Comparison

Spitkiss vs Populus Run

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

Head to head
About

Spitkiss

Experience a unique one-finger platformer where you navigate a surreal world using intuitive swipe controls. Explore 80 levels filled with challenges, a quirky love story told through comics and emojis, and unique gameplay mechanics.

Highlights
  • One-finger platformer
  • Intuitive swipe-to-jump controls
  • 80 levels with replayability
  • Trippy love story with comics and emojis
  • Organic progression and challenges
Features
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Spitkiss is a colorful and true one finger platformer that lets you enter into the lovely world of the Spitkissers, tiny creatures that communicate through body fluids and emojis. With an innovative swipe to jump mechanic optimized for modern touchscreens and touchpads, Spitkiss throws out virtual buttons and other tropes of classic platformers. *** European Games Showcase 2018 *** *** Indie Prize Finalist 2018 *** *** Global Top Round Winner 2017 *** *** Respawn Indie Showcase 2017 *** You will have to lovespit your way through organs by jumping, trickling, bouncing and bullet timing. Surgical precision and reflexes will be required to see the outcome of Ymer's feelings ! The game’s scenario includes themes of polyamory and genderfluid/non-binary identities on two layers. One story takes place in the metanarrative of the Spitkissers, the other in the hand-drawn tale of Ymer, whose body is represented as the playground of this game. <3 Main Features <3 - 80 levels with replayability challenges - A trippy love story told through comics and emojis. - Organic progression and pee challenges. - Intuitive and simple swipe-to-jump controls. <3 Quotes <3 "This is a game that doesn’t just elevate the mobile platform with its balance between mechanics and narrative, but the videogame medium as well." - Paste Magazine "What’s really cool about Spitkiss is its one-thumb controls that allow you to fling your character’s spit around each level." - TouchArcade "The cute look, the ingenious gameplay and the ridiculously low price make Spitkiss a must-have!" - Shock2 "I did play the game and I loved it!" - Nifflas, Uurnog Uurnlimited

About

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.

Highlights
  • Control a crowd of people
  • Dodge giant fast food
  • Slide down pipes
  • Battle rapper bosses
  • Hardcore mode
  • Collect secret characters
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Spitkiss4 screens
Populus Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Populus Run at Free against Spitkiss's $1.99. Populus Run also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 23). Spitkiss's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (88% vs 70%). On rating, update cadence, 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

Populus Run is free to download; Spitkiss costs $1.99 up front. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spitkiss asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Populus Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Populus Run has 1.5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Spitkiss's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spitkiss ships an update every 3 weeks, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spitkiss versus Populus Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpitkissPopulus Run
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (23 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings231.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB523 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalFIFTYTWO

Customer experience

Spitkiss

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Populus Run

All ratings1,512 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

Spitkiss

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

None

Spitkiss

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Populus Run

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is Spitkiss free?
Spitkiss costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Populus Run free?
Populus Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spitkiss or Populus Run?
Populus Run is rated higher. Spitkiss averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Spitkiss or Populus Run have ads?
Neither Spitkiss nor Populus Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spitkiss or Populus Run?
Spitkiss ships an update every 3 weeks, and Populus Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Spitkiss was updated on November 2, 2026 and Populus Run on November 3, 2026.

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