# Noodle Master vs Runner Coaster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noodle Master at none against Runner Coaster's 1. Runner Coaster's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runner Coaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Noodle Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Noodle Master against 4.6 for Runner Coaster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Noodle Master's written reviews are positive against 78% of Runner Coaster's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noodle Master | Runner Coaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noodle-master/id1499037600/reviews) | **[4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## What reviewers say

### Noodle Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noodle-master/id1499037600)

Create your own unique ramen bowls in this dynamic noodle-making game. Upgrade your restaurant as you progress through delicious challenges. Can you master the art of noodle creation?

**Highlights:** Dynamic noodle machine control, Create unique ramen bowls, Restaurant upgrade system, Progress through delicious challenges, Become the Noodle Master

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍜 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying noodle-making experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy noodle and topping physics
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Game data loss
- Crashes and freezes
- Noodles and toppings falling out of bowl

**Requested features**

- Option to add toppings after noodles
- More noodle and machine variety
- Improved progression system


### Runner Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527)

Experience the thrill of a roller coaster ride while navigating challenging obstacle courses. Collect passengers and avoid traps to reach the end of each attraction. Unlock new skins and levels by mastering speed and agility.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance, Passenger collection, Speed and agility challenges, Unlockable skins, Multiple levels with unique challenges, Multiplier rewards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Entertaining and engaging
- 🎢 Cute and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent sound issues
- 🔍 Lack of progression options
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Sound randomly turning off
- Difficulty progressing to higher levels

**Requested features**

- More rider options to progress
- Additional levels and content
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noodle Master free?

Noodle Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runner Coaster free?

Runner Coaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Noodle Master or Runner Coaster?

Runner Coaster is rated higher. Noodle Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Runner Coaster averages 4.6 from 16K ratings.

### Do Noodle Master or Runner Coaster have ads?

Both Noodle Master and Runner Coaster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noodle Master or Runner Coaster?

Noodle Master ships an update every 6 weeks, and Runner Coaster every 6 weeks. Most recently, Noodle Master was updated on October 20, 2026 and Runner Coaster on October 20, 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.*