# Traffic Run! vs ScaleMan

The clearest difference is rating: Traffic Run! at 4.6 against ScaleMan's 4.1. Traffic Run! also leads on ratings volume (477K vs 2.4K) and review sentiment (55% vs 45%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Traffic Run! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traffic Run! has 477K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Traffic Run!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of ScaleMan's.

Traffic Run! ships an update every 2 months, ScaleMan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffic Run! | ScaleMan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (477K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-run/id1434400630/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleman-large-and-small/id6443717821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **477K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 44.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | #158 |
| Size | 436 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffic Run!

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### ScaleMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleman-large-and-small/id6443717821)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Control a character's size by sliding to navigate through challenging obstacle courses. Grow or shrink to overcome various barriers and reach the goal. Compete against enemies every five stages in this fun running game.

**Highlights:** Resize character with slider, Navigate obstacle courses, Compete against enemies, One-finger swipe controls, Variety of obstacles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and unique concept
- 🎮 Enjoyable racing/size-changing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads after every level
- 🤖 Repetitive and easy AI opponents
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔒 Forced ads for new skins

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through the floor glitch
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Challenging player-vs-player mode
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Ability to create custom levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traffic Run! free?

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

### Is ScaleMan free?

ScaleMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Traffic Run! or ScaleMan?

Traffic Run! is rated higher. Traffic Run! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 477K ratings, while ScaleMan averages 4.1 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Traffic Run! or ScaleMan have ads?

Both Traffic Run! and ScaleMan show ads.

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

Traffic Run! ships an update every 2 months, and ScaleMan every 3 months. Most recently, Traffic Run! was updated on September 26, 2026 and ScaleMan on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Traffic Run! or ScaleMan?

Traffic Run! currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and ScaleMan at #158. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*