AR Runner vs Dunkadillo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Runner
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.
- Augmented reality checkpoint running
- Global leaderboards
- Four distinct game modes
- Customizable field sizes and shapes
- 60 handcrafted challenges
- Photo mode for score sharing
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Run through checkpoints and set new records! Compete against other players worldwide! Play indoors or outside! AR Runner is a one-of-a-kind competitive augmented reality game. "Gets you moving, no matter where you are" - The Washington Post "It’s short, fast, active fun, and an inventive use of ARKit" - Macworld "Beat a world record without ever leaving your hometown" - CNET "A blast with friends" - Wareable –– 4 GAME MODES • Normal: Activate the spots in a certain order • 30 Sec Rush: Activate the most number of spots in 30 seconds • Enemies: Activate the most number of spots while avoiding enemies • Wall Punch: Activate the most number of circles by moving your device through them –– 4 FIELD SIZES, 6 FIELD SHAPES • Choose between different field sizes and shapes to match your environment and skills –– CHALLENGES • Put your skills to the test by completing 60 handcrafted challenges –– OTHER FEATURES • 36 LEADERBOARDS: See how you rank against other players • PHOTO MODE: Take a photo of your score using the in-game camera • Sync your progress using iCloud • Minimalist design • Universal app for iPhone and iPad • Immersive digital environments • No ads
Dunkadillo
Embark on a platforming adventure as an armadillo who transforms into a basketball to rescue a kidnapped friend. Bounce through 50 stages, dodge obstacles, and collect trading cards to unlock new characters. Face off against bosses and enjoy a rad soundtrack in this unique rescue mission.
- Basketball armadillo transformation
- 50 platforming stages
- Unlockable characters
- Collectible trading cards
- Boss battles
- Controller support
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Finally, a game that answers the age-old question: “What if a basketball was also an armadillo?” You are Dill the armadillo, and your best friend Pickle has just been kidnapped by a mysterious tentacle! Transform into a basketball to bounce off walls, floors, and ceilings as you rush to the rescue. Double jump over exploding bees, oblivious porcupines, and overly friendly frogs. Snag rare trading cards to unlock funky characters as you traverse 50 awesome stages. Do you have what it takes to save your best buddy... and maybe shoot a few hoops along the way? • A new platforming adventure from the creator of Dadish and Be Brave, Barb • 50 awesome stages • 10 characters to unlock • Lots of cool trading cards to find • Five big bad boys to battle • Controller support • A huge rabbit • A soundtrack that slaps • The graphics are rad • So much bouncing • I think you are special
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AR Runner at none against Dunkadillo's shown. AR Runner also leads on ratings volume (210 vs 55) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Dunkadillo's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. AR Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dunkadillo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dunkadillo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 210 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of AR Runner's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dunkadillo's.
AR Runner ships an update every 5 days, Dunkadillo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR Runner | Dunkadillo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (210 ratings) | 4.5 (55 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | 90.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 210 — better | 55 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 420 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Semidome Inc. | Thomas Young |
Customer experience
AR Runner
Dunkadillo
User reviews
AR Runner
From 210 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Innovative AR fitness game concept
- 💪 Effective workout and exercise motivation
- 😄 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🆓 No ads in free version
- ⭐ Great replay value and leaderboards
Room to improve
- 🐛 Ground detection failures
- 🐛 Targets drift and float out of view
- 🐛 App crashes occasionally
- 🐛 Camera permission issues
- 📉 Broken on newer phones despite past functionality
Dunkadillo
From 55 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎶 Good music
- 🔝 Unique final boss theme
Room to improve
- 🐛 Controls not showing up in level 35
- 🗣️ Lack of dialogue compared to other games
Bugs and requests
AR Runner
Reported bugs
9 issues- 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
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- Spelling errors in UI ("Appuyez pour commancer")
- Inconsistent performance on larger play fields
- Blocks and targets occasionally invisible
- Compatibility issues with iOS 11 on some devices
Requested features
12 requests- 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)
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- Apple Watch integration
- Adjustable UI elements (disable timer option)
- Tag/chase game mode
- Virtual obstacles and challenges
- Changeable enemy block colors
- Football field-sized play areas
- Racing mode for multiple players
Dunkadillo
Reported bugs
1 issue- Controls not showing up in level 35
Requested features
2 requests- Non-linear levels with time limit enforcer enemies
- Roguelike elements
In-app purchases
AR Runner
- Premium$1.99
Dunkadillo
- Remove Ads$6.99
Questions
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