# Splashy Cube vs Populus Run

The clearest difference is rating: Populus Run at 4.7 against Splashy Cube's 3.7. Populus Run also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 13) and device support (5 vs 3). Splashy Cube's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splashy Cube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Populus Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Populus Run has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Splashy Cube's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's.

Splashy Cube ships an update every 9 days, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splashy Cube | Populus Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-cube-color-run/id1436136401/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Orbital Knight sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814466050) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Splashy Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-cube-color-run/id1436136401)

Navigate a colorful labyrinth, rolling a block and splashing balls of the same color. Avoid different colored balls, spikes, and gaps to reach the end of each challenging level. Master your skills with easy-to-learn controls and beautiful visuals.

**Highlights:** Colorful labyrinth navigation, Block rolling mechanics, Same-color ball splashing, Obstacle avoidance (spikes, gaps), Easy tap controls, Beautiful visuals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |


### Populus Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867)

Control a crowd of people in this unique running game. Dodge obstacles, battle quirky bosses, and discover hidden characters. Enjoy the full experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Control a crowd of people, Dodge giant fast food, Slide down pipes, Battle rapper bosses, Hardcore mode, Collect secret characters, Original soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Great developers
- 👍 Fantastic music
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after first few levels
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Saved data not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- Make the full game free to play
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve level selection UI
- Allow customization of controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splashy Cube free?

Splashy Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Populus Run free?

Populus Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Splashy Cube or Populus Run?

Populus Run is rated higher. Splashy Cube averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Splashy Cube or Populus Run have ads?

Neither Splashy Cube nor Populus Run shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splashy Cube or Populus Run?

Splashy Cube ships an update every 9 days, and Populus Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Splashy Cube was updated on September 10, 2026 and Populus Run on September 25, 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.*