# Run Squish vs Ollie’s Arcade

The clearest difference is price: Ollie’s Arcade at Free against Run Squish's $0.99. Ollie’s Arcade also leads on ratings volume (137 vs 17). Run Squish's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Ollie’s Arcade is free to download; Run Squish costs $0.99 up front. Ollie’s Arcade sells 2 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 4.8 for Ollie’s Arcade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ollie’s Arcade has 137 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Run Squish's written reviews are positive against 82% of Ollie’s Arcade's.

Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, Ollie’s Arcade every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Squish | Ollie’s Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-squish/id1427455754/reviews)** | [4.8 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ollies-arcade/id6446127619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 142 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetroplexWeb.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/377458509) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## 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


### Ollie’s Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ollies-arcade/id6446127619)

Experience classic arcade and handheld gaming on your phone with a collection of retro-styled mini-games. Enjoy challenging yet simple gameplay with no ads, coins, or subscriptions required. Accessible for all, including those with color-blindness, and supports game controllers and keyboards.

**Highlights:** Retro-styled mini-games, Ad-free experience, No in-app purchases or subscriptions, Accessible design for color-blindness, Game controller and keyboard support, Handheld electronic game simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tranquility Touchdown | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snake | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Squish free?

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

### Is Ollie’s Arcade free?

Ollie’s Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Run Squish or Ollie’s Arcade?

Run Squish is rated higher. Run Squish averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Ollie’s Arcade averages 4.8 from 137 ratings.

### Do Run Squish or Ollie’s Arcade have ads?

Neither Run Squish nor Ollie’s Arcade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Squish or Ollie’s Arcade?

Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, and Ollie’s Arcade every 8 months. Most recently, Run Squish was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ollie’s Arcade on October 23, 2026.

---

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