# red (game) vs AlgoRun

red (game) and AlgoRun both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of red (game)'s written reviews are positive against 57% of AlgoRun's. red (game) also leads on ratings volume (511 vs 65). AlgoRun's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. red (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AlgoRun 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 — 4.8 for red (game) against 4.8 for AlgoRun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: red (game) has 511 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of red (game)'s written reviews are positive against 57% of AlgoRun's.

red (game) ships an update every 4 months, AlgoRun every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | red (game) | AlgoRun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-game/id1335080517/reviews) | **[4.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algorun-learn-to-code/id1517210466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **511** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [bitcrumbs s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503498469) |

## What reviewers say

### red (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-game/id1335080517)

This puzzle game challenges players to turn the entire screen red across 50 unique levels. Each level presents a distinct logical puzzle to solve. Hints are available via a light bulb icon if you get stuck.

**Highlights:** 50 unique puzzle levels, Logic-based gameplay, In-game hints available, Ad-free hint experience with purchase

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique and challenging levels
- 🚀 Quick and responsive gameplay
- 🎨 Minimalist and aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Some levels are overly difficult or confusing
- 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Level 48 is nearly impossible to complete
- Hint system not working on some levels
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More color variations or sequels
- Ability to reset levels
- Improved hint system
- Additional difficulty settings


### AlgoRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algorun-learn-to-code/id1517210466)

This game teaches fundamental coding concepts through interactive puzzles. It uses game mechanics inspired by programming principles like functions, loops, and conditionals to build algorithmic thinking skills in a fun and engaging way.

**Highlights:** Algorithmic thinking puzzles, Sequential instruction execution, Functions and recursive loops, Conditionals, Step-by-step debugging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is red (game) free?

red (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AlgoRun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, red (game) or AlgoRun?

AlgoRun is rated higher. red (game) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while AlgoRun averages 4.8 from 65 ratings.

### Do red (game) or AlgoRun have ads?

red (game) shows ads; AlgoRun does not.

### Which is updated more often, red (game) or AlgoRun?

red (game) ships an update every 4 months, and AlgoRun every 3 weeks. Most recently, red (game) was updated on October 19, 2026 and AlgoRun on October 15, 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.*