Comparison

Squish Machine vs Battle Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Squish Machine

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced action puzzler where you must avoid being squished. Progress through hundreds of levels, unlock cute characters, and enjoy vibrant visuals and upbeat sound. Challenge yourself in arcade and timed modes for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • 240 quick levels
  • 28 unlockable characters
  • Vibrant visuals
  • Upbeat sound design
  • Arcade mode unlocked
  • Timed Mode
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Welcome to the Squish Machine! A machine designed only for squishing slow pokes who can’t turn it off in time. Are you quick enough for this action puzzler? Features include: • 240 quick, bite-sized levels at launch to progress through! • 28 cute characters to unlock! • Vibrant, fun visuals! • Upbeat sound design! • If you manage to survive the squish through level 160, you unlock an arcade mode. How many levels can you survive in a row? A million? Well, let’s see it, friend! • Timed Mode! Try and get through the first 100 levels as quickly as possible. This game is supported by advertising, but a one-time purchase removes the ads that appear during game play breaks.

About

Battle Run

Experience an adrenaline-pumping multiplayer racing game where you outrun opponents through treacherous obstacle courses. Collect unique runners with special skills, battle with explosive items, and race to the finish line in vibrant worlds. Compete against friends or players worldwide in fast-paced, real-time action.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer races
  • Unique runners with special skills
  • Over 500,000 unique stages
  • 20+ unique items, weapons, and power-ups
  • Collect and upgrade runners
  • Progress through a battle track for rewards
Features
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Ready, set, RUN! Welcome to Battle Run! The adrenaline-pumping party racing game loved by millions of fans is back! From the studio behind Tap Titans 2 and the popular Beat The Boss franchise, comes the return of long-awaited and fan-favourite real-time running multiplayer game - Battle Run! Escape wicked rockets, evade spinning axes, and navigate past sneaky hazards - it's the ultimate race to the finish line! Party up and play with your friends in an action packed race and charge into first place! Become a racing legend as you outrun your opponents and compete in real-time multiplayer battles! With runner’s like Ryder and his volcanic rain, Dust’s high-speed skateboard, and Macie’s explosive leap, it’s an attack blitz waiting to happen! Revamped with all-new Runners, explosive items, and racing across vibrant worlds, this is Battle Run like never before. WITH BATTLE RUN YOU CAN: RACE to the finish line in a free to play real-time action packed running multiplayer mobile game. RECRUIT a roster of many powerful and speedy runners, each with an unique skill in their arsenal. PLAY over 500,000 uniquely crafted stages and platform combinations so no race is ever the same! BATTLE it out across different stages with 20+ unique items, weapons, skills , and power-ups. COMPETE in real-time fast paced races against up to four friends or players across the world. COLLECT exclusive diamonds and gold coins in game for the ability to upgrade your runners. EARN seasonal and weekly battle points from competing in quests as you complete the Battle Track. PROGRESS down the battle track to unlock new runners, character skins, and earn more rewards! So put on your sneakers and get ready to run! TALK TO US: Facebook: facebook.com/BattleRunGame Instagram: instagram.com/battlerunofficial/ Tiktok: tiktok.com/@battlerunofficial Reddit: reddit.com/r/BattleRun Discord: discord.gg/GJ9EevYx3P Twitter: twitter.com/gamehive Blog: gamehive.com/blog Youtube: youtube.com/user/GameHiveGames Terms & Privacy gamehive.com/tos gamehive.com/privacy Battle Run was made possible through assistance, and collaboration, with Ontario Creates.

Screenshots

Squish Machine4 screens
Battle Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squish Machine at 80% against Battle Run's 54%. Battle Run's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Squish Machine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Battle Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Battle Run holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Run has 796 ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Squish Machine's written reviews are positive against 54% of Battle Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squish Machine ships an update every 2 months, Battle Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squish Machine versus Battle Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquish MachineBattle Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (146 ratings)4.3 (796 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews — better54.1% of reviews
Number of ratings146796 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB465 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBrad ErkkilaGame Hive Corp.

Customer experience

Squish Machine

All ratings146 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative11.1%

Battle Run

All ratings796 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative26.9%

User reviews

Squish Machine

From 146 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable
  • 👍 Great physics
  • 👍 Creative concept
  • 👍 Satisfying platforming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Jumping controls are clunky
  • 🐛 Inconsistent jump registration
  • 🐛 Jumping issues cause deaths
  • 🐛 Jump button placement is low
  • 🐛 Game can be too short

Battle Run

From 796 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic experience
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Potential for updates

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lacking features from old version
  • 🔍 Unbalanced character abilities
  • 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Monetization concerns

Bugs and requests

Squish Machine

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App loads with music enabled even if sound is off
  • Jumping delays
  • Game drops jumps
  • Jumping isn't responsive enough
  • Jump button is low
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  • Random forced ad
  • Doesn't save progress
  • Crashing instantly
  • Controls fail when pressing two buttons at once
  • Game turns off external audio

Requested features

11 requests
  • More games
  • More levels
  • Endless mode
  • Skip very hard levels
  • Difficulty selection for arcade mode
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  • Level creator
  • Cloud save
  • Create own levels and characters
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Add difficulty modes (Hard, Easy)
  • Update button placement

Battle Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and connection issues
  • Continued progress not saved

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back old characters and pets
  • More customization options
  • Improved matchmaking
  • Additional game modes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squish Machine

One-time1
  • Remove Interstitial Adverts$2.99
10 purchases

Battle Run

One-time10
  • Diamond Pack 1$1.99
  • Special Bundle$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$3.99
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  • Diamond Pack 2$4.99
  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
  • Diamond Pack 4$24.99
  • Diamond Pack 5$49.99
  • Special Bundle$49.99
  • Diamond Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Squish Machine free?
Squish Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Battle Run free?
Battle Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squish Machine or Battle Run?
Battle Run is rated higher. Squish Machine averages 4.1 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Battle Run averages 4.3 from 796 ratings.
Do Squish Machine or Battle Run have ads?
Both Squish Machine and Battle Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Squish Machine or Battle Run?
Squish Machine ships an update every 2 months, and Battle Run monthly. Most recently, Squish Machine was updated on July 4, 2026 and Battle Run on September 18, 2026.

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