# Shakedown vs Gothic Classic

The clearest difference is price: Shakedown at $4.99 against Gothic Classic's $10.99. Shakedown also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Gothic Classic's advantage is chart position (#33 vs unranked) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Shakedown costs $4.99 and Gothic Classic $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shakedown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 58 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Shakedown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gothic Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shakedown ships an update fortnightly, Gothic Classic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shakedown | Gothic Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** | [4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gothic-classic/id6747479523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 124 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gothic Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gothic-classic/id6747479523)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Role Playing, #68 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy RPG set in a simulated open world. Navigate a lawless prison colony, join factions, and master a hands-on combat progression system. Optimized for mobile with touch controls and gamepad support.

**Highlights:** Simulated open world with daily NPC routines, Three distinct convict factions, Hands-on combat progression system, Tailor-made touch controls, Gamepad compatibility, Cloud saves and Game Center integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gothic Classic free?

Gothic Classic costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shakedown or Gothic Classic?

Shakedown is rated higher. Shakedown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Gothic Classic averages 4.6 from 58 ratings.

### Do Shakedown or Gothic Classic have ads?

Neither Shakedown nor Gothic Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shakedown or Gothic Classic?

Shakedown ships an update fortnightly, and Gothic Classic every 2 months. Most recently, Shakedown was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gothic Classic on November 3, 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.*