Pickup Run vs Agent Grapple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pickup Run
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.
- Collect other players
- Avoid obstacles
- Race to the finish line
- Outrun opponents
- Free to play
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The Best Free Running game! When you are running, you could pick-up others way along for finish line. There is a different obstacle that doesn’t care of your component. Run from point to point, pick-up other guys and run-off from the opponent!
Agent Grapple
Control a ragdoll agent with plunger-hands to swing and grapple through challenging levels. Master physics-based movement, overcome obstacles, and customize your agent's appearance. An action-packed adventure awaits.
- Plunger grappling mechanics
- Physics-based movement
- Level navigation and obstacle avoidance
- Character and plunger customization
- Intuitive touchscreen controls
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Embark on an exhilarating adventure in "Agent Grapple" – the ultimate physics-based game that puts you in control of a fearless ragdoll agent equipped with plungers on their hands. Get ready to experience a unique blend of action, strategy, and skill as you master the art of grappling and swinging through captivating levels. Swing into Action: Tap the screen to unleash your ragdoll's plunger-powered grapple, sending them soaring through the air. Navigate intricate obstacles, swing past dangers, and execute gravity-defying maneuvers to complete each level. Customize: Collect gems scattered throughout levels to unlock new plunger types and character skins allowing you to tailor your ragdoll's appearance. Intuitive Controls: Dive into the action with user-friendly controls designed for touchscreens. Tap, swing, and navigate with precision, immersing yourself in the addictive gameplay from the very first grapple. Get ready to swing, grapple, and conquer in Agent Grapple. Will you become the ultimate ragdoll agent, mastering the art of swinging, or will you falter in the face of danger? The choice is yours. Download now and start your gripping adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Agent Grapple at 4.7 against Pickup Run's 3.0. Agent Grapple also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2). Pickup Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Agent Grapple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Agent Grapple has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pickup Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Agent Grapple every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pickup Run | Agent Grapple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 317 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nomadic Bear Games | SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
Pickup Run
Agent Grapple
Bugs and requests
Pickup Run
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Agent Grapple
Reported bugs
3 issues- Screen goes black on level 7
- Laser detection issues
- Glitchy physics and character movement
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and obstacles
- Option to remove ads
- Improved combat mechanics
In-app purchases
Pickup Run
No in-app purchases
Agent Grapple
No in-app purchases
