ExitMan vs Populus Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Dodge falling ceilings
- Collect bonus coins
- Single player mode
- Global multiplayer battles
- Avatar customization
- Multiple game modes
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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
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.
- Control a crowd of people
- Dodge giant fast food
- Slide down pipes
- Battle rapper bosses
- Hardcore mode
- Collect secret characters
- Original soundtrack
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | ExitMan | Populus Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better | 69.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 523 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ishii yoshihiro | FIFTYTWO |
Customer experience
ExitMan
Populus Run
User reviews
ExitMan
From 3 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
ExitMan
- 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
Populus Run
- Full Game$3.99









