Comparison

ExitMan vs Populus Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ExitMan

Navigate falling ceilings by timing your movements through gaps. Collect bonus coins by staying centered and customize your avatar with in-game currency. Compete against players worldwide in various battle modes.

Highlights
  • Dodge falling ceilings
  • Collect bonus coins
  • Single player mode
  • Global multiplayer battles
  • Avatar customization
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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It's simple, yet addictive.It is sure to liven up any free time you have! Please download and try it out! ● Game rules The rules are simple.Just make it through the gaps in the falling ceiling. Get bonus coins by being in the center of a gap! There is also a mode where you can play with up to 100 players from all over the world. (Note: This is in the style of a network battle using player data instead of a real-time battle.This allows for smooth gameplay without lag) ● Game modes ・ Single player mode: A mode where you can play alone ・ Two-player battle: Play against people from all over the world ・ 100-player battle: The ultimate battle royale stage ・Try clearing the multitude of stages. ● Avatar Costumes You can change your avatar using coins (in-game currency). Police officer? Maid? Baseball player? What kind of costume will you use? ● Awards 2017 Unity Game Jam Winner (unity1week #6) 2021 App version released in 15 languages

About

Populus Run

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
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Play the opening levels for free with no ads. Unlock the full game forever with a single in-app purchase. Populus Run is the unconventional running game where you control a crowd of people. • Dodge giant fast food • Slide down pipes like at a waterpark • Battle rapper bosses, including Macaron, Donut, and Burger • Test yourself in Hardcore mode • Collect all the secret characters who are hidden in the levels • Show your respect for the upbeat original soundtrack with its choral singing Populus Run was originally released exclusively on Apple Arcade. Now it's available on the App Store. If you've played the game before, your progress and achievements will be carried over.

Screenshots

ExitMan4 screens
Populus Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Populus Run at none against ExitMan's shown. Populus Run also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 3) and device support (5 vs 3). ExitMan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ExitMan sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExitMan 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of ExitMan's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExitMan ships an update every 6 days, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ExitMan versus Populus Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExitManPopulus Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings31.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB523 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerishii yoshihiroFIFTYTWO

Customer experience

ExitMan

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.7%

Populus Run

All ratings1,512 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative21.4%

User reviews

ExitMan

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and engaging
  • 👍 Good for killing time
  • 👍 Exciting and tense matches
  • 👍 Satisfying progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Network errors and connection issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty with precise controls
  • 🐛 Opponent matching issues
  • 🐛 Unbalanced matchmaking
  • 🐛 Inconsistent game performance

Populus Run

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

ExitMan

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Cannot connect to players
  • Network error on matchmaking
  • Cannot play multiplayer modes
  • "Try again" error preventing play
  • Left tap registers as right tap
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  • Rewards not received after watching ads
  • Server errors preventing play

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add AI for matchmaking
  • Fix online connectivity
  • Implement friend match feature
  • Add spectator mode for eliminated players
  • Add local multiplayer option
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  • Add emote/communication feature before matches
  • Increase rank progression in 100-player mode
  • Add friend system
  • Add local play for multiple people

Populus Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Graphical glitches on certain devices
  • Saved data not restoring properly

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ExitMan

One-time10
  • clown$0.99
  • witch$0.99
  • alien$0.99
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  • family$0.99
  • King$0.99
  • thief$0.99
  • hero$0.99
  • Scream$0.99
  • 8 Avatar Set$1.99
  • NoAds$2.99
1 purchases

Populus Run

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is ExitMan free?
ExitMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Populus Run free?
Populus Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ExitMan or Populus Run?
ExitMan is rated higher. ExitMan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do ExitMan or Populus Run have ads?
ExitMan shows ads; Populus Run does not.
Which is updated more often, ExitMan or Populus Run?
ExitMan ships an update every 6 days, and Populus Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, ExitMan was updated on October 15, 2026 and Populus Run on October 17, 2026.

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