# Super Mario Run vs Flat Pack

The clearest difference is rating: Flat Pack at 4.7 against Super Mario Run's 3.8. Flat Pack also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 45%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Super Mario Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (78K vs 4.4K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Mario Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flat Pack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flat Pack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Mario Run has 78K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Super Mario Run's written reviews are positive against 85% of Flat Pack's.

Super Mario Run ships an update every 3 months, Flat Pack weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Mario Run | Flat Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mario-run/id1145275343/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-pack/id1206776375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 607 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Mario Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mario-run/id1145275343)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

A new kind of platformer where you control a character by tapping to make them run and jump. Master stylish moves to collect coins, rescue a princess, and build your own kingdom. Try out different modes before purchasing the full game.

**Highlights:** One-handed tap controls, Stylish jumps and moves, World Tour levels, Remix 10 challenges, Toad Rally competitions, Kingdom Builder customization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All 6 Worlds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging levels
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full game
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Lack of character/level variety
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Constant connection errors
- Levels not loading properly
- Saved progress not syncing across devices
- Toad rally issues (losing tickets, unfair matchmaking)

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More playable characters
- More level variety
- Ability to choose characters in Remix 10
- Better toad rally balancing


### Flat Pack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-pack/id1206776375)

Experience a unique platformer that blends 2D and 3D gameplay. Navigate over 30 levels filled with challenging traps, enemies, and epic boss fights. Explore a real-world environment with the innovative AR Mode.

**Highlights:** 2D and 3D hybrid gameplay, Over 30 unique levels, AR Mode for real-world environments, Cool traps and enemies, Epic boss fights, One-handed controls, Secret stars and ending

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Mario Run free?

Super Mario Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flat Pack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Super Mario Run or Flat Pack?

Flat Pack is rated higher. Super Mario Run averages 3.8 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Flat Pack averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Super Mario Run or Flat Pack have ads?

Flat Pack shows ads; Super Mario Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Super Mario Run or Flat Pack?

Super Mario Run ships an update every 3 months, and Flat Pack weekly. Most recently, Super Mario Run was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flat Pack on September 16, 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.*