# Stair Master! vs Runner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runner at 94% against Stair Master!'s 20%. Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Stair Master!'s advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 556) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stair Master! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Runner sells 42 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stair Master! has 6.6K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Stair Master!'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Runner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stair Master! | Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stair-master/id1531006893/reviews) | **[4.8 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-runner/id6479695726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 556 |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 616 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppTout](https://appshunter.io/developer/650869462) | [XA Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489800590) |

## What reviewers say

### Stair Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stair-master/id1531006893)

Tap and hold to ascend through challenging levels. Navigate obstacles and reach new heights in this engaging arcade experience. Master the controls to climb your way to the top.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to rise, Ascend through levels, Navigate obstacles, Climb to the top, Engaging arcade experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Coins have no purpose

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Teleportation glitch at higher levels
- Incorrect coin deduction when purchasing items

**Requested features**

- Add character customization options
- Introduce new levels and challenges
- Provide more uses for collected coins


### Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-runner/id6479695726)

Experience an exhilarating infinite runner game with vibrant landscapes and challenging obstacles. Compete globally for high scores and win real cash and prizes in daily, weekly, and monthly contests. Collect coins to unlock characters and power-ups.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Coin collection for unlocks, Obstacle dodging challenges, Global leaderboard competition, Win real cash and prizes, Daily bonus coins

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

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Renew Subscription for a Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Nano Raid Shield | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Blasters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dwight Character | $2.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Avatar | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Keys New | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nymera Character | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kairos Character | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Raid System | $4.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rush | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Extra Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Blasters | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Shields | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 250 Blasters | $8.99 | one-time |
| 250 Shields | $8.99 | one-time |
| 250 Keys | $8.99 | one-time |
| Fate Token Bag. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fate Token Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| BEST VALUE 500,000 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Amazing game
- 🤑 Can win real cash and prizes
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing gift card redemption process
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues and crashes
- 💰 High number of coins required for rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Live play mode not working consistently
- Difficulty joining events or tournaments

**Requested features**

- More gift card options (Walmart, Target, etc.)
- Ability to cash out directly to payment apps (PayPal, CashApp)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stair Master! free?

Stair Master! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Runner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stair Master! or Runner?

Runner is rated higher. Stair Master! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Runner averages 4.8 from 556 ratings.

### Do Stair Master! or Runner have ads?

Stair Master! shows ads; Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stair Master! or Runner?

Stair Master! ships an update weekly, and Runner weekly. Most recently, Stair Master! was updated on September 29, 2026 and Runner on September 26, 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.*