# Run Squish vs TapKO

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Squish | TapKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-squish/id1427455754/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 142 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MetroplexWeb.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/377458509) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## 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


### TapKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


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