# Donald Run vs Flying Gorilla

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Donald Run | Flying Gorilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donald-run/id1152702213/reviews) | **[4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-gorilla/id1365028549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [federico melogno](https://appshunter.io/developer/894443925) | [Pinbit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054773329) |

## What reviewers say

### Donald Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donald-run/id1152702213)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Obama | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Hillary | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Flying Gorilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-gorilla/id1365028549)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500ジェム | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000ジェム | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000ジェム | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000ジェム | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 🤩 Impressive graphics
- 💯 Life-changing impact
- 🙏 Saved lives and relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Addictive nature leading to neglect of real-life responsibilities
- 💸 Concerns about excessive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Egg hatching glitch causing progress loss
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the gorilla
- Multiplayer mode to compete against friends
- Expansion of the game's universe and lore


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*