# Pickup Run vs Balloon Clash!!

The clearest difference is rating: Balloon Clash!! at 4.7 against Pickup Run's 3.0. Balloon Clash!! also leads on ratings volume (221 vs 2). Pickup Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balloon Clash!! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pickup Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Balloon Clash!! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balloon Clash!! has 221 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickup Run | Balloon Clash!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-run/id1472119951/reviews) | **[4.7 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-clash/id6455939623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **221** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## 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


### Balloon Clash!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-clash/id6455939623)

Engage in exciting battles by collecting a variety of weapons to equip on your arms.  Use your arsenal to defeat enemy balloons and emerge victorious in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Collect weapons, Equip weapons on arms, Battle enemy balloons, Win fights, Action-packed gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickup Run free?

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

### Is Balloon Clash!! free?

Balloon Clash!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pickup Run or Balloon Clash!!?

Balloon Clash!! is rated higher. Pickup Run averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Balloon Clash!! averages 4.7 from 221 ratings.

### Do Pickup Run or Balloon Clash!! have ads?

Balloon Clash!! shows ads; Pickup Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickup Run or Balloon Clash!!?

Pickup Run ships an update every 5 weeks, and Balloon Clash!! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pickup Run was updated on October 8, 2026 and Balloon Clash!! 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.*