# Gothic Classic vs Morta’s Blade

The clearest difference is price: Morta’s Blade at $0.99 against Gothic Classic's $10.99. Morta’s Blade also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Gothic Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Gothic Classic costs $10.99 and Morta’s Blade $0.99 up front. Morta’s Blade sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Gothic Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gothic Classic against 4.6 for Morta’s Blade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 80 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Gothic Classic's written reviews are positive against 90% of Morta’s Blade's.

Gothic Classic ships an update every 2 months, Morta’s Blade every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gothic Classic | Morta’s Blade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gothic-classic/id6747479523/reviews) | **[4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mortas-blade/id6758107967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **80** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #55 |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Fatih Beceren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419516270) |

## What reviewers say

### Gothic Classic

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Role Playing, #41 Top Paid · Adventure, #182 Top Paid · Games (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


### Morta’s Blade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mortas-blade/id6758107967)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Paid · Role Playing, #113 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world fantasy RPG adventure designed for one-handed play. Explore diverse regions, battle creatures, and uncover ancient secrets. Experience classic RPG elements with intuitive controls on a vertical screen.

**Highlights:** One-handed gameplay, Open-world exploration, Fantasy RPG combat, Discover hidden paths, Collect equipment, Uncover world secrets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founder’s Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Founder’s Legacy Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gothic Classic free?

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

### Is Morta’s Blade free?

Morta’s Blade costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gothic Classic or Morta’s Blade?

Morta’s Blade is rated higher. Gothic Classic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Morta’s Blade averages 4.6 from 80 ratings.

### Do Gothic Classic or Morta’s Blade have ads?

Morta’s Blade shows ads; Gothic Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gothic Classic or Morta’s Blade?

Gothic Classic ships an update every 2 months, and Morta’s Blade every 3 days. Most recently, Gothic Classic was updated on October 25, 2026 and Morta’s Blade on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gothic Classic or Morta’s Blade?

Gothic Classic currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Morta’s Blade at #55. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*