# Run Pig Run!! vs Cat Bird!

The clearest difference is rating: Run Pig Run!! at 4.9 against Cat Bird!'s 4.4. Run Pig Run!! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Cat Bird!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 17). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Pig Run!! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Bird! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run Pig Run!! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Bird! has 1.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Run Pig Run!!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Cat Bird!'s.

Run Pig Run!! ships an update every 14 months, Cat Bird! every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Pig Run!! | Cat Bird! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-pig-run/id1006169486/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 14 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ianis Plumit](https://appshunter.io/developer/984165260) | [Raiyumi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097595977) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Pig Run!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-pig-run/id1006169486)

Guide a brave piglet through a dangerous slaughterhouse, avoiding deadly obstacles. This challenging game features animated characters, minimalist visuals, and immersive soundscapes to keep you on the edge of your seat.

**Highlights:** Animated hero with expressive reactions, Challenging survival gameplay, Minimalist and evocative visual design, Original music and sound design, Gesture or button controls, 50 hardcore levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Levels | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |


### Cat Bird!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742)

Embark on a challenging platform adventure as a cute cat bird on an epic quest to return home. Navigate through unique worlds filled with obstacles, enemies, and guardians. Test your skills across numerous levels with stunning pixel art and competitive features.

**Highlights:** Over 40 challenging levels, 3 Epic bosses, Stylish pixel art graphics, Achievements and Leaderboards, Time Trial mode, ReplayKit support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 💎 High-quality, polished game
- 🕹️ Simple and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🔍 Crowns/secrets can be hard to find
- 🔍 Frustrating difficulty at times
- 🔍 Controls can feel imprecise
- 📺 Intrusive ad placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after ads
- Controls glitch and stop working
- Screen orientation issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Customizable player skins
- Level editor and community
- Multiplayer mode
- Checkpoint/progress saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Pig Run!! free?

Run Pig Run!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cat Bird! free?

Cat Bird! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Run Pig Run!! or Cat Bird!?

Run Pig Run!! is rated higher. Run Pig Run!! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Cat Bird! averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Run Pig Run!! or Cat Bird! have ads?

Both Run Pig Run!! and Cat Bird! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Pig Run!! or Cat Bird!?

Run Pig Run!! ships an update every 14 months, and Cat Bird! every 16 months. Most recently, Run Pig Run!! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cat Bird! on October 24, 2026.

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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.*