# Banana Runner — How fast is your banana?

> Endless runner game where players tap to accelerate a banana and avoid obstacles. (iPhone/iPad app by Ninja Chemist LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-runner/id483433703 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ninja Chemist LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377628074)
- Category: Games, Food & Drink, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-runner/id483433703/reviews.md

## What is Banana Runner?

Speed. Endurance. Fruit.
How fast is your banana?

Join Banana on a stunning, potassium-filled adventure.

RUN, BANANA!
Tap the circles to accelerate Banana through your adventure. Unlock new levels as you play. Use boosts to increase your scores. Enjoy as Banana speedily hobbles through his quest. Oh, and don't tap the bombs!!

DEATH ANIMATIONS
What's your favorite death animation? Watch Banana meet his end in hilarious ways after each race. Unlock 6 levels each with their own, unique animations and music themes.

EARN TREASURES
Open treasure chests as you play. Earn exp after every race to level up your banana, unlocking cool prizes like free bananas, power-ups, and new levels. Check out the Gift on the home screen to get even more bananas!

SHOP
Buy some sweet, sweet power-ups in the shop. Get 10 extra seconds in a race with the Time Boost. Use Exp Boost to double your experience and distance after a race. After reaching level 5, use the Bomb Boost to disable bombs in a race. And more!

LEADERBOARD
Think you have the fastest fruit? Track your high scores as you play. Compete against friends and others across the world to see who is among the world's fastest bananas.

Banana Runner is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased with real money. You can disable this feature by disabling in-app purchases in your device's settings. All prices are in USD. Restore any previous 'no ads' purchase via the Settings button on the home screen.

For more information, you can also check out our:

Privacy Policy:
https://ninjachemist.info/privacypolicy.html

Terms of Service:
https://ninjachemist.info/terms.html

## Key features

- Tap to accelerate
- Unlock new levels
- Hilarious death animations
- Earn treasures and prizes
- In-game shop with power-ups
- Global leaderboard competition

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banana Pack Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banana Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Banana Pack Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Forever | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-runner/id483433703/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lots of fun!

*2020-07-23*

Quick rounds to play whenever convenient. Good source of potassium too.

### 5/5 — Really fun

*2020-05-21*

Super fun game. Great to pass the time

### 5/5 — Hi

*2015-06-29*

Hi it's ok

### 3/5 — Simple but kinda fun

*2013-01-28*

Nothing complex here but it does make you want to play again to beat your prior score.  Only problem is that it crashed when I pressed the show high scores button.

### 1/5 — BORING!!!!!!!!

*2012-08-07*

All you do is tap the screen!!!!! BORING!!!!!!! Don't get it!!! I wish I could give it 0 stars!!!!👎😒😒😒

### 3/5 — Weird😳

*2012-05-02*

This game is so weird like I play it and all but it's pretty simple. I got my record on the leaderbords thing though:)

### 1/5 — Boring

*2012-02-09*

This is one of the WORST games I have ever played on deleted right away!

### 1/5 — haha fail

*2012-02-05*

muss man unbedingt haben...niiicht
des is so lächerlich des geilste wär wenn es noch was kosten würde

## Frequently asked questions about Banana Runner

### What is Banana Runner?

Banana Runner is a free-to-download game where you tap to accelerate a banana through an adventure, avoiding bombs and unlocking new levels.

### How do I play Banana Runner?

You play Banana Runner by tapping circles to accelerate the banana. Avoid tapping bombs, as they will end your race.

### Does Banana Runner have ads?

No, Banana Runner does not contain advertisements. You can restore any previous 'no ads' purchase via the Settings button.

### Can I play Banana Runner offline?

The description does not specify if Banana Runner can be played offline. However, leaderboard features typically require an internet connection.

### What devices does Banana Runner support?

Banana Runner is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Banana Runner?

Banana Runner has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players.

### How often is Banana Runner updated?

Banana Runner was last updated on May 20, 2020, to version 3.1.1. The update frequency is not explicitly stated.

### What are some in-app purchases in Banana Runner?

In Banana Runner, you can purchase power-ups like Time Boost, Exp Boost, and Bomb Boost. Some game items can be bought with real money.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2020-05-20

Get the fast-paced, viral sensation. 
Half sprinter. Half spaz. Half banana. 150% awesome.

Updated for iPhone 11, Pro, & Pro Max
Compatible with iOS 12.1 and up

### 2.0 — 2012-02-15

-Fixed Bugs

### 1.1 — 2012-01-09

-Added game music

### 1.0 — 2011-12-03

No release notes.

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