# Pilot 9 vs Deathrun

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pilot 9 at 100% against Deathrun's 0%. Pilot 9 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Deathrun's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilot 9 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Deathrun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pilot 9 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot 9 has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pilot 9's written reviews are positive against 0% of Deathrun's.

Pilot 9 ships an update every 6 weeks, Deathrun every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot 9 | Deathrun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-9/id1115255482/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathrun-rush-escape/id1492312212/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 505 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Buck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115255481) | [Dang Hoa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462786582) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-9/id1115255482)

Engage in aerial combat as a pilot of advanced jet and helicopter fighters to thwart global domination. Select diverse aircraft, pilots, and gear to complete challenging missions and earn rewards for future battles.

**Highlights:** Pilot jet and helicopter fighters, Customizable vehicles with add-ons and skins, Upgradeable pilots for increased XP, Multiple levels and missions, In-game lottery and daily rewards, Multi-attribute vehicle rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pile | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheddar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tall Stacks! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mint | $4.99 | one-time |


### Deathrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathrun-rush-escape/id1492312212)

Navigate treacherous temple paths in this challenging side-scroller arcade game. Dodge deadly obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new characters as you race to escape. Enjoy thousands of unique levels with seamless controls and beautiful graphics.

**Highlights:** Challenging endless gameplay, Unlockable playable characters, Seamless controls, Beautiful graphics, Thousands of unique levels, Bonus zones and coin collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertising | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot 9 free?

Pilot 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Deathrun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pilot 9 or Deathrun?

Pilot 9 is rated higher. Pilot 9 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Deathrun averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pilot 9 or Deathrun have ads?

Neither Pilot 9 nor Deathrun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot 9 or Deathrun?

Pilot 9 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Deathrun every 5 months. Most recently, Pilot 9 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Deathrun on October 12, 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.*