# Lion Runner vs Cougar Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cougar Simulator at none against Lion Runner's 10. Cougar Simulator also leads on ratings volume (363 vs 22). Lion Runner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lion Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cougar Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lion Runner against 4.6 for Cougar Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cougar Simulator has 363 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lion Runner | Cougar Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-runner/id1045957643/reviews)** | [4.6 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cougar-simulator-big-cats/id1377208228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **363** |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) | [Sergei Zykov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369850810) |

## What reviewers say

### Lion Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-runner/id1045957643)

Embark on an adventure as a lion trying to return home. Overcome obstacles, battle enemies, and develop your character's skills through various life stages. Collect trophies and unlock special powers to become the king of Africa.

**Highlights:** Run and overcome obstacles, Fight enemies and bosses, Develop lion's skills and powers, Collect food and trophies, Progress through life stages, Unlock special abilities like Slow Motion and Double Jump, Play with friends and compare scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Promotion 100 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue & 3 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue & Double Jump | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promotion 400 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |


### Cougar Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cougar-simulator-big-cats/id1377208228)

Experience life as a big cat in this simulator. Hunt animals, customize your cougar's appearance, and build a family. Explore a vast open world, complete quests, and improve your cougar's skills to become stronger.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Family building and management, Character skill improvement, Hunting various animals, Open world exploration, Quest system

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 🤩 Fun and engaging gameplay
- ❤️ Love the animal simulation
- ✨ Realistic graphics
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family creation feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Uncomfortable controls
- ⚠️ Random crashes
- 🚶‍♂️ Difficulty turning

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through the world
- Getting stuck in the farm
- Puma not running faster than jogging
- Attacking the wrong animal
- Customizations resetting

**Requested features**

- Change family skin/customization
- Add more kittens
- Show cougar pregnant/giving birth
- Simulators for other animals (lions, eagles, crocodiles, snakes, parrots, panthers, penguins)
- Grow cubs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lion Runner free?

Lion Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cougar Simulator free?

Cougar Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lion Runner or Cougar Simulator?

Lion Runner is rated higher. Lion Runner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Cougar Simulator averages 4.6 from 363 ratings.

### Do Lion Runner or Cougar Simulator have ads?

Cougar Simulator shows ads; Lion Runner 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.*