Hamster Run vs Om Nom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3D world navigation
- Obstacle avoidance
- Unlockable cute hamsters
- High score competition
- Challenging gameplay
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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
Om Nom
Embark on an exciting endless running adventure through vibrant city streets. Dodge obstacles, utilize helpful power-ups, and unlock a variety of characters from a beloved universe. Compete in missions and on leaderboards to achieve glory.
- Complete various missions
- Use boosters and power-ups
- Unlock characters
- Discover amazing locations
- Top the leaderboard
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Run for glory in Om Nom: Run, a new game from the creators of Cut the Rope! Join Om Nom and Om Nelle on a race through the dangerous streets of Nomville: avoid obstacles, use power-ups to clear the way and unlock new characters from the Cut the Rope universe! - COMPLETE VARIOUS MISSIONS: cover specific distances, collect letters, perform amazing stunts or run as far as you can in endless run mode to get rewards. - USE BOOSTERS AND POWER-UPS: rockets, jumping boots, magnets and double coins will help you on your journey. Run to collect them and get extra points! - UNLOCK CHARACTERS FROM THE CUT THE ROPE UNIVERSE: Om Nom and Om Nelle are the stars of the game, but there are many more cool characters and stylish outfits waiting to be unlocked! - DISCOVER AMAZING LOCATIONS: run through busy streets, messy rooftops, underground tunnels, the robot factory and other colorful levels! - GET TO THE TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD: gain the highest score in regular competitions to dominate the leaderboard!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hamster Run at 100% against Om Nom's 62%. Hamster Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Om Nom's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 13). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Om Nom sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hamster Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hamster Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Om Nom has 4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hamster Run's written reviews are positive against 62% of Om Nom's.
Hamster Run ships an update every 51 months, Om Nom monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hamster Run | Om Nom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better | 4.4 (4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 61.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 321 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Nikshych | ZeptoLab UK Limited |
Customer experience
Hamster Run
Om Nom
Bugs and requests
Hamster Run
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Om Nom
Reported bugs
4 issues- Missions not progressing properly
- Freezing and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Incorrect or missing mission information
Requested features
4 requests- Add more characters and customization options
- Introduce local and online multiplayer modes
- Provide an ad-free paid version of the game
- Fix bugs and improve overall performance
In-app purchases
Hamster Run
No in-app purchases
Om Nom
- Vip membership 33 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Vip membership 13 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Vip membership 53 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Vip membership 103 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Special offer$0.99
- Gliding Nom!$0.99
- Basket of coins$2.99
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- Gliding Nom!$2.99
- Super Hero League!$2.99
- Disable Ads$2.99
- Case of coins$4.99
- Keep running!$4.99
- Container of coins$7.99
Questions
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