# METBOY! vs Shifter Run 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shifter Run 3D at none against METBOY!'s 5. Shifter Run 3D also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). METBOY!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 56 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. METBOY! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Shifter Run 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

METBOY! ships an update every 5 weeks, Shifter Run 3D every 56 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | METBOY! | Shifter Run 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metboy/id1487412770/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18** | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 56 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 181 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rebuild Games LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965318228) | [GRAVITY NEOCYON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561085852) |

## What reviewers say

### METBOY!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metboy/id1487412770)

Embark on an adventure as a "METBOY" in "Metland"! Enhance your abilities with collectible chips and upgrade your blades in a shop system. Compete for high scores on regional and individual leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Character enhancement with collectible chips, Blade upgrade shop system, Score rankings (individual and regional), Multi-language support, Adventure through "Metland"

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRONZE SUPPORTER | $0.99 | one-time |
| SILVER SUPPORTER | $2.99 | one-time |
| RAINBOW NAME | $3.99 | one-time |
| GOLD SUPPORTER | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP SUPPORTER | $74.99 | one-time |


### Shifter Run 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifter-run-3d/id1568963998)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is METBOY! free?

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

### Is Shifter Run 3D free?

Shifter Run 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do METBOY! or Shifter Run 3D have ads?

Both METBOY! and Shifter Run 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, METBOY! or Shifter Run 3D?

METBOY! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shifter Run 3D every 56 months. Most recently, METBOY! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shifter Run 3D on October 27, 2026.

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