# Traffic Run! vs Flippy Race

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Traffic Run! at none against Flippy Race's 5. Traffic Run! also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 42%) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). Flippy Race's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flippy Race sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Traffic Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Traffic Run! against 4.7 for Flippy Race. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 480K and 175K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Traffic Run!'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Flippy Race's.

Traffic Run! ships an update every 2 months, Flippy Race every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffic Run! | Flippy Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (480K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-run/id1434400630/reviews) | **[4.7 (175K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-race/id1434562378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **480K** | 175K |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffic Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-run/id1434400630)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Navigate busy streets by tapping to control your vehicle. Avoid collisions with other cars and reach the goal to clear levels. This simple, addictive game offers a thrilling driving challenge.

**Highlights:** Tap to control vehicle, Cross streets safely, Avoid hitting cars, Reach the goal, Addictive gameplay, Multiple levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Diverse car selection
- 💰 Generous coin rewards
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Levels too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Car drifting off the road
- Game freezing after watching ad
- Coins not registering properly
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Increase level difficulty and variety
- Add more car customization options
- Implement daily challenges or objectives
- Improve ad monetization model


### Flippy Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-race/id1434562378)

Experience thrilling high-speed water races on a jet ski. Navigate obstacles, collect coins, and perform aerial spins for speed boosts. Complete missions to unlock new vehicles and enjoy the ultimate racing adventure.

**Highlights:** High-speed water racing, Obstacle avoidance, Coin collection, Jet ski spin boost, Ramp air-time, Mission completion, Unlockable vehicles

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ducky | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3350 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7600 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 💡 Ability to turn off WiFi to avoid ads
- 🚀 Quick races that are great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Repetitive track designs and gameplay
- 💰 Expensive boats and upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and purchases being lost
- Inconsistent behavior of the Crocodile boat
- Invisible obstacles causing crashes
- Freezing and lagging during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More track variety and challenges
- Ability to race against friends
- Meaningful uses for coins beyond upgrades
- Improved boat performance and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traffic Run! free?

Traffic Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flippy Race free?

Flippy Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Traffic Run! or Flippy Race?

Flippy Race is rated higher. Traffic Run! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 480K ratings, while Flippy Race averages 4.7 from 175K ratings.

### Do Traffic Run! or Flippy Race have ads?

Both Traffic Run! and Flippy Race show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Traffic Run! or Flippy Race?

Traffic Run! ships an update every 2 months, and Flippy Race every 4 months. Most recently, Traffic Run! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Flippy Race on October 27, 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.*