# Pickup Run vs Long Neck Run

The clearest difference is rating: Long Neck Run at 4.6 against Pickup Run's 3.0. Long Neck Run also leads on ratings volume (86K vs 2). Pickup Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Long Neck Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long Neck Run has 86K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pickup Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Long Neck Run every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickup Run | Long Neck Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-run/id1472119951/reviews) | **[4.6 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **86K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickup Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-run/id1472119951)

Race to the finish line by collecting others along the way. Navigate obstacles and outrun opponents in this free running game. Experience a unique gameplay mechanic where your team grows as you progress.

**Highlights:** Collect other players, Avoid obstacles, Race to the finish line, Outrun opponents, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Long Neck Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385)

An engaging obstacle racing game where players control a character to grow their neck by collecting rings. Navigate challenging levels, avoid traps, and collect rewards to unlock new skins and bonuses. The game offers quick play sessions and a shop for cosmetic upgrades.

**Highlights:** Collect rings to grow your neck, Avoid traps and pitfalls, Unlockable skins and cosmetic items, Finger-swipe controls, Increasing difficulty levels, Collect keys and gemstones

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Works offline
- 💎 Easy to get gems
- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Ads after every level
- 🤯 Ads even after paying for ad-free
- 😤 Ads ruin the gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game glitches and lags
- Incorrect math calculations for multipliers
- Inconsistent scoring and progression

**Requested features**

- More levels and obstacles to reach
- Ability to choose level or character
- Less ads or option to permanently remove ads
- More skins and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickup Run free?

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

### Is Long Neck Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pickup Run or Long Neck Run?

Long Neck Run is rated higher. Pickup Run averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Long Neck Run averages 4.6 from 86K ratings.

### Do Pickup Run or Long Neck Run have ads?

Long Neck Run shows ads; Pickup Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickup Run or Long Neck Run?

Pickup Run ships an update every 5 weeks, and Long Neck Run every 3 months. Most recently, Pickup Run was updated on October 8, 2026 and Long Neck Run on October 24, 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.*