Comparison

SquareCrusher! vs Pulse Runner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SquareCrusher!

Engage in fast-paced retro arcade action by dodging robots and crushing corrupted code. Earn points, collect gems for power-ups, and climb global leaderboards. This addictive game offers infinite replayability with simple controls and retro visuals.

Highlights
  • Fast, simple arcade action
  • Infinite replayability
  • Power-ups and power-downs
  • Combo crush bonus
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Retro visuals & sound
Features
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CRUSH YOUR WAY TO THE TOP in this FREE fast-paced retro arcade game! SquareCrusher! is a high-energy reflex and skill game where you drag to dodge evil robots and crush corrupted code in a pixel-powered battle. It's simple to play, challenging to master — and endlessly addictive. Smash glitchy code bits to earn points, avoid rogue robots to stay alive, and collect glowing green gems to unlock epic power-ups in the Crushmart Store. Rack up combo crushes, climb the global leaderboard, and rise through the ranks to become the ultimate Crush Master. Think fast. Move faster. How long can you survive the crush? GAME FEATURES: • FAST, SIMPLE ARCADE ACTION — Just drag to move. Easy to pick up, impossible to put down. • INFINITE REPLAYABILITY — Every round is unique. Stay sharp and adapt on the fly. • POWER-UPS & POWER-DOWNS — Boost your score (or scramble to recover) with game-changing effects like invincibility and slow motion! • COMBO CRUSH BONUS — Chain your crushes and watch the points pile up. • LEVEL UP YOUR SCORE — Rank up permanently to boost your score multiplier. • UNLOCKABLE UPGRADES — Trade gems for new power-ups in the Crushmart Store. • GAME CENTER LEADERBOARDS — Compete with friends and players worldwide. • RETRO VISUALS & SOUND — Classic 8-bit style with a modern twist. • CROSS-DEVICE SYNC — Keep your progress synced across iPhone and iPad. • FREE TO PLAY — Always free, with optional in-app purchase to remove ads. Download SquareCrusher! now and see how long you can survive the digital onslaught. Enjoying the game? Please rate and review to help us reach more retro arcade fans like you!

About

Pulse Runner

Navigate a high-speed endless runner by pulsing up and down to dodge obstacles. Experience a kinetic challenge that tests your reflexes in a visually engaging space environment.

Highlights
  • High-speed endless running
  • Pulse up and down mechanics
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Kinetic gameplay
  • Space environment
Features
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Pulse up and down to avoid obstacles in this kinetic, high-speed endless runner.

Screenshots

SquareCrusher!4 screens
Pulse Runner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SquareCrusher! at 100% against Pulse Runner's 0%. SquareCrusher! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). Pulse Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SquareCrusher! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pulse Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SquareCrusher! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SquareCrusher!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Pulse Runner's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SquareCrusher! versus Pulse Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquareCrusher!Pulse Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen RadlerThird Rail Games LLC

Customer experience

SquareCrusher!

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pulse Runner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SquareCrusher!

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$0.99
None

Pulse Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquareCrusher! free?
SquareCrusher! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse Runner free?
Pulse Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SquareCrusher! or Pulse Runner?
SquareCrusher! is rated higher. SquareCrusher! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Pulse Runner averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SquareCrusher! or Pulse Runner have ads?
SquareCrusher! shows ads; Pulse Runner does not.

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