ! • What is Santoor ? SANTOOR (SANTOUR) is a classic Chordophone(Stringed) musical instrument that is originated in Persian Empire , This instrument is also knowns as the source of "Hammered-Duclimer" and idea of making Piano in Europe, Santoor is a very easy to learn instrument but it needs experience for mastering it.You can absolutely start playing Santoor and make songs with your inspiration and make progress in using this instrument.You also have a chance to download and listen to other user's playings and relax with beautiful playings that publishes in to your app for FREE. • Awsome ? _________________________________________ Santoor app is a unique tool for adding fun to your iPhone/iPad/iPod Device and turn it into a gorgeous musical instrument.You have a chance to play & hear songs with beautiful and High-quality samples that have been recorded in professional studios beside of gorgeous and High-Res user interface. • APP FEATURES: _________________________________________ - Super fast and responsive UI on touching threads - Multi-touch support - Hand gestures simulations - Supports iPhone , iPad , iPod - Export your playings as Audio Files and use them in any other audio player outside of Santoor app! - Play whatever you like by your inspiration - Save your playings and enjoy playing them - Maximize your enjoying with super high quality and studio recorded sounds. - Publish your playings , hear it on your other iDevices and let others hear yours - Browse Online and access to more playings FREE - Slow down or speed up the playings. - Professionals you can use the exported audio files and mix it with other instruments! - This app can help you learn playing other recorded sounds by showing the position of hands while playing. - See the music notations while running iPad Terms of Service: https://sydneyappdev.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy https://sydneyappdev.com/Privacy-Policy/

About

Doomsday Runner

Features
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The stars are collapsing. Lightning tears through the void. The only path left — run. Doomsday Runner is a fast-paced endless runner where every second counts. Swipe to dodge between three lanes, leap over deadly obstacles, and dash through danger at breakneck speed. How far can you survive before doomsday catches up? Features: 1. Run for Your Life Sprint through a cosmic void filled with patrolling hazards and devastating lightning strikes. The further you go, the harder it gets. 2. Swipe, Jump & Dash Intuitive swipe controls let you weave between lanes, jump over obstacles, and activate a powerful dash to blast past danger. 3. Collect & Unlock Survivors Discover and unlock a roster of unique characters — each with their own bodysuit and style. Earn them by hitting high scores, accumulating distance, collecting gold, or spending gems. 4. Revive & Keep Going Knocked down? Use gold or gems to revive and keep your run alive. Every meter matters when you're chasing a new high score. 5. Earn Rewards Collect coins during your run and claim bonus rewards from the shop. Watch ads to earn extra gold and gems on a timer. 6. Compete With Yourself Track your high score and total distance. Push further every run and unlock new survivors along the way. How far will you make it? Download Doomsday Runner and find out! Contact us: zetabeam.app@gmail.com

Screenshots

Santoor4 screens
Doomsday Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Doomsday Runner at none against Santoor's shown. Doomsday Runner also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Santoor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Doomsday Runner sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Santoor ships an update every 2 months, Doomsday Runner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Santoor versus Doomsday Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSantoorDoomsday Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (238 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings238 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB529 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmir KamaliHoi Hei Chow

Bugs and requests

Santoor

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Splash screen opens then closes
  • iOS 13+ compatibility issues
  • No sound on iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro
  • Ads replacing santoor image and disrupting touch controls
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  • Search functionality crashes
  • Paid version features not unlocking
  • App hangs when accessing contacts
  • Volume control not responding to system settings

Requested features

11 requests
  • MIDI keyboard connectivity
  • Ability to play multiple strings simultaneously
  • String highlighting during playback
  • Built-in santoor tuner
  • Demo songs with string highlighting for learning
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  • GarageBand integration
  • Adjustable volume control
  • Additional instruments (oud, daf, tar)
  • Improved hand simulator
  • Device compatibility selection/tuning
  • Offline demo downloads

Doomsday Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Santoor

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Membership - Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Membership - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Membership - Quarterly$12.993 Months
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  • Pro Membership - Annual$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Upgrade to Full version$1.99
  • Upgarde To Full version$149.00
8 purchases

Doomsday Runner

One-time8
  • 5 gems$0.99
  • 500 coins$0.99
  • 12 gems$1.99
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  • 1200 coins$1.99
  • 80 gems$9.99
  • 8000 coins$9.99
  • 180 gems$19.99
  • 18000 coins$19.99

Questions

Is Santoor free?
Santoor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doomsday Runner free?
Doomsday Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Santoor or Doomsday Runner have ads?
Santoor shows ads; Doomsday Runner does not.
Which is updated more often, Santoor or Doomsday Runner?
Santoor ships an update every 2 months, and Doomsday Runner every 4 days. Most recently, Santoor was updated on September 22, 2026 and Doomsday Runner on September 8, 2026.

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