Comparison

Blinky Bat vs Ghourl Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blinky Bat

Control a bat using only your blinks to navigate through an endless maze of obstacles. This game offers a unique, hands-free, and skill-based challenge that is easy to learn but difficult to master. It's a family-friendly adventure with a quirky twist.

Highlights
  • Blink-controlled gameplay
  • Hands-free operation
  • Endless obstacle course
  • Skill-based challenge
  • Family-friendly
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Welcome to Blinky Bat, a game that transforms your blinks into thrilling gameplay! Drawing inspiration from the classic flappy bird game, Blinky Bat elevates the experience with its unique blink-controlled mechanics. Navigate your bat through a maze of obstacles, timing your blinks to perfection to survive the challenging journey. Key Features: → Intuitive Control: Use your eye blinks to guide the bat, offering a hands-free, immersive gaming experience. → Endless Adventure: Fly through an endless landscape of obstacles, striving for the highest score. → Simple Yet Challenging: Easy to start but hard to master, Blinky Bat keeps you engaged with its skill-based gameplay. → Family-Friendly Fun: Suitable for all ages, providing a quirky twist to game night with a control scheme that's sure to get everyone blinking! Get ready to blink your way through a captivating world filled with challenges and fun. Download Blinky Bat now and let your eyelids lead you to victory!

About

Ghourl Run

A lighthearted Halloween-themed game designed for children. It features simple gameplay and was created using freeware assets. Enjoy a fun, seasonal experience.

Highlights
  • Halloween theme
  • Simple gameplay
  • Designed for children
  • Freeware assets used
Features
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Just a silly Halloween game I made to share with my children. Made with freeware assets, credit where credit is due.

Screenshots

Blinky Bat4 screens
Ghourl Run2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ghourl Run at none against Blinky Bat's shown. Ghourl Run also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blinky Bat against 5.0 for Ghourl Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blinky Bat ships an update every 8 months, Ghourl Run every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blinky Bat versus Ghourl Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlinky BatGhourl Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkshat PatelLeopoldo Raffaele

Customer experience

Blinky Bat

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ghourl Run

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blinky Bat

No in-app purchases

None

Ghourl Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blinky Bat free?
Blinky Bat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghourl Run free?
Ghourl Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blinky Bat or Ghourl Run?
Blinky Bat and Ghourl Run are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Blinky Bat or Ghourl Run have ads?
Blinky Bat shows ads; Ghourl Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Blinky Bat or Ghourl Run?
Blinky Bat ships an update every 8 months, and Ghourl Run every 4 days. Most recently, Blinky Bat was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ghourl Run on October 30, 2026.

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