# Space Pickle vs Hit & Run

Space Pickle and Hit & Run both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Space Pickle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Hit & Run's. Space Pickle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Hit & Run's advantage is ratings volume (76K vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hit & Run sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Space Pickle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Space Pickle against 4.8 for Hit & Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hit & Run has 76K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Space Pickle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Hit & Run's.

Space Pickle ships an update every 3 months, Hit & Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Pickle | Hit & Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-pickle/id1365316387/reviews)** | [4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-and-run-level-rush/id1620473280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **76K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 572 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Stout](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365316386) | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Pickle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-pickle/id1365316387)

Tap to keep a character in flight, collecting items while avoiding obstacles. Future updates aim to add protective shields and attraction tools.

**Highlights:** Tap-based flight control, Collect pickle friends for points, Avoid asteroid collisions, High score chasing gameplay, Future feature development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hit & Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-and-run-level-rush/id1620473280)

Embark on an action-packed runner adventure as a stickman warrior. Level up your character by defeating enemies and smashing obstacles with simple swipes. Navigate traps, utilize portals, and challenge epic bosses to save the town.

**Highlights:** Level up by defeating enemies, Swipe to smash obstacles, Avoid traps and tricks, Utilize mysterious portals, Fight epic bosses, Action RPG elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| noads_2.99 | $2.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎨 Cool graphics and skins
- 💪 Satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤯 Excessive ads even after paying to remove them
- 🐢 Laggy performance
- 🤔 Repetitive and easy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Enemies clipping through levels
- Rewards not properly credited

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and bosses
- Ability to customize character colors
- Expand the village area with new content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Pickle free?

Space Pickle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hit & Run free?

Hit & Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Pickle or Hit & Run?

Space Pickle is rated higher. Space Pickle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Hit & Run averages 4.8 from 76K ratings.

### Do Space Pickle or Hit & Run have ads?

Both Space Pickle and Hit & Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Pickle or Hit & Run?

Space Pickle ships an update every 3 months, and Hit & Run every 2 months. Most recently, Space Pickle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hit & Run on November 8, 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.*