Red Dead Redemption vs Blackgrove
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Red Dead Redemption
Embark on an epic journey across the American West and Mexico as a former outlaw forced to hunt down his old gang. Survive a zombie apocalypse in a chilling horror story. This mobile version includes the complete single-player experiences of both acclaimed titles.
- Hunt down former gang members
- Explore the American West and Mexico
- Survive a zombie apocalypse
- Complete single-player experiences
- Includes bonus content
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When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past in the critically acclaimed predecessor to the 2018 blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption 2. Also included is Undead Nightmare, the iconic horror story that transforms the world of Red Dead Redemption into an apocalyptic fight for survival against a zombie horde. Available on mobile for the first time, this version features the complete single-player experiences of both games and also includes bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition and more.* * Red Dead Redemption does not feature multiplayer content. © 2005-2025 Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Red Dead, Red Dead Redemption, Undead Nightmare, the R* Logo, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Uses Bink Video. ©1997–2025 by Epic Games Tools, Inc. All other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Blackgrove
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Enter Blackgrove, a cursed forest where dark creatures roam. Explore the forest with its caves, ruins and dungeons. Fight dangerous creatures, find loot and grow stronger Can you survive and uncover the truth?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blackgrove at $1.99 against Red Dead Redemption's $39.99. Blackgrove also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Red Dead Redemption's advantage is chart position (#28 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99 and Blackgrove $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Red Dead Redemption ships an update every 3 months, Blackgrove every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Red Dead Redemption | Blackgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (350 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 350 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #28 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.8 GB | 480 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rockstar Games | Trond Schwartzlund |
In-app purchases
Red Dead Redemption
No in-app purchases
Blackgrove
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Red Dead Redemption free?
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