Comparison

Flying Gorilla vs Ultimate Sackboy

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

Head to head
About

Flying Gorilla

Navigate a ridiculous jungle as a flying gorilla in this addictive endless runner. Dodge obstacles, collect bananas, and chase high scores in fast-paced, replayable runs. Its simple controls and absurd concept make it surprisingly challenging and fun.

Highlights
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Fast, replayable runs
  • Collect bananas and gems
  • Unlockable skins
  • Leaderboards
  • Bright 3D visuals
Features
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A flying gorilla should not work. That is exactly why this endless runner is so hard to quit. Swipe left and right through a ridiculous jungle, dodge bizarre obstacles, collect bananas, and keep your run alive for as long as possible. Flying Gorilla is a funny 3D runner that feels simple in the first second and strangely hard to put down after the tenth run. FEATURES - Simple swipe controls that anyone can learn right away - Fast, replayable runs built for quick sessions and score chasing - Bananas, gems, and unlockable skins that keep every run rewarding - Weird animals, sudden hazards, and chaotic moments that make each run memorable - Bright 3D visuals and a lighthearted tone that never takes itself too seriously - Leaderboards that let you challenge friends and players around the world WHY PLAY FLYING GORILLA? - It's easy to start, but staying alive gets surprisingly intense - The absurd flying gorilla concept makes every run instantly recognizable - Short runs make it perfect for a quick break, while unlocks keep long-term players coming back - It's built for players who want something funny, approachable, and replayable Download Flying Gorilla and see how far your next run can go.

About

Ultimate Sackboy

Embark on an ultimate obstacle racing adventure as an iconic hero. Swipe, dodge, and jump through vibrant tracks, collecting prizes and outsmarting rivals. Customize your character with hundreds of clothing options to win in style.

Highlights
  • Obstacle course racing
  • Swipe to dodge and jump
  • Collect prizes and Bubbles
  • Unlock new tracks and Tiers
  • Daily Duels and tournaments
  • Hundreds of clothing items
  • Season Pass rewards
Features
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Let your imagination run wild in Sackboy’s ultimate adventure! PLAY AS ICONIC HERO SACKBOY as he takes on the legendary Ultimate Games, the most prestigious – and craziest – obstacle racing tournament in all of Craftworld! Can you slide, dodge and weave past classic Sackboy enemies, surpass your rivals to win cool prizes - all while lookin' stylish!? SWIPE TO DODGE, SLIDE, JUMP in this super-competitive runner challenge! Use precise timing, fast reactions, and a little smarts to think ahead and beat all challengers! Can you collect the most Bubbles to win? As you progress, you will unlock more Tiers – allowing Sackboy to explore a variety of awesome tracks, from the vibrantly stitched race tracks to the paper-crafted library halls! DUEL IT OUT in the Daily Duel every day for the ultimate rewards! Take on your rivals in head-to-head contests and tournaments. Join in on Marathon events and compete in crazy missions to win Coins, prizes – or even your rivals’ outfits! DRESS TO IMPRESS with hundreds of clothing varieties to collect, unlock, upgrade and check out! The more you upgrade, the higher your score, so if you're taking part, you better look the part! Sprint your way through the Season Pass ranks to collect all the coolest new costumes and shiniest medals so you can win in style! - From the makers of Lemmings - Puzzle Adventure out now on all devices! Downloaded over 8 million times. Start rescuing the little critters now! View our Privacy Policy at: https://exient.com/games-privacy-policy/ ©2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment. “Sackboy” is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Screenshots

Flying Gorilla4 screens
Ultimate Sackboy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flying Gorilla at 95% against Ultimate Sackboy's 36%. Flying Gorilla also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (58K vs 356). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Flying Gorilla sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Sackboy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flying Gorilla holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flying Gorilla has 58K ratings behind it against 356, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Flying Gorilla's written reviews are positive against 36% of Ultimate Sackboy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flying Gorilla ships an update fortnightly, Ultimate Sackboy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flying Gorilla versus Ultimate Sackboy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlying GorillaUltimate Sackboy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (58K ratings) — better3.5 (356 ratings)
Positive reviews95.1% of reviews — better35.6% of reviews
Number of ratings58K — better356
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPinbit LLCSAD PUPPY

Customer experience

Flying Gorilla

All ratings57,294 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews3,539 reviews
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.9%

Ultimate Sackboy

All ratings350 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral14.9%
Negative30.9%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral17.8%
Negative46.5%

User reviews

Flying Gorilla

From 58K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and engaging concept
  • 🤩 Impressive graphics
  • 💯 Life-changing impact
  • 🙏 Saved lives and relationships

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 Addictive nature leading to neglect of real-life responsibilities
  • 💸 Concerns about excessive in-app purchases

Ultimate Sackboy

From 356 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun mobile game
  • 👍 Nostalgic Sackboy experience
  • 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
  • 🎶 Great music and sound design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Short 45-second runs
  • 🤑 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🧠 Overly difficult progression

Bugs and requests

Flying Gorilla

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Egg hatching glitch causing progress loss
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options for the gorilla
  • Multiplayer mode to compete against friends
  • Expansion of the game's universe and lore

Ultimate Sackboy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Stuck on tutorial screens
  • Ads not working properly
  • Rewards not being granted after watching ads
  • Inconsistent scoring and ranking system

Requested features

5 requests
  • Endless mode option
  • More game modes beyond time trials
  • Improved rewards and progression system
  • Ability to change character name
  • Cloud/iCloud save support

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Flying Gorilla

One-time7
  • 100 Gems$0.49
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 500ジェム$2.99
  • 1000ジェム$5.99
  • 5000ジェム$29.99
  • 10000ジェム$59.99
4 purchases

Ultimate Sackboy

One-time4
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Bag of Gems$4.99
  • Season Pass$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Sack of Gems$9.99

Questions

Is Flying Gorilla free?
Flying Gorilla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate Sackboy free?
Ultimate Sackboy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flying Gorilla or Ultimate Sackboy?
Flying Gorilla is rated higher. Flying Gorilla averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Ultimate Sackboy averages 3.5 from 356 ratings.
Do Flying Gorilla or Ultimate Sackboy have ads?
Both Flying Gorilla and Ultimate Sackboy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flying Gorilla or Ultimate Sackboy?
Flying Gorilla ships an update fortnightly, and Ultimate Sackboy monthly. Most recently, Flying Gorilla was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ultimate Sackboy on October 20, 2026.

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