# Run a Maze vs Simple Marble Run

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Marble Run at 4.4 against Run a Maze's 3.0. Simple Marble Run also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (263 vs 2). Run a Maze's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Marble Run holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Marble Run has 263 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Run a Maze ships an update every 26 months, Simple Marble Run every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run a Maze | Simple Marble Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-a-maze/id1472343866/reviews) | **[4.4 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **263** |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 85 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johnsonwalters (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1336433348) | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) |

## What reviewers say

### Run a Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-a-maze/id1472343866)

Navigate challenging mazes with a canine companion, utilizing power-ups to overcome obstacles and outsmart guard dogs. Compete for top scores on global leaderboards or strive to beat your personal best.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique mazes, Power-ups like 'reveal key' and 'dog whistle', Compete on global leaderboards, Beat personal best times, Encounter guard dogs like Greta, Distract guard dogs with treats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Marble Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330)

Experience a calming marble game with customizable courses. Manipulate the flow with stoppers, pins, and throwing mechanics. Watch marbles collect and depart in a delightful cycle, offering a unique ASMR-like experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable marble courses, Interactive marble manipulation (stoppers, pins), Marble throwing mechanic, Truck collection and departure cycle, Adjustable camera viewpoints, Soothing ASMR-like experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run a Maze free?

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

### Is Simple Marble Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Run a Maze or Simple Marble Run?

Simple Marble Run is rated higher. Run a Maze averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Marble Run averages 4.4 from 263 ratings.

### Do Run a Maze or Simple Marble Run have ads?

Both Run a Maze and Simple Marble Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run a Maze or Simple Marble Run?

Run a Maze ships an update every 26 months, and Simple Marble Run every 6 weeks. Most recently, Run a Maze was updated on October 5, 2026 and Simple Marble Run on October 30, 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.*