# Running Dino

> Dinosaur running game with obstacle dodging and item collection. (iPhone/iPad app by BrainVault Games, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-dino/id470882020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364)
- Category: Games, Sports, Adventure, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 160 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.1 · 25 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-dino/id470882020/reviews.md

## What is Running Dino?

Run, run, run!! 

Running Dino takes you back – way back – to the days when dinosaurs sprinted through the jungle, swinging from the trees! 

Move Dino through the prehistoric wilderness, dodging
obstacles and eating all the way! 

Pig out on tasty, colorful pellets as you run along, and collect special items for bonuses, including a new life! 

Jump over skulls and idols, dodge treacherous hanging rocks, and swing on vines across chasms!  Run, run, run!!

## Key features

- Dinosaur running gameplay
- Obstacle dodging
- Pellet collection for bonuses
- Collect special items for extra lives
- Vine swinging
- Jump over hazards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Running Dino?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and appealing graphics
- ⏱️ Great for killing time
- 👶 Accessible for kids and adults
- 💰 Free to play
- 🎮 Simple and easy to understand
- 🏃 Engaging running mechanics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Vine swinging mechanics too difficult and imprecise
- ⏳ Long respawn time after death
- 📺 Ads cause lag and performance issues
- 🎵 Annoying music and sound effects
- ⚙️ Unresponsive controls and jump glitches
- 🕳️ Impossible jump gaps and level design issues
- 📱 iOS 9 compatibility issues
- 🔤 Collectible letter system poorly implemented
- 🎯 Double branch jumping unreliable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Jump button doesn't register sometimes despite sound playing
- Double branch jumping fails to grab second vine
- Ads cause game lag and speed inconsistencies
- Dino character twitches while running
- Game glitches on multiple devices
- Collectible letters obscure ground hazards
- iOS 9 incompatibility

**Most requested features**

- More game levels with endings
- Difficulty settings or adjustable difficulty
- Increased number of lives (5-6 instead of 4)
- Better instructions and tutorials for new players
- Ad-free version option
- Improved vine/branch swinging mechanics
- More responsive button controls
- Option to use custom music instead of in-game music

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-dino/id470882020/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 구매내역 삭제 부탁드립니다~!

*2016-09-26*

구매내역 삭제 부탁드립니다~!

### 5/5 — Please update

*2016-06-27*

I really like this game because it's simple and actually fun. But it won't work on ios9. Can you make it ios9 compatible

### 3/5 — Sonewhat Broken

*2014-12-25*

I found myself really enjoying this game for what it is, and getting very addicted to it. But there are lots of things that I feel need to be fixed. For example, swinging on vines requires precision. This could be a good thing, but it's not paired with the running aspect of the game. You can't swing on the vine if you are in it, you have to jump perfectly, and even then sometimes you don't make the vine jump. Another thing is the letters you collect along the way. They only spell out "NEWDINO" and are pretty hard to get if your looking for one in particular. What is even worse about that is you pretty much need them to survive, because spelling out all of them grants you an extra life, which is useless if you already have all 4 lives. So basically, they are useless early game and essential late game, which is kind of a pain. My one last thing I don't like about this game is how long it takes after you die to start running again. It's only a 3-4 second time period, but it's enough to make you want to quit out of the app. It's kind of like waiting in a fast DMV line of shame. Anyways, I thought this game was fun and found myself playing hours on end, with each frustration a new challenge to overcome.

### 5/5 — Fun!!

*2014-08-22, version 1.1*

It really looks like a little kid game but it actually is really fun.

### 5/5 — Running dino

*2014-06-08, version 1.1*

Amazing and great and cute

### 5/5 — Great!

*2014-03-15, version 1.1*

It's very fun but I guess it could be better

### 3/5 — It O.k.

*2013-12-31, version 1.1*

It not really good

### 5/5 — Good

*2013-05-27, version 1.1*

This game is great

### 1/5 — Running Dino

*2013-05-19, version 1.1*

Terrible, do not like it :-(

### 3/5 — Running Dino

*2013-05-04, version 1.1*

Despite frusturating multitasking this is a fun game.

## Frequently asked questions about Running Dino

### What is Running Dino?

Running Dino is a game where you control a dinosaur running through a prehistoric jungle. The objective is to navigate through the wilderness, dodge obstacles, and collect items.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

Players guide the dinosaur to run, jump over obstacles like skulls and idols, dodge falling rocks, and swing on vines across chasms. Collecting pellets provides bonuses, and special items can grant extra lives.

### Is Running Dino free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for additional content or benefits.

### What kind of devices is Running Dino compatible with?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, this type of game is typically available on most modern iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

### What are some common use cases for Running Dino?

This app is ideal for quick entertainment sessions, casual gaming, or for users who enjoy simple yet engaging arcade-style experiences with a fun dinosaur theme.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2011-12-01

– Ability to listen to iPod selections during the game
– New game, menu, and pause music
- Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0 — 2011-11-17

No release notes.

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