# ExitMan vs Populus Run

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExitMan | Populus Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exitman-the-dodging-game/id1534537944/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ishii yoshihiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1334516915) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### ExitMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exitman-the-dodging-game/id1534537944)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| clown | $0.99 | one-time |
| witch | $0.99 | one-time |
| alien | $0.99 | one-time |
| family | $0.99 | one-time |
| King | $0.99 | one-time |
| thief | $0.99 | one-time |
| hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scream | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 Avatar Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to players
- Network error on matchmaking
- Cannot play multiplayer modes
- "Try again" error preventing play
- Left tap registers as right tap

**Requested features**

- Add AI for matchmaking
- Fix online connectivity
- Implement friend match feature
- Add spectator mode for eliminated players
- Add local multiplayer option


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*