# Edge Run vs Rooftop Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rooftop Run at 69% against Edge Run's 25%. Rooftop Run also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (25K vs 5). Edge Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rooftop Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Edge Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rooftop Run holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rooftop Run has 25K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Edge Run's written reviews are positive against 69% of Rooftop Run's.

Edge Run ships an update weekly, Rooftop Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Edge Run | Rooftop Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-run/id1450512484/reviews) | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooftop-run/id1517567831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 420 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plexonic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723907892) | [Mad Hook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381219965) |

## What reviewers say

### Edge Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-run/id1450512484)

Navigate a thrilling free fall by jumping between moving platforms. Test your reflexes to land accurately and avoid falling. See how far you can progress in this challenging arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Platform jumping, Free fall mechanics, Endless gameplay, High score chasing, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rooftop Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooftop-run/id1517567831)

Experience the thrill of urban parkour by running, jumping, and sliding across rooftops. Master freestyle movements and overcome hundreds of challenging levels with spectacular 3D visuals and intuitive controls. Fulfill your parkour spirit and escape enemies in this exciting game.

**Highlights:** Rooftop running and jumping, Freestyle parkour movements, Hundreds of thrilling levels, Spectacular 3D visuals, Intuitive controls, Escaping from enemies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best mobile parkour game
- 👍 Satisfying and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls and animations
- 👍 Fun and challenging levels
- 🚀 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unresponsive jump/wall-run mechanics
- 🔋 Coins have no purpose

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through the map
- Enemies blocking paths
- Unresponsive controls
- Freezing/crashing on certain levels
- Ads appearing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Endless/procedurally generated levels
- More level variety (night, lava, etc.)
- Character customization and skins
- Ability to replay previous levels
- Additional parkour mechanics (vaulting, wall-climbing, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Edge Run free?

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

### Is Rooftop Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Edge Run or Rooftop Run?

Rooftop Run is rated higher. Edge Run averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Rooftop Run averages 4.8 from 25K ratings.

### Do Edge Run or Rooftop Run have ads?

Both Edge Run and Rooftop Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Edge Run or Rooftop Run?

Edge Run ships an update weekly, and Rooftop Run fortnightly. Most recently, Edge Run was updated on October 17, 2026 and Rooftop Run on October 22, 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.*