# Run Pig Run!! vs Sparkle Piglet

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sparkle Piglet at every 10 days against Run Pig Run!!'s every 14 months. Sparkle Piglet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Run Pig Run!!'s advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Pig Run!! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sparkle Piglet sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Run Pig Run!! against 5.0 for Sparkle Piglet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run Pig Run!! has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Run Pig Run!!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Sparkle Piglet's.

Run Pig Run!! ships an update every 14 months, Sparkle Piglet every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Pig Run!! | Sparkle Piglet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-pig-run/id1006169486/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-piglet/id1541462687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ianis Plumit](https://appshunter.io/developer/984165260) | [Stanislau Malchanau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541462689) |

## 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 |


### Sparkle Piglet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-piglet/id1541462687)

Embark on an adventure through a mysterious farm filled with danger and puzzles. Outsmart unique enemies and navigate challenging levels. Replay levels to improve your score and enjoy an original soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Unique enemies and challenges, Multiple ways to advance through levels, Several difficulty levels, Original soundtrack for immersive gameplay, Replayable levels for score improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hearts bucket | $2.49 | one-time |
| Hearts bucket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Red chest with loot discount | $10.99 | one-time |
| Red chest with loot | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Pig Run!! free?

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

### Is Sparkle Piglet free?

Sparkle Piglet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Run Pig Run!! or Sparkle Piglet?

Sparkle Piglet is rated higher. Run Pig Run!! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Sparkle Piglet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Run Pig Run!! or Sparkle Piglet have ads?

Both Run Pig Run!! and Sparkle Piglet show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Pig Run!! or Sparkle Piglet?

Run Pig Run!! ships an update every 14 months, and Sparkle Piglet every 10 days. Most recently, Run Pig Run!! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sparkle Piglet on November 3, 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.*