Speedy Crawler vs Populus Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedy Crawler
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---A FREE ADDICTIVE GAME--- A soldier is stranded in the desert. He must reach the final post in order to escape from obstacles by crawling. How to play : 1. Get Coins 2. Touch and drag the character to move
Populus Run
Control a crowd of people in this unique running game. Dodge obstacles, battle quirky bosses, and discover hidden characters. Enjoy the full experience with a one-time purchase.
- Control a crowd of people
- Dodge giant fast food
- Slide down pipes
- Battle rapper bosses
- Hardcore mode
- Collect secret characters
- Original soundtrack
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Play the opening levels for free with no ads. Unlock the full game forever with a single in-app purchase. Populus Run is the unconventional running game where you control a crowd of people. • Dodge giant fast food • Slide down pipes like at a waterpark • Battle rapper bosses, including Macaron, Donut, and Burger • Test yourself in Hardcore mode • Collect all the secret characters who are hidden in the levels • Show your respect for the upbeat original soundtrack with its choral singing Populus Run was originally released exclusively on Apple Arcade. Now it's available on the App Store. If you've played the game before, your progress and achievements will be carried over.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedy Crawler at none against Populus Run's 1. Speedy Crawler also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Populus Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 10 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speedy Crawler asks for nothing beyond the download.
Speedy Crawler ships an update every 10 months, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedy Crawler | Populus Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 523 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | PT. Agra Karya Digital | FIFTYTWO |
Bugs and requests
Speedy Crawler
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Populus Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing on login screen
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Saved data not restoring properly
Requested features
4 requests- Make the full game free to play
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve level selection UI
- Allow customization of controls
In-app purchases
Speedy Crawler
No in-app purchases
Populus Run
- Full Game$3.99
Questions
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