Comparison

Pingus vs Blox Runner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pingus

Experience a challenging 2D platformer with endless hours of fun. Master levels and then test your skills in Arcade Mode to achieve high scores. This game offers a quick, engaging, and rewarding platforming adventure.

Highlights
  • 2D platformer gameplay
  • Challenging levels
  • Arcade Mode
  • High score tracking
  • Endless fun
Features
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In Konig Games' first release to the app store, we are excited to show you Pingus, the worlds best 2D platformer for iOS. Its a quick, fun, and punishing game with endless hours of fun. Once you've mastered the levels, try out Arcade Mode and see how high you can get your score!

About

Blox Runner

Embark on an endless running adventure, navigating treacherous obstacles and defeating bosses. Unlock unique heroes with special abilities, explore enchanting worlds, and customize your characters. Enjoy offline play and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Unlock unique heroes with special abilities
  • Conquer diverse obstacle patterns
  • Explore enchanting worlds
  • Defeat mighty world bosses
  • Climb the global leaderboard
  • Unlock powerful upgrades and augmentations
  • Collect daily login and AFK rewards
  • Offline play supported
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Blox Runner: Experience the Ultimate Endless Running Adventure! Join the thrilling escapade in Blox Runner, where you navigate through treacherous obstacles, outsmart cunning enemies, and defeat formidable bosses in your quest to save the kingdom. With its unique blend of casual RPG elements and fast-paced action, Blox Runner offers an unforgettable endless running experience. Key Features: ▶ Unlock Unique Heroes: Choose from a diverse roster of heroes, each with special abilities to aid your journey. ▶ Conquer Diverse Patterns: Face an ever-changing array of obstacles and challenges in your path. ▶ Explore Enchanting Worlds: Travel across multiple realms, each with distinct environments and obstacles. ▶ Defeat Mighty World Bosses: Engage in epic battles against colossal bosses with unique powers and strategies. ▶ Climb the Leaderboard: Compete with players worldwide and showcase your skills. ▶ Unlock Powerful Upgrades: Enhance your heroes and boosts to increase your chances of success. ▶ Collect Rewards: Enjoy daily login bonuses, marathon rewards, and AFK loot to fuel your adventure. ▶ Customize with Augmentations: Tailor your run with special augmentations to suit your play style. ▶ Outfit Your Heroes: Dress your heroes in stylish outfits for added flair. ▶ Unlock the Dragon Dungeon: Venture into the depths for even greater challenges and rewards. ▶ Track Your Progress: Monitor all your stats to see how far you've come. ▶ No Stamina, No Limits: Play as much as you want without any stamina restrictions. ▶ Offline Play: Enjoy the game anytime, anywhere, and sync your progress online when convenient. Blox Runner combines strategy, skill, and speed, making every run a thrilling experience. Whether you're battling bosses, climbing the leaderboard, or simply enjoying the journey, there's always something new to discover. Note: Best experienced on iPhone 6s and above. Some features may not be supported on devices with lower specs.

Screenshots

Pingus2 screens
Blox Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pingus at none against Blox Runner's 10. Pingus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Blox Runner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price and device support 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. Blox Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pingus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blox Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pingus has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Pingus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blox Runner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pingus ships an update every 9 days, Blox Runner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pingus versus Blox Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingusBlox Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB339 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAdam KonigSumoa Slush LLC

Customer experience

Pingus

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Blox Runner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pingus

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Blox Runner

One-time10
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • Pouch of Diamonds$0.99
  • Case of Diamonds$2.99
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  • Remove All Ads$4.99
  • Hero Reaper$4.99
  • Hero Ice Mage$4.99
  • No Ads Hero Bundle$6.99
  • Chest of Diamonds$9.99
  • Crate of Diamonds$24.99
  • Boat of Diamonds$49.99

Questions

Is Pingus free?
Pingus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blox Runner free?
Blox Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pingus or Blox Runner?
Blox Runner is rated higher. Pingus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Blox Runner averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pingus or Blox Runner have ads?
Blox Runner shows ads; Pingus does not.
Which is updated more often, Pingus or Blox Runner?
Pingus ships an update every 9 days, and Blox Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pingus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blox Runner on November 3, 2026.

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