Comparison

Donald 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

Donald Run

Embark on an exciting 3D adventure where you navigate through dynamic scenes, avoiding obstacles to reach your destination. Discover diverse environments and unlock a collection of cool new characters as you progress through the game.

Highlights
  • 3D graphics
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Scene exploration
  • Character unlocking
Features
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Donald Run is a game with 3D graphics. Move through the scenes without hitting any obstacles! Explore different locations while running down the scenes! Unlock awesome new characters!

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

Donald Run4 screens
Flying Gorilla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flying Gorilla at 4.9 against Donald Run's 4.3. Flying Gorilla also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 49) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Donald Run's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Donald Run sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Flying Gorilla sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flying Gorilla holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flying Gorilla has 58K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Donald Run's written reviews are positive against 95% of Flying Gorilla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Donald Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Flying Gorilla fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Donald Run versus Flying Gorilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDonald RunFlying Gorilla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (49 ratings)4.9 (58K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4958K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfederico melognoPinbit LLC

Customer experience

Donald Run

All ratings44 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.4%

Flying Gorilla

All ratings57,294 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews3,552 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.9%

Bugs and requests

Donald 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

3 purchases

Donald Run

One-time3
  • Unlock Obama$1.99
  • Unlock Hillary$1.99
  • Unlocks ads$2.99
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 Donald Run free?
Donald Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flying Gorilla free?
Flying Gorilla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Donald Run or Flying Gorilla?
Flying Gorilla is rated higher. Donald Run averages 4.3 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Flying Gorilla averages 4.9 from 58K ratings.
Do Donald Run or Flying Gorilla have ads?
Both Donald Run and Flying Gorilla show ads.
Which is updated more often, Donald Run or Flying Gorilla?
Donald Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flying Gorilla fortnightly. Most recently, Donald Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flying Gorilla on October 30, 2026.

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