# Joan Mad Run vs Post Brutal

The clearest difference is rating: Joan Mad Run at 4.6 against Post Brutal's 3.9. Joan Mad Run also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 61%) and ratings volume (211 vs 28). Post Brutal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joan Mad Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Post Brutal sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joan Mad Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joan Mad Run has 211 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Joan Mad Run's written reviews are positive against 61% of Post Brutal's.

Joan Mad Run ships an update every 2 months, Post Brutal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joan Mad Run | Post Brutal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joan-mad-run/id1105426659/reviews)** | [3.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-brutal/id1114788480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) | [Hell Tap Entertainment LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114788479) |

## What reviewers say

### Joan Mad Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joan-mad-run/id1105426659)

Engage in a fast-paced, gory endless run and gun game. Dodge traps, battle bosses, and unlock a variety of weapons to send enemies to the underworld. Collect power-ups and ammo to survive the onslaught.

**Highlights:** Dozens of weapons and upgrades, Brutal boss battles, Spectacular death effects, Mighty power-ups, Various locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💥 Awesome weapons and animations
- 🎨 Great retro graphics
- 🕹️ Responsive and easy-to-use controls
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Weapon switching can be frustrating
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during gameplay
- Weapon switching issues
- Inconsistent sound effects and music
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to upgrade Joan's health and abilities
- More weapon variety and customization options
- Inventory management system for weapons
- Ability to save progress and resume runs
- Support for MFi controllers


### Post Brutal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-brutal/id1114788480)

Experience a brutal 3D action RPG set in a zombie-infested city. Customize your character with your own face and voice, master dynamic combat with a vast arsenal, and employ stealth tactics. Your choices shape the story and the fate of survivors in this post-apocalyptic world.

**Highlights:** 3D action RPG gameplay, Character face and voice customization, Dynamic combat with 28+ weapons, Stealth and lock-picking mechanics, Meaningful character skill development, Branching story with multiple endings, Renewable patrol missions for replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 1000 Salvage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Salvage Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Player Customization | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2500 Salvage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Play Offline Without Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Campaign | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 6500 Salvage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Post Brutal Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 14,000 Salvage | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 90,000 Salvage | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Face Room feature is cool
- 💡 Voice Room feature is great
- 👍 Good gameplay and graphics
- 👍 Impressive ambition for an iOS title
- 👍 Developers listen to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Game won't start
- 🐛 Crashing after player creation
- 🐛 Crashing after faceroom camera permission
- 🐛 Crashing in the faceroom

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during player creation
- Game crashes after faceroom camera permission
- Game crashes in the faceroom
- Game crashes on iPhone 11
- Game crashes when loading in

**Requested features**

- Fix game crashes
- Make characters look better
- Improve controls
- Add open-world game with same graphics
- Explain the game's premise


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joan Mad Run free?

Joan Mad Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Post Brutal free?

Post Brutal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Joan Mad Run or Post Brutal?

Joan Mad Run is rated higher. Joan Mad Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Post Brutal averages 3.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do Joan Mad Run or Post Brutal have ads?

Both Joan Mad Run and Post Brutal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joan Mad Run or Post Brutal?

Joan Mad Run ships an update every 2 months, and Post Brutal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Joan Mad Run was updated on November 2, 2026 and Post Brutal on November 2, 2026.

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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.*