# Rainbrow vs Scream Chicken! Run

The clearest difference is ads: Rainbrow at none against Scream Chicken! Run's shown. Rainbrow also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 1.4K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Scream Chicken! Run's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rainbrow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scream Chicken! Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Rainbrow against 4.5 for Scream Chicken! Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Rainbrow's written reviews are positive against 68% of Scream Chicken! Run's.

Rainbrow ships an update monthly, Scream Chicken! Run every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainbrow | Scream Chicken! Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbrow/id1312458558/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-chicken-run/id6737270615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 67.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#148** |
| Size | 20 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Gitter](https://appshunter.io/developer/956337904) | [洋 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775198062) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainbrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbrow/id1312458558)

Control a character using only your eyebrows in this unique face-controlled game. Jump over obstacles, collect stars, and dodge a variety of enemies. Discover a special power-up for a temporary advantage.

**Highlights:** Eyebrow control for character movement, Jump up and down mechanics, Dodge various enemies, Collect stars, Special rainbow power-up, High score tracking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Faces | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Unique and creative concept
- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 🎉 Excellent use of iPhone X features
- 🤔 Interesting way to exercise facial muscles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Can make eyebrows/face tired
- 🤓 Doesn't work well in the dark
- 🤨 Calibration issues with facial expressions
- 😒 Compatibility limited to newer iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or doesn't open on some devices
- Facial recognition issues with certain face types
- Inconsistent behavior when moving eyebrows up/down

**Requested features**

- Add more emoji options
- Include a tutorial for new players
- Implement a video recording feature
- Add different game modes or backgrounds
- Improve sensitivity and accuracy of facial recognition


### Scream Chicken! Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-chicken-run/id6737270615)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Control a chicken using only your voice! Make it walk with a soft voice and jump with a loud scream. Experience unique game modes like flight challenges and pitch-guided adventures. Record your best moments and compete with friends globally.

**Highlights:** Voice control gameplay, Multiple game modes, Record and share gameplay, Global leaderboards, Unlockable chicken skins, Adjustable sensitivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun and entertaining concept
- 🎮 Simple yet engaging gameplay
- 😂 Funny and cute chicken character
- 🎯 Innovative voice-control mechanic
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag
- 🔊 Requires loud screaming/yelling
- ⚠️ Unresponsive controls
- 😤 Steep learning curve for some features
- 💰 Ads persist after paid removal

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Significant lag between voice input and chicken response
- Chicken jumps without user input
- Ads reappear after paid removal
- Unresponsive pitch detection in Do Re Mi challenge

**Requested features**

- Better explanation of Do Re Mi pitch control mechanic
- Improved leaderboard functionality
- Forward movement control clarification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainbrow free?

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

### Is Scream Chicken! Run free?

Scream Chicken! Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rainbrow or Scream Chicken! Run?

Rainbrow is rated higher. Rainbrow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Scream Chicken! Run averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Rainbrow or Scream Chicken! Run have ads?

Scream Chicken! Run shows ads; Rainbrow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rainbrow or Scream Chicken! Run?

Rainbrow ships an update monthly, and Scream Chicken! Run every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rainbrow was updated on October 22, 2026 and Scream Chicken! Run on October 27, 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.*