# Flip Runner vs Touchgrind Scooter

The clearest difference is ads: Flip Runner at none against Touchgrind Scooter's shown. Touchgrind Scooter's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Runner sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Touchgrind Scooter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flip Runner against 4.8 for Touchgrind Scooter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 47K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Flip Runner's written reviews are positive against 77% of Touchgrind Scooter's.

Flip Runner ships an update every 3 months, Touchgrind Scooter every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Runner | Touchgrind Scooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-runner/id1441670803/reviews) | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-scooter/id1540937835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38K | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 409 MB | 987 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MotionVolt Games Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045516044) | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) |

## 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


### Touchgrind Scooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-scooter/id1540937835)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Racing, #201 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience extreme scooter action with realistic physics and stunning 3D graphics. Master tricks, customize your ride, and compete globally in various game modes. Unlock new gear and scooters as you rise through the ranks.

**Highlights:** Revolutionary two-finger controls, Customizable scooters with gear and colors, Realistic 3D graphics and original soundtrack, Grind and ride fakie, Unlockable scooters and gear, Multiple game modes (tricky, freestyle, versus), Global and local ranking system

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 x Gear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard scooter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Carnival | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic scooter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Harbour | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 x Gear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary scooter | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3 x Standard | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 x Epic | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3 x Legendary | $8.99 | one-time |
| City Area 1 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Variety of scooters and customization
- 👍 Great graphics and physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💡 Need more free maps
- 👍 Challenging but frustrating at times
- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Scooter disappearing during gameplay
- Tricks not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Progress and scores resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Free roam mode
- More tricks and advanced maneuvers
- Leaderboards for versus mode
- Ability to adjust graphics settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Runner free?

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

### Is Touchgrind Scooter free?

Touchgrind Scooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flip Runner or Touchgrind Scooter?

Touchgrind Scooter is rated higher. Flip Runner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Touchgrind Scooter averages 4.8 from 47K ratings.

### Do Flip Runner or Touchgrind Scooter have ads?

Touchgrind Scooter shows ads; Flip Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Runner or Touchgrind Scooter?

Flip Runner ships an update every 3 months, and Touchgrind Scooter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flip Runner was updated on October 20, 2026 and Touchgrind Scooter on October 20, 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.*