# AR Runner vs VR Escape from Maze

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AR Runner at 83% against VR Escape from Maze's 26%. AR Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). VR Escape from Maze's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VR Escape from Maze asks for nothing beyond the download.

VR Escape from Maze holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Runner has 210 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of AR Runner's written reviews are positive against 26% of VR Escape from Maze's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AR Runner ships an update every 5 days, VR Escape from Maze every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Runner | VR Escape from Maze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-runner/id1275938861/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-escape-from-maze/id1481734661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **210** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 66 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685) | [Daisuke Shinzato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329176830) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-runner/id1275938861)

This augmented reality sports game challenges you to run through virtual checkpoints, set records, and compete globally. Play indoors or outdoors with various game modes and customizable field sizes. It offers an active and inventive way to engage with AR.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality checkpoint running, Global leaderboards, Four distinct game modes, Customizable field sizes and shapes, 60 handcrafted challenges, Photo mode for score sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Innovative AR fitness game concept
- 💪 Effective workout and exercise motivation
- 😄 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🆓 No ads in free version
- ⭐ Great replay value and leaderboards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ground detection failures
- 🐛 Targets drift and float out of view
- 🐛 App crashes occasionally
- 🐛 Camera permission issues
- 📉 Broken on newer phones despite past functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Ground detection fails to initialize
- Targets drift higher and become unreachable
- App crashes on iPhone 13 Pro and newer devices
- Camera permission not requested properly
- Camera access issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- VR/VR headset compatibility (Google Cardboard support)
- Cross-device multiplayer (connect multiple phones)
- Custom track creation
- Additional game modes and levels
- Video sharing for scores (not just screenshots)


### VR Escape from Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-escape-from-maze/id1481734661)

Navigate challenging mazes using your smartphone's gyroscope for an immersive VR experience. Play with or without a VR headset, featuring intuitive controls and various traps to avoid.

**Highlights:** VR headset support (Google Cardboard), Smartphone-only 'Normal Mode', Gyroscope-controlled viewpoint, Intuitive touch-to-move controls, Maze navigation and exploration, Obstacle and trap avoidance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Runner free?

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

### Is VR Escape from Maze free?

VR Escape from Maze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AR Runner or VR Escape from Maze?

VR Escape from Maze is rated higher. AR Runner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while VR Escape from Maze averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do AR Runner or VR Escape from Maze have ads?

VR Escape from Maze shows ads; AR Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, AR Runner or VR Escape from Maze?

AR Runner ships an update every 5 days, and VR Escape from Maze every 5 months. Most recently, AR Runner was updated on October 13, 2026 and VR Escape from Maze on October 8, 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.*