# Spitkiss vs Populus Run

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spitkiss | Populus Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spitkiss/id1421224576/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 431 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Spitkiss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spitkiss/id1421224576)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*