# Emoji Run! vs Spider Guy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emoji Run! at none against Spider Guy's 2. Emoji Run! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). Spider Guy's advantage is ratings volume (521 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider Guy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Emoji Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Emoji Run! against 4.2 for Spider Guy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Guy has 521 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 64% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emoji Run! | Spider Guy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-run/id1020958057/reviews) | **[4.2 (521 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-guy/id1602510345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **521** |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [That Peachey Thing](https://appshunter.io/developer/511298455) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Emoji Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-run/id1020958057)

Bounce your emoji through a challenging and addictive obstacle course. Avoid spikes and see how long you can last in this fast-paced game. Once you start, you won't want to stop playing.

**Highlights:** Bounce emoji character, Avoid spikes, Challenging gameplay, Addictive experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spider Guy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-guy/id1602510345)

Control a character with multiple arms to navigate challenging levels. Cut ropes strategically and extend your reach to solve physics-based puzzles and achieve the goal.

**Highlights:** Create new arms, Cut ropes, Reach finish line, Physics puzzles, Level navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all materials | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 😊 Engaging mechanics that keep players entertained
- 🕷️ Unique spider-themed concept
- ⏱️ Good for casual gaming sessions
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Appeals to both kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💔 Misleading ads vs actual gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag issues
- ⚙️ Game-breaking bugs (red arms glitch)
- 💰 Pay-to-remove-ads doesn't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Arms turn red and don't break (game-breaking glitch)
- Game crashes every 2 minutes
- Severe lag and performance issues
- Paid 'no ads' feature doesn't remove ads
- Game becomes unplayable after certain progression

**Requested features**

- More levels and content variety
- Option to disable Wi-Fi to reduce ads
- Fewer advertisements overall
- Better game stability and performance optimization
- Improved ad placement to not interrupt gameplay flow


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emoji Run! free?

Emoji Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spider Guy free?

Spider Guy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Emoji Run! or Spider Guy?

Spider Guy is rated higher. Emoji Run! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Spider Guy averages 4.2 from 521 ratings.

### Do Emoji Run! or Spider Guy have ads?

Spider Guy shows ads; Emoji Run! does not.

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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.*