# Run Squish vs Space Critters Puzzle Arcade

The clearest difference is price: Space Critters Puzzle Arcade at Free against Run Squish's $0.99. Space Critters Puzzle Arcade also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Run Squish's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Critters Puzzle Arcade is free to download; Run Squish costs $0.99 up front. Space Critters Puzzle Arcade sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Run Squish asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Run Squish against 4.7 for Space Critters Puzzle Arcade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Run Squish's written reviews are positive against 90% of Space Critters Puzzle Arcade's.

Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, Space Critters Puzzle Arcade every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Squish | Space Critters Puzzle Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-squish/id1427455754/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-critters-puzzle-arcade/id1540746679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 142 MB | 502 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetroplexWeb.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/377458509) | [Hekka Fresh Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514222846) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Squish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-squish/id1427455754)

Tap cartoon monsters to squish them in a burst of color and goo. Score bonuses by squishing as many as possible quickly, but be aware that the monsters will fight back. Unlock new environments and experiences as you play.

**Highlights:** Tap to squish monsters, Score bonuses for speed, Monsters fight back, Unlockable Halloween experiences, Fun combo system, Easy to learn gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Critters Puzzle Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-critters-puzzle-arcade/id1540746679)

Engage in a fast-paced arcade puzzle game where you swipe matching fruit cubes to build energy, blast obstacles, and survive against the clock. Master pattern-swipe mechanics and trigger power-ups to clear columns and achieve high scores. Progress through a story mode to save the Space Critters.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based puzzle gameplay, Fast arcade pacing, Timed levels, Pattern-swipe mechanics, Power systems and combo chains, Story mode with progressive difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BIG HEART PLUS PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| ALL OF THE TIME PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| THE BOOM PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| THE BOOM PACK 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PLENTY O' TIME PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| THE FREEZE PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| SUPER 55 PACK | $12.99 | one-time |
| WATERKING 75 PACK | $15.99 | one-time |
| BOOMING 75 PACK | $16.99 | one-time |
| THE WORKS | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Squish free?

Run Squish costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Critters Puzzle Arcade free?

Space Critters Puzzle Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Run Squish or Space Critters Puzzle Arcade?

Run Squish is rated higher. Run Squish averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Space Critters Puzzle Arcade averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Run Squish or Space Critters Puzzle Arcade have ads?

Space Critters Puzzle Arcade shows ads; Run Squish does not.

### Which is updated more often, Run Squish or Space Critters Puzzle Arcade?

Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, and Space Critters Puzzle Arcade every 3 weeks. Most recently, Run Squish was updated on November 2, 2026 and Space Critters Puzzle Arcade 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.*