Comparison

Runaway Duffy vs Snake Core

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

Head to head
About

Runaway Duffy

Guide a character through a forest filled with obstacles and enemies by jumping from block to block. Collect coins to unlock costumes with special powers and choose between story or endless challenge modes.

Highlights
  • Over 80 levels
  • 3 Endless Challenges
  • Over 120 unlockable costumes
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Original soundtrack
  • Simple yet challenging gameplay
Features
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Maybe running away from home wasn't the best idea… Because he can't fly, Duffy has to jump from block to block across a forest full of tricky obstacles and deadly enemies. Jumping is exhausting though! The higher Duffy has to jump the more energy he uses, but perfect jumps can help Duffy recover health and earn extra coins. Use the coins you collect to unlock new costumes with special powers! Play Story Mode to help Duffy find his way back home, or unlock endless levels in Challenge Mode and compete to become the champion of the woods! Features: - Over 80 levels - 3 types Endless Challenges - Over 120 Costumes to unlock - Beautiful graphics and original soundtrack - Simple but challenging gameplay Have fun, and don't forget to rate us!

About

Snake Core

Command an army of soldier units in an inter-galactic war against aliens. Engage in various game modes, upgrade your forces, and navigate a multi-route map to defeat the Alien Overlord. Designed for short, engaging gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Multiple control schemes
  • Inter-galactic alien war theme
  • Node-based mission map
  • Unit and defense upgrades
  • Short game sessions
Features
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+ Playable in Landscape AND Portrait mode! + Different control schemes (see Options menu) Snake Core is an Arcade game combining the gameplay mechanics of a classic Snake but twisting and turning the setting and variation into an inter-galactic war against an alien threat ! Command your army of different soldier units as they attack aliens, take out bombs, retrieve soldiers, defend key locations, and hunt down big Snake like creatures. The game plays in different game-modes, with a multi-route map that allows the player to decide the best route to the Alien Overlord. Upgrade your soldiers, with new units and new skills. Upgrade defense systems and use power-ups to survive the intergalactic war. FEATURES ] Simple to master – The game is easy to understand, and it allows everyone to enjoy the commanding of the army ] Node based mission map – A randomized mission screen, allows you to choose which path you take to reach the end boss. ] Upgrades – Recruit new units, and upgrade your units for a stronger army. ] Short game sessions – Snake Core is designed for short gaming sessions, a great game to pick up at any time for a quick go!

Screenshots

Runaway Duffy4 screens
Snake Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

Runaway Duffy and Snake Core both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Runaway Duffy's written reviews are positive against 55% of Snake Core's. Runaway Duffy also leads on price (Free vs $3.99). Snake Core's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Runaway Duffy is free to download; Snake Core costs $3.99 up front. Runaway Duffy sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Snake Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Runaway Duffy against 4.0 for Snake Core. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Runaway Duffy's written reviews are positive against 55% of Snake Core's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Runaway Duffy versus Snake Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunaway DuffySnake Core
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.08.0
Further details — not scored
Size419 MB63 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTiny GamesPascal Bestebroer

Customer experience

Runaway Duffy

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Snake Core

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Runaway Duffy

One-time6
  • 10000 Duffy coins$0.99
  • GOLD DUFFY$1.99
  • MECHANIC DUFFY$1.99
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  • TELEVISION DUFFY$1.99
  • 50000 Duffy coins$4.99
  • 100000 Duffy coins$8.99
None

Snake Core

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runaway Duffy free?
Runaway Duffy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snake Core free?
Snake Core costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Runaway Duffy or Snake Core?
Runaway Duffy and Snake Core are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Runaway Duffy or Snake Core have ads?
Neither Runaway Duffy nor Snake Core shows ads.

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