# Running Games for Kids! vs EduKid

The clearest difference is rating: EduKid at 5.0 against Running Games for Kids!'s 4.3. EduKid also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Running Games for Kids!'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (492 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Games for Kids! sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and EduKid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EduKid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Games for Kids! has 492 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Running Games for Kids!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of EduKid's.

Running Games for Kids! ships an update every 4 months, EduKid every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Games for Kids! | EduKid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-games-for-kids/id1326860594/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edukid-basic-math-for-kids/id1545343926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **492** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 778 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skidos Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/733707732) | [Meemu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463187842) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Games for Kids!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-games-for-kids/id1326860594)

This app offers a variety of educational games designed to engage children and foster a love for learning. It covers essential skills like math, reading, and emotional well-being through interactive activities and expert-curated content. Parents can personalize learning paths and monitor progress within a safe, ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Math exercises (number sense, arithmetic, geometry), Tracing letters and numbers, Phonics and interactive reading, Emotional well-being activities, Educational videos, Healthy vs. unhealthy food identification game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SKIDOS Pass: Enjoy Full Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month learning subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| SKIDOS: GET 40+ LEARNING GAMES | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| SKIDOS Pass: Enjoy Full Access | $51.99 | per year |
| SKIDOS: GET 40+ LEARNING GAMES | $64.99 | per year |
| SKIDOS Pass: Enjoy Full Access | $64.99 | per year |
| Skidos Runners | $6.99 | one-time |
| Genius 6-year Learning Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great math learning game
- 💡 Fun way to learn
- 👍 Good for ages 4-10
- 👍 Kids love it
- 📈 Tracks progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay to play
- 👎 Poor nutrition message
- 👎 Not enough math questions
- 👎 Running part too easy

**Requested features**

- Make game free or offer more free content
- Adjust nutrition mechanics for healthier message
- Increase math question difficulty/frequency
- Make running part more challenging


### EduKid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edukid-basic-math-for-kids/id1545343926)

This app makes learning math fun for young children with interactive games covering addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. It also introduces colors and numbers, offering a holistic approach to early education.

**Highlights:** Addition adventures, Subtraction safari, Division discovery, Multiplication mastery, Color and number learning, Interactive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Math yearly subscription | $15.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Games for Kids! free?

Running Games for Kids! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EduKid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Running Games for Kids! or EduKid?

EduKid is rated higher. Running Games for Kids! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while EduKid averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Running Games for Kids! or EduKid have ads?

Neither Running Games for Kids! nor EduKid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Running Games for Kids! or EduKid?

Running Games for Kids! ships an update every 4 months, and EduKid every 27 months. Most recently, Running Games for Kids! was updated on November 2, 2026 and EduKid on November 3, 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.*