# Zombie Motion vs Populus Run

The clearest difference is price: Populus Run at Free against Zombie Motion's $5.99. Populus Run also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). Zombie Motion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Populus Run is free to download; Zombie Motion costs $5.99 up front. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zombie Motion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zombie Motion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Populus Run has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Zombie Motion ships an update every 6 weeks, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie Motion | Populus Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-motion/id1532020181/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 861 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-motion/id1532020181)

Guide a lovable zombie through 16 handcrafted worlds filled with puzzles, secrets, and unexpected challenges. Enjoy stunning visuals with HDR and SSR, and a distraction-free, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** 16 handcrafted worlds, Mind-bending puzzles, Hidden secrets, Dynamic landscapes, Refined swipe controls, HDR & SSR graphics, Game Center integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Populus Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867)

Control a crowd of people in this unique running game. Dodge obstacles, battle quirky bosses, and discover hidden characters. Enjoy the full experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Control a crowd of people, Dodge giant fast food, Slide down pipes, Battle rapper bosses, Hardcore mode, Collect secret characters, Original soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Great developers
- 👍 Fantastic music
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after first few levels
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Saved data not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- Make the full game free to play
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve level selection UI
- Allow customization of controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie Motion free?

Zombie Motion costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Populus Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zombie Motion or Populus Run?

Zombie Motion is rated higher. Zombie Motion averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Zombie Motion or Populus Run have ads?

Neither Zombie Motion nor Populus Run shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie Motion or Populus Run?

Zombie Motion ships an update every 6 weeks, and Populus Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Zombie Motion was updated on September 21, 2026 and Populus Run on October 17, 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.*