Comparison

Run Squish vs TapKO

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

Head to head
About

Run Squish

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
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An assortment of Halloween monsters have gotten loose! Visit unique environments and squish them to curb the outbreak! Tap a monster to squish in a cartoon burst of color and goo. Squish as many as possible in the shortest amount of time to score bonuses. But watch out, because the monsters will fight back! - Don't let the Gooey Ghosts slime you! - These Vampire Bats have been feeding... and they bite! - See the creatures of Eyeball Land bounce to the music hypnotically, and attack your mind! The Ghosts, Eyeballs, and Vampire levels have returned for Halloween. And now, they fight back! • Three squishable halloween monsters and environments • Fun combo system to earn insanely high scores • Balance your high score with survival as monsters attack you • Many small game balancing, graphics updates, and other improvements • Tutorial for new players • Easy to learn gameplay • Get ridiculously high scores as your skill improves • Unlock three "Hall-o-ween" experiences as you play. Thank you for playing, and please let us know of any issues, questions, or ideas you have! More content coming soon, including a never-before-released Winter course, and the return of Springtime levels.

About

TapKO

Tap and punch your way to victory in this knockout idle boxing game. Train your fighter, face formidable opponents, and watch the competition pile up. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases as you become the ultimate boxer.

Highlights
  • Rapid fire punching mechanics
  • Fighter stat upgrades (strength, defense, speed, health)
  • Variety of formidable opponents
  • Auto-punch feature
  • Exclusive Halfbrick+ membership content
  • Early Access gameplay
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Available exclusively for Halfbrick+ members - TapKO is in Early Access! From the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, get ready to rumble with TapKO - the knockout idle game that packs a punch! Jab, bob, and weave your way to the top, and train your fighter to become the ultimate boxer. Play it now to help shape the future of the game! KEY FEATURES: ● Rapid Fire Punches: Tap your way to victory! The faster you tap, the quicker they topple ● Uninterrupted gameplay without ads or in-app purchases ● Power in Your Hands: Boost your fighter's strength, defense, speed, and health ● Formidable Opponents: Take on a variety of different contenders ● Pile ‘em high! Watch the competition pile up as you knockout foe after foe ● Auto punch! Build up your speed to punch while you sit back and enjoy the fight WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com *************************************** Terms of Use: https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Run Squish4 screens
TapKO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TapKO at Free against Run Squish's $0.99. Run Squish's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On ratings volume, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

TapKO is free to download; Run Squish costs $0.99 up front. TapKO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Run Squish asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Run Squish holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Run Squish's written reviews are positive against 67% of TapKO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, TapKO every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Run Squish versus TapKO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun SquishTapKO
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB306 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMetroplexWeb.comHalfbrick

Customer experience

Run Squish

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TapKO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

Run Squish

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

TapKO

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99

Questions

Is Run Squish free?
Run Squish costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapKO free?
TapKO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Run Squish or TapKO?
Run Squish is rated higher. Run Squish averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while TapKO averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Run Squish or TapKO have ads?
TapKO shows ads; Run Squish does not.
Which is updated more often, Run Squish or TapKO?
Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, and TapKO every 3 months. Most recently, Run Squish was updated on October 7, 2026 and TapKO on October 7, 2026.

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