# Pen Run vs Draw Duel

The clearest difference is rating: Draw Duel at 4.6 against Pen Run's 4.0. Draw Duel also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 4.6K). Pen Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (35% vs 27%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pen Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Draw Duel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Draw Duel holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw Duel has 29K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Pen Run's written reviews are positive against 27% of Draw Duel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pen Run ships an update monthly, Draw Duel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pen Run | Draw Duel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen-run/id1423608757/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-duel/id1532928122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **35.4% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Pen Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen-run/id1423608757)

Race your pen through challenging levels, avoiding obstacles and outmaneuvering opponents. Aim to reach as many levels as possible in this fast-paced competition.

**Highlights:** Race your pen, Avoid obstacles, Hit other players, Progress through levels, Competitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept and creative design
- 👍 Customizable pens and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive number of ads
- 🐛 Glitches and loading issues
- 🔍 Lack of multiplayer or online features

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during races
- Unresponsive controls
- Freezing on loading screens

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve overall performance and stability


### Draw Duel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-duel/id1532928122)

Engage in an action-packed dueling game where your finger movements control a sword. Swipe, slice, and stab to defeat opponents in realistic sword fights. Unlock new styles and swords as you progress.

**Highlights:** Finger-controlled sword combat, Realistic physics simulation, Unlockable sword styles and upgrades, Simple and addictive gameplay, Relaxing virtual sword fighting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Epic game
- 👍 Fun game
- 🎨 Awesome game
- 🤖 Unique game idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🐌 Repetitive and boring
- 🥱 Laggy and unresponsive
- 🤖 Fake PvP mode
- 💰 Money-hungry with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing
- Progression reset on death
- Incorrect money rewards

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety
- Offline mode
- Joystick controls
- Reduced ads
- Persistent progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pen Run free?

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

### Is Draw Duel free?

Draw Duel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pen Run or Draw Duel?

Draw Duel is rated higher. Pen Run averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Draw Duel averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Pen Run or Draw Duel have ads?

Draw Duel shows ads; Pen Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pen Run or Draw Duel?

Pen Run ships an update monthly, and Draw Duel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pen Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Draw Duel on October 29, 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.*