# Flip Runner vs Flip & Dive 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Flip Runner at none against Flip & Dive 3D's shown. Flip Runner also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 45%). Flip & Dive 3D's advantage is ratings volume (287K vs 38K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Runner sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Flip & Dive 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flip Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip & Dive 3D has 287K ratings behind it against 38K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Flip Runner's written reviews are positive against 45% of Flip & Dive 3D's.

Flip Runner ships an update every 3 months, Flip & Dive 3D every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Runner | Flip & Dive 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-runner/id1441670803/reviews)** | [4.5 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-and-dive-3d/id1453402726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38K | **287K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 409 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MotionVolt Games Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045516044) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-runner/id1441670803)

Experience the thrill of extreme parkour and acrobatic flips across city rooftops. Perform a variety of backflips, frontflips, and other tricks on diverse urban obstacles. Unlock and customize a wide range of unique characters to master hundreds of challenges.

**Highlights:** Extreme parkour challenges, Acrobatic flips and tricks, Urban rooftop environments, Unlockable characters, Physics-based gameplay, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goldbar Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Spin Machine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Private Jet | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Private Nurse | $2.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Goldbars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pile of Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Priceless Gold Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| End of the Rainbow | $17.99 | one-time |
| House of Goldbars | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Funny ragdoll physics
- 🤩 Addictive and fun
- 💯 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤯 Difficult levels
- 🤢 Buggy camera angles
- 🤕 Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or unplayable
- Inconsistent physics and landing detection
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to create custom flips
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Improved character customization


### Flip & Dive 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-and-dive-3d/id1453402726)

Experience thrilling dives from various heights into water. Master perfect entries, perform backflips, and aim for depth in this challenging simulation.

**Highlights:** Platform diving, Water entry simulation, Backflip maneuvers, Depth aiming, Multiple platform heights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying experience
- 🎨 Customizable character and swimsuit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous levels
- 🤔 Inconsistent and confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing character to get stuck
- Inconsistent scoring and feedback
- Levels resetting progress unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging levels
- Deeper customization options
- Ability to spend earned coins
- Removal of unnecessary obstacles (e.g. red ring)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Runner free?

Flip Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flip & Dive 3D free?

Flip & Dive 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flip Runner or Flip & Dive 3D?

Flip Runner is rated higher. Flip Runner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Flip & Dive 3D averages 4.5 from 287K ratings.

### Do Flip Runner or Flip & Dive 3D have ads?

Flip & Dive 3D shows ads; Flip Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Runner or Flip & Dive 3D?

Flip Runner ships an update every 3 months, and Flip & Dive 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Flip Runner was updated on October 28, 2026 and Flip & Dive 3D on October 28, 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.*