# Rest in Pieces vs Populus Run

The clearest difference is ads: Populus Run at none against Rest in Pieces's shown. Populus Run also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Rest in Pieces's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rest in Pieces sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Populus Run 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 Rest in Pieces against 4.7 for Populus Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Rest in Pieces's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's.

Rest in Pieces ships an update every 2 months, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest in Pieces | Populus Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-in-pieces/id1400170588/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Itatake.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464653469) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Rest in Pieces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-in-pieces/id1400170588)

Guide fragile porcelain figurines through terrifying nightmares, avoiding obstacles to save trapped souls. Collect gems, unlock unique figurines, and conquer deadly nightmares by defeating bosses. A challenging yet accessible game of skill and precision.

**Highlights:** Swing figurines through nightmares, Defeat bosses to awaken souls, Collect gems, Unlock unique figurines, Save 21 souls, Conquer 7 nightmares

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Free Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives + 500 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives + 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Skins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box full of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Box with Gems + 100 extra | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag full of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique and creepy atmosphere
- 💡 Interesting concept of saving souls from nightmares
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Great sound design and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited lives system requiring ads or purchases
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and hit detection issues
- 🔋 Frustrating difficulty spikes in later levels
- 💰 In-app purchases feel overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when watching ads
- Inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging nightmare levels
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to disable vibrations
- Timed life regeneration instead of ads
- Difficulty settings or checkpoints


### Populus Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867)

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.

**Highlights:** Control a crowd of people, Dodge giant fast food, Slide down pipes, Battle rapper bosses, Hardcore mode, Collect secret characters, Original soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Great developers
- 👍 Fantastic music
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after first few levels
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Saved data not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- Make the full game free to play
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve level selection UI
- Allow customization of controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rest in Pieces free?

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

### Is Populus Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rest in Pieces or Populus Run?

Rest in Pieces is rated higher. Rest in Pieces averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Rest in Pieces or Populus Run have ads?

Rest in Pieces shows ads; Populus Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rest in Pieces or Populus Run?

Rest in Pieces ships an update every 2 months, and Populus Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Rest in Pieces was updated on November 6, 2026 and Populus Run on November 7, 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.*