Meditating Monk vs Gorathar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meditating Monk
A simple, one-tap game where players guide a floating monk to avoid obstacles. Earn high scores and unlock enlightening thoughts as you play.
- One-finger gameplay
- Tap to float mechanic
- Score-based progression
- Unlockable enlightening thoughts
- Original music soundtrack
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Meditating Monk is a game about meditation. (Actual feelings of meditation may vary.) Taking cues from games like Flappy Bird, Meditating Monk only requires one finger to play. When you tap the screen, a monk will float into the air, and you'll have to keep tapping to make sure he doesn't hit the ground below or the tree branch above him. The longer you keep the monk floating, the higher your score will be. If you earn a score of at least 10, you'll receive an enlightening thought. This game features sound and music from Davy Wolf. A special thanks to him for the sweet tunes!
Gorathar
Embark on a rogue-like adventure as an explorer in a magical cave system. This deckbuilder features unique gameplay where cards can be played or pocketed for future turns, offering diverse strategic options. Challenge over 50 monsters with a deck of over 200 unique cards.
- Rogue-like deckbuilding
- Unique card pocketing mechanic
- Turn-based battles
- Over 200 unique cards
- 50+ different monsters
- Strategic gameplay
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Gorathar, a rogue-like deckbuilder game with a unique twist. Step into the shoes of Hoodin, an intrepid explorer diving into a magical cave system to challenge its mysteries. Gorathar's innovative gameplay sets it apart from other deckbuilders. Not only can you play cards by spending energy, but you can also pocket them for future turns, opening up diverse strategic options. Each challenge consists of turn-based battles, where your deck and decisions lead you closer to victory or defeat. With over 200 unique cards, 50+ different monsters, and engaging strategy, Gorathar provides a captivating and rewarding experience for both casual gamers and card game enthusiasts. Embark on the Gorathar adventure today - challenge yourself with a game that's as strategic as it is exciting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meditating Monk at none against Gorathar's 3. Meditating Monk also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 79%). Gorathar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Gorathar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Meditating Monk asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Meditating Monk against 4.3 for Gorathar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Meditating Monk's written reviews are positive against 79% of Gorathar's.
Meditating Monk ships an update every 12 months, Gorathar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meditating Monk | Gorathar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (15 ratings) — better | 4.3 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 78.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 296 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | David Seitz Jr | Guayaba Games LLC |
Customer experience
Meditating Monk
Gorathar
In-app purchases
Meditating Monk
No in-app purchases
Gorathar
- Full Game$4.99
- Donation$4.99
- Donation$99.99
