# Fail Run vs Gun Sprint

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gun Sprint at none against Fail Run's 1. Fail Run's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fail Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gun Sprint asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fail Run against 4.6 for Gun Sprint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 44K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Fail Run's written reviews are positive against 45% of Gun Sprint's.

Fail Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Gun Sprint every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fail Run | Gun Sprint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fail-run/id1544772273/reviews)** | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-sprint/id1574455218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 34K | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | **44.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 405 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Fail Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fail-run/id1544772273)

Master the art of walking and avoid falling as you progress through challenging levels. Unlock a variety of outfits and aim to complete as many stages as possible in this physics-based game.

**Highlights:** Learn to walk mechanics, Stumble and fall physics, Unlockable outfits, Multiple levels, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining game
- 👍 Unique and challenging gameplay
- 🥰 Hilarious character animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and stops loading after reaching certain levels
- Character movements and physics are inconsistent and glitchy

**Requested features**

- Add a level replay option
- Improve character control and physics
- Reduce the number of ads or offer an ad-free version


### Gun Sprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-sprint/id1574455218)

Engage in a unique shooting experience where your weapons propel you forward. Tap to shoot backward, strategically advancing through levels. Aim to defeat all enemies and achieve the highest score in this challenging game.

**Highlights:** Automatic gun movement, Tap to shoot backward mechanic, Forward progression through shooting, Enemy elimination, High score pursuit

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying shooting mechanics
- 🔒 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g., finger gun, getting stuck in levels)
- 💰 Excessive ads after each level
- 🔁 Repetitive and unchallenging levels

**Reported bugs**

- Finger gun glitches through the floor
- Bullets not registering headshots
- Game crashing or resetting progress

**Requested features**

- More guns and weapon variety
- Longer and more challenging levels
- Ability to customize guns and skins
- Boss fight mode
- Reduce age rating to 12+


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fail Run free?

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

### Is Gun Sprint free?

Gun Sprint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fail Run or Gun Sprint?

Fail Run is rated higher. Fail Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Gun Sprint averages 4.6 from 44K ratings.

### Do Fail Run or Gun Sprint have ads?

Both Fail Run and Gun Sprint show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fail Run or Gun Sprint?

Fail Run ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gun Sprint every 3 months. Most recently, Fail Run was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gun Sprint on October 25, 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.*