# Pickup Run vs Human Vehicle

The clearest difference is rating: Human Vehicle at 4.6 against Pickup Run's 3.0. Human Vehicle also leads on ratings volume (46K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Pickup Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Human Vehicle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pickup Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Human Vehicle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Human Vehicle has 46K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pickup Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Human Vehicle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickup Run | Human Vehicle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-run/id1472119951/reviews) | **[4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-vehicle/id1586659332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## 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


### Human Vehicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-vehicle/id1586659332)

Collect stickmen to assemble cooler vehicles. Navigate through levels, avoiding obstacles and collecting gems. Use collected gems to unlock new and improved vehicles.

**Highlights:** Collect stickmen, Assemble vehicles, Avoid obstacles, Collect gems, Unlock new vehicles

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Cash + Vehicles | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Unique vehicle mechanic
- 🚀 No WiFi needed
- 🚀 Original concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔥 Ads during gameplay
- 🔥 Ads even when skipping

**Reported bugs**

- Level 77 impossible to pass as plane
- Game crashes after not playing for a while
- Glitches that freeze the screen
- Vehicles not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More vehicles (boats, submarines, mech, etc.)
- Ability to design custom vehicles
- Gravity/surface switching mechanic
- Power-ups to boost units


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickup Run free?

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

### Is Human Vehicle free?

Human Vehicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pickup Run or Human Vehicle?

Human Vehicle is rated higher. Pickup Run averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Human Vehicle averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.

### Do Pickup Run or Human Vehicle have ads?

Human Vehicle shows ads; Pickup Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickup Run or Human Vehicle?

Pickup Run ships an update every 5 weeks, and Human Vehicle fortnightly. Most recently, Pickup Run was updated on November 4, 2026 and Human Vehicle on November 8, 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.*