Comparison

Hamster Run vs Flying Gorilla

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

Head to head
About

Hamster Run

Navigate a vibrant 3D world as a cute hamster, dodging obstacles like rocks and giants. Unlock a variety of adorable hamsters with unique appearances and master increasingly challenging levels. Compete with friends to achieve the highest score in this engaging runner.

Highlights
  • 3D world navigation
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Unlockable cute hamsters
  • High score competition
  • Challenging gameplay
Features
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Run through a brilliant 3d world and avoid any rock obstacles, enemy stone giants (they will appear later), palm trees and all sorts of other obstacles as a cute hamster! Unlock new hamsters which look very different yet very cute and cuddly! REMEMBER: this is not a game about any mere guinea pig - these are hamsters! Please do not confuse them! Hamster Dash: 3D Run Features: - Avoid the Obstacles! - 12 Cute Hamsters! - Amazing hamster fur effect - Easy to start, hard to master - Can you beat your friends High Score? - You cannot tap to jump This truly is the best running game about hamsters! sounds - bubaproducer,noirenex,nenadsimic

About

Flying Gorilla

Navigate a ridiculous jungle as a flying gorilla in this addictive endless runner. Dodge obstacles, collect bananas, and chase high scores in fast-paced, replayable runs. Its simple controls and absurd concept make it surprisingly challenging and fun.

Highlights
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Fast, replayable runs
  • Collect bananas and gems
  • Unlockable skins
  • Leaderboards
  • Bright 3D visuals
Features
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A flying gorilla should not work. That is exactly why this endless runner is so hard to quit. Swipe left and right through a ridiculous jungle, dodge bizarre obstacles, collect bananas, and keep your run alive for as long as possible. Flying Gorilla is a funny 3D runner that feels simple in the first second and strangely hard to put down after the tenth run. FEATURES - Simple swipe controls that anyone can learn right away - Fast, replayable runs built for quick sessions and score chasing - Bananas, gems, and unlockable skins that keep every run rewarding - Weird animals, sudden hazards, and chaotic moments that make each run memorable - Bright 3D visuals and a lighthearted tone that never takes itself too seriously - Leaderboards that let you challenge friends and players around the world WHY PLAY FLYING GORILLA? - It's easy to start, but staying alive gets surprisingly intense - The absurd flying gorilla concept makes every run instantly recognizable - Short runs make it perfect for a quick break, while unlocks keep long-term players coming back - It's built for players who want something funny, approachable, and replayable Download Flying Gorilla and see how far your next run can go.

Screenshots

Hamster Run4 screens
Flying Gorilla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hamster Run at none against Flying Gorilla's 7. Hamster Run also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Flying Gorilla's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (58K vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Flying Gorilla sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Hamster Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flying Gorilla holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flying Gorilla has 58K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Hamster Run's written reviews are positive against 95% of Flying Gorilla's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hamster Run ships an update every 51 months, Flying Gorilla fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hamster Run versus Flying Gorilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamster RunFlying Gorilla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)4.9 (58K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better95.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1358K — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIurii NikshychPinbit LLC

Customer experience

Hamster Run

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flying Gorilla

All ratings57,294 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews3,551 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.9%

Bugs and requests

Hamster Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flying Gorilla

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Egg hatching glitch causing progress loss
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options for the gorilla
  • Multiplayer mode to compete against friends
  • Expansion of the game's universe and lore

In-app purchases

None

Hamster Run

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Flying Gorilla

One-time7
  • 100 Gems$0.49
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 500ジェム$2.99
  • 1000ジェム$5.99
  • 5000ジェム$29.99
  • 10000ジェム$59.99

Questions

Is Hamster Run free?
Hamster Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flying Gorilla free?
Flying Gorilla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hamster Run or Flying Gorilla?
Flying Gorilla is rated higher. Hamster Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Flying Gorilla averages 4.9 from 58K ratings.
Do Hamster Run or Flying Gorilla have ads?
Both Hamster Run and Flying Gorilla show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hamster Run or Flying Gorilla?
Hamster Run ships an update every 51 months, and Flying Gorilla fortnightly. Most recently, Hamster Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flying Gorilla on October 25, 2026.

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