Comparison

Vertigus vs Shaggy Run

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

Head to head
About

Vertigus

Embark on a perilous journey to recover stolen diamonds. Navigate through diverse worlds with unique challenges and engage in thrilling boss battles. Experience fluid physics and motion-based gameplay in this vertical platformer.

Highlights
  • 40 handcrafted levels
  • 5 boss fights
  • Vertical level design
  • Fluid physics
  • Motion-based gameplay
  • Slow motion platforming
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Can you help Vertigus find his father's stolen diamonds? Go on a journey that will take you through different worlds full of dangers at every step. Vertigus features: • 40 handcrafted levels including 5 boss fights • Vertical level design • Fluid physics and motion based gameplay • Slow motion platforming

About

Shaggy Run

Features
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Dive into this captivating 2D platformer where you guide the hamster Shaggy through three exciting worlds filled with entertaining levels. Shaggy moves forward automatically, and a quick tap on the screen sends him soaring into the air. Thanks to magical carrots, Shaggy can become a speed wizard in seconds, leaping over seemingly insurmountable obstacles to reach secret platforms. Your goal? Embark on action-packed adventures! Collect valuable items, defeat enemies, and rescue needy cats in the levels to earn achievements and unlock valuable rewards. Your mission: Reach the end of each level as quickly as possible. This game is not just a solo adventure but also offers the opportunity to make friends and challenge rivaling friends in leaderboards. -The game offers 47 levels, but new levels will be added through game updates in the future. -The installation of the game and playing some levels is free. However, you can only play all levels if you purchase the full version of the game in the in-game shop. -If you need more coins, you can buy them in the in-game shop. -With coins, you can buy carrots. -You need an internet connection to play this game. -Future updates of the game must be downloaded and installed to continue playing the game. -This game does not contain any advertisements.

Screenshots

Vertigus4 screens
Shaggy Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shaggy Run at none against Vertigus's shown. Shaggy Run also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Vertigus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Vertigus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shaggy Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertigus ships an update every 2 months, Shaggy Run every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vertigus versus Shaggy Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertigusShaggy Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB829 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik RinglerKim Strasser

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Vertigus

One-time10
  • Retries +2$0.99
  • Level Key$0.99
  • Retries +10$1.99
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  • Ammo +20$1.99
  • Lifes +5$2.99
  • Retries +20$3.99
  • Retries +30$4.99
  • Hardcore Mode$4.99
  • Retries +40$6.99
  • Retries +50$7.99
5 purchases

Shaggy Run

One-time5
  • 10000 coins$0.99
  • 25000 coins$1.99
  • 40000 coins$2.99
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  • 65000 coins$3.99
  • Full version of the game$3.99

Questions

Is Vertigus free?
Vertigus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shaggy Run free?
Shaggy Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vertigus or Shaggy Run have ads?
Vertigus shows ads; Shaggy Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Vertigus or Shaggy Run?
Vertigus ships an update every 2 months, and Shaggy Run every 5 days. Most recently, Vertigus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shaggy Run on October 16, 2026.

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