# Stack Rider vs Long Nails Run

The clearest difference is rating: Long Nails Run at 5.0 against Stack Rider's 4.4. Stack Rider's advantage is ratings volume (756 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Rider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Long Nails Run sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Long Nails Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Rider has 756 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stack Rider ships an update every 2 weeks, Long Nails Run every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Rider | Long Nails Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rider/id1525990438/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-nails-run/id1571129163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **756** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 393 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rider/id1525990438)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by collecting balls to build a towering stack. Avoid walls that are too high to maintain your momentum and reach the finish line.

**Highlights:** Build a tall stack, Collect balls, Avoid high walls, Race to the finish, Obstacle course navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 🤩 Enjoyable challenge
- 💗 Addictive and relaxing
- 🎨 Variety of skins/characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Coins/purchases feel meaningless
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after update
- Levels glitch and become unplayable
- Controls become unresponsive
- Losing progress/data

**Requested features**

- Increase level difficulty and variety
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve coin/purchase system
- Fix bugs and crashes


### Long Nails Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-nails-run/id1571129163)

A 3D running game where players collect nail bonuses to grow their nails longer for a higher score. Navigate a runway, avoid obstacles, and unlock new nail colors and designs to become the ultimate nails queen.

**Highlights:** Longer nails for higher scores, Runway obstacle avoidance, Collect nail colors and designs, Unlock new models and accessories, 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All skins & Remove Ads | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Rider free?

Stack Rider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Long Nails Run free?

Long Nails Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack Rider or Long Nails Run?

Long Nails Run is rated higher. Stack Rider averages 4.4 out of 5 from 756 ratings, while Long Nails Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stack Rider or Long Nails Run have ads?

Both Stack Rider and Long Nails Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Rider or Long Nails Run?

Stack Rider ships an update every 2 weeks, and Long Nails Run every 10 days. Most recently, Stack Rider was updated on September 27, 2026 and Long Nails Run on September 9, 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.*