# wheels run 3D vs Puff Up

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Puff Up at 286K against wheels run 3D's 23. Puff Up also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). wheels run 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. wheels run 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Puff Up sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puff Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puff Up has 286K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

wheels run 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, Puff Up fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | wheels run 3D | Puff Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-run-3d/id1522867790/reviews) | **[4.7 (286K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-up/id1615768339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **286K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#126** |
| Size | 176 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918372309) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### wheels run 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-run-3d/id1522867790)

Adjust your wheel size to navigate obstacles and race to the finish line. Experience thrilling speeds and unlock unique supercars. Fly off the runway for the ultimate rush.

**Highlights:** Tap to scale wheels, Adjust wheel size for barriers, Unlock supercars, Experience high speeds, Fly off the runway

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Puff Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-up/id1615768339)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you inflate balloons, strategically release them to avoid obstacles, and solve brain-teasing levels. Unlock unique skins and compete with friends on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Inflate and release balloons, Avoid spikes and obstacles, Solve brain-teasing puzzles, Unlock unique balloon skins, Compete on leaderboards, Play bonus mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Status 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year VIP Status | $99.99 | per year |
| Coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads + skin + 2k coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Small Bag of Skip It's | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Bag of Skip It's | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy Small chest of Skip It's | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Legendary pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying balloon popping mechanics
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to play
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Misleading advertising about no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent performance and lag

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Reduced ad frequency
- Fair pricing for ad removal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is wheels run 3D free?

wheels run 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puff Up free?

Puff Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, wheels run 3D or Puff Up?

Puff Up is rated higher. wheels run 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Puff Up averages 4.7 from 286K ratings.

### Do wheels run 3D or Puff Up have ads?

Both wheels run 3D and Puff Up show ads.

### Which is updated more often, wheels run 3D or Puff Up?

wheels run 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, and Puff Up fortnightly. Most recently, wheels run 3D was updated on September 26, 2026 and Puff Up on October 1, 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.*