Comparison

Pixel Rush vs Spank Runner

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Rush

Control a pixelated character through challenging obstacle courses, collecting pixels and stars to restore lost body parts and level up. Customize your character with various outfits and accessories while avoiding dangerous hurdles to achieve a perfect run.

Highlights
  • Challenging obstacle courses
  • Pixel collection and restoration
  • Character customization
  • Unlockable skins and accessories
  • Dynamic 3D running gameplay
  • Easy tap and slide controls
Features
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► RACE FOR SURVIVAL Control a man made out of pixel blocks as he races through challenging obstacle courses in this fun and fast-paced running game. Watch out: as Pixel Boy bumps into obstacles, he’ll lose pixels! Run and jump over the hurdles to ensure his survival, and reach the finish line in one piece to score a PERFECT RUN! Collect pixels and stars as you maneuver past all sorts of barriers to restore Pixel Boy’s lost body parts and level up. But be careful! If you knock into too many barriers, you’ll lose all your pixels and have to start again! ► PERSONALIZE YOUR PIXELS Keep Pixel Boy running in style with plenty of customization options! Unlock new character figures that you can accessorize with a wide variety of clothing and other great items. In this 3D runner, your look is up to you! If you think fast while you run, you’ll even have the chance to grab new items on the obstacle course. Look out, though: an obstacle might just knock your socks—or any other item you’re wearing—right off! ►GAME FEATURES: • Easy controls but challenging and dynamic gameplay. Just tap and slide left or right as you dash down the track! Practice makes for a PERFECT RUN! • Leap off launchpads to soar over barriers on the obstacle course. Beware of the hurdles, sharp spikes, swinging knives and axes, spinning platforms, and other stumbling blocks that could smash your pixels to smithereens! Will Pixel Boy survive as you steer him through increasingly difficult levels? • Collect keys to obtain new skins so you can play as a tree, chicken, and more wacky characters! • Unlock hundreds of items in the Shop! Earn stars to unlock unique new accessories for personalizing your character, including a top hat, crown, gloves, wand, boots, and a whole bunch of other options. Arrr, matey, wouldn’t you like to see Pixel Boy dressed up like a pirate? • The better your skills, the quicker you’ll save up enough pixels to unlock Mystery Boxes with special prizes. This running game takes time and concentration to master, but it pays off with big rewards! • Plenty of opportunities to nab extra stars. Run and jump your way through bonus levels with star multipliers. Get lucky in the Chest Game, and you just might hit the jackpot! • This 3D runner will keep you hooked with its awesome graphics and fun sound effects and music. • The optional vibration setting lets you FEEL the FUN! Don’t be a blockhead! Download the Pixel Rush running game now and race through an obstacle course on a quest for survival! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

About

Spank Runner

Dash through a city, playfully spanking characters as you go. Evade the growing crowd of angry pursuers by staying quick and dodging obstacles to complete each level. Experience a unique and fast-paced running game.

Highlights
  • City running gameplay
  • Spank characters
  • Evade angry pursuers
  • Dodge obstacles
  • Level completion challenges
Features
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Trust me when I tell you, you haven't seen game like this before! In this game, you go and literally hit the streets! Run through the city and spank the people as you run by them. They'll never see it coming, and it’s your goal to keep it that way.. With any slap that you “give”, you make more angry people chasing you! So make sure you are quick enough to avoid them and the various obstacles to finish the level! It’s so much fun!

Screenshots

Pixel Rush4 screens
Spank Runner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Rush at 4.7 against Spank Runner's 3.8. Pixel Rush also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12K vs 20). Spank Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Spank Runner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Pixel Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Rush has 12K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Pixel Rush's written reviews are positive against 50% of Spank Runner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Rush ships an update every 3 months, Spank Runner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Rush versus Spank Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel RushSpank Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better3.8 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB401 MB
Age rating4++9
DeveloperSayGames LTDAPP CENTRAL LTD

Customer experience

Pixel Rush

All ratings11,635 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative42.7%

Spank Runner

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Rush

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing issues
  • Inability to claim rewards
  • Compatibility problems
  • Crashing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to disable ads
  • Improved level design
  • Smoother controls

Spank Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Rush

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Spank Runner

Subscriptions2
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Pixel Rush free?
Pixel Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spank Runner free?
Spank Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Rush or Spank Runner?
Pixel Rush is rated higher. Pixel Rush averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Spank Runner averages 3.8 from 20 ratings.
Do Pixel Rush or Spank Runner have ads?
Both Pixel Rush and Spank Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Rush or Spank Runner?
Pixel Rush ships an update every 3 months, and Spank Runner every 2 months. Most recently, Pixel Rush was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spank Runner on October 15, 2026.

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