# Bamboo Running Late vs Runner Coaster

The clearest difference is ads: Bamboo Running Late at none against Runner Coaster's shown. Bamboo Running Late also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Runner Coaster's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 33). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bamboo Running Late sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Runner Coaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bamboo Running Late against 4.6 for Runner Coaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runner Coaster has 16K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Bamboo Running Late's written reviews are positive against 78% of Runner Coaster's.

Bamboo Running Late ships an update every 2 weeks, Runner Coaster every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bamboo Running Late | Runner Coaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboo-running-late/id1527645604/reviews)** | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 422 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jungle Robots LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527645636) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## What reviewers say

### Bamboo Running Late

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboo-running-late/id1527645604)

Embark on an endless running adventure through a vibrant city filled with quirky characters and valuable collectibles. Soar through the skies in unique vehicles, customize your character with outfits and power-ups, and compete with friends on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Character customization with outfits, Power-ups and collectible items, Unlockable content, Global leaderboards, Variety of vehicles

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Key Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 4 | $36.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 5 | $74.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $89.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 6 | $119.99 | one-time |


### 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 Bamboo Running Late free?

Bamboo Running Late is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Runner Coaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bamboo Running Late or Runner Coaster?

Bamboo Running Late is rated higher. Bamboo Running Late averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Runner Coaster averages 4.6 from 16K ratings.

### Do Bamboo Running Late or Runner Coaster have ads?

Runner Coaster shows ads; Bamboo Running Late does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bamboo Running Late or Runner Coaster?

Bamboo Running Late ships an update every 2 weeks, and Runner Coaster every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bamboo Running Late was updated on October 24, 2026 and Runner Coaster on October 27, 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.*