# John Mad Run — Gory endless run’n’gun

> Gory endless run'n'gun action game with intense combat and trap evasion. (iPhone/iPad app by Happymagenta UAB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-mad-run/id844148083 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 121 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +12
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-mad-run/id844148083/reviews.md

## What is John Mad Run?

John knows far too much to be left alive. So they are coming for him. But what they don't know is that he's not easy meat. Join John in his fight to the death. Unlock the insanely powerful laser to eliminate dozens of enemies at a time. Feel the absolute might of a sword - the weapon that never jams, never has to be reloaded and is always ready. Train your dexterity, avoid deadly traps and rend your enemies into bloody pieces.

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## Key features

- Intense run'n'gun gameplay
- Unlockable laser weapon
- Melee combat with a sword
- Dodge deadly traps
- High-octane enemy elimination

## What do users think of John Mad Run?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style with good graphics
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 💰 Minimal in-app purchases and ads
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up controls
- 🩸 Unique violent action theme
- 🏃 Engaging endless runner concept

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Screen display issues (half screen visibility)
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy controls
- 🐛 Weapon firing lag and unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Secondary weapon (knife/sword) stops working mid-run
- 🐛 Audio cutting out randomly
- 🐛 iOS compatibility issues (iOS 17)
- 📉 Limited content and variety
- 💾 Save/progress loss after app closure
- 🔄 Data reset after updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch (iOS 17)
- Screen only displays half the game interface
- Controls unresponsive to swipe inputs
- Firing mechanism requires rapid tapping to work
- Knife/sword stops functioning after 2-3 runs
- Sound cuts out intermittently
- Jump and movement inputs not registering
- Progress and high scores not saving
- Weapons not unlocking after Facebook likes
- Game glitches when clicking ads
- Save data deleted after updates
- Secondary weapon control loss on restart
- Enemies shooting before appearing on screen

**Most requested features**

- More weapons and gun variety
- Character customization and outfit options
- Power-ups and special abilities
- Boss encounters and story mode
- Multiple level maps and scenery changes
- Armor and health upgrades
- Skill tree system
- Different difficulty levels
- Invincibility frames after getting hit
- Button controls as alternative to swipe gestures
- Weapon selection library system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 121)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-mad-run/id844148083/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App doesnt load (ios17)

*2025-09-23, version 1.0.13*

Not sure if this is a common issue but the app opens for 2 seconds then crashes to iOS home page

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2025-03-22, version 1.0.13*

1 star cause can’t play after update and never played before it looks fun

### 2/5 — Would be a 4

*2025-02-05*

but the screen is still busted, and only shows half of it...  
Joan mad run is an even better game, true, but I wanted to play this one too, and it just doesn’t work so don’t bother

### 4/5 — Bruh

*2023-06-25*

Fun and simple little game but only half of my game displays so I have limited vision on what is happening. If you could fix this bug I would love to give 5 stars

### 1/5 — Can’t play

*2023-03-26, version 1.0.13*

I love the game so much I played it for years but I can’t play it anymore it keeps crashing instantly

### 2/5 — Needs fixing for new phones

*2022-10-26, version 1.0.13*

I really like this game… Not as much as Joan mad run… But I do love the idea of finally having a violent runner game… But on new phones in particular my 13 Pro and it cuts the screen completely and a half and you can only play with half the screen and use half the screen to see if it were fixed I would bump it back up to a 5. Joan site at a five, but I would give this one equal credit for being the predecessor if it worked, right 😅

### 1/5 — It’s not letting me play

*2022-07-08, version 1.0.13*

After the update I can’t play it

### 5/5 — App não abre

*2021-11-09*

O jogo não abre no iOS 15.1

### 1/5 — Não compensa baixar

*2017-01-10*

O jogo trava praticamente toda hora

### 5/5 — Why u made Joan better than john

*2016-12-16, version 1.0.11*

WHY DID U MAKE JOANS GAME BETTER THAN JOHN AT LEAST ADD THE STUFF FROM JOANS GAME TO JOHN BECAUSE I REALLY LIKE JOHNS GAME BETTER THAN JOAN so DO IT

## Frequently asked questions about John Mad Run

### What is John Mad Run?

John Mad Run is an action-packed endless runner game where players control John, who is on the run from enemies. The game focuses on intense combat, using weapons to eliminate foes, and evading deadly traps.

### What are the main features of John Mad Run?

Key features include engaging in a fight for survival, unlocking powerful weapons like a laser for crowd control, and utilizing a sword for close-quarters combat. Players must also train their dexterity to avoid various deadly traps.

### Is John Mad Run free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from John Mad Run?

You can expect a gory, endless run'n'gun experience. The gameplay involves constant movement, shooting and slashing at numerous enemies, and quick reflexes to navigate through hazardous environments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.13 — 2017-08-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- bug fixes

### 1.0.11 — 2016-09-27

Improved compatibility with the latest iOS, new devices and got some bugs fixed.

### 1.0.9 — 2016-07-28

- bug fixes and ad network SDK updates

### 1.0.7 — 2016-05-03

- minor bug fixes

P.S.

Turned off popup ads at the game run/session end forever to celebrate the release of the full game, Joan Mad Run.

### 1.0.5 — 2015-03-31

- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements
- Updated ad networks SDKs

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