Comparison

Fail Run vs Ragdoll Ninja

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

Head to head
About

Fail Run

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
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Stumble and fall!
 
Learn to walk before you run and stumble across the finish line. Put one leg in front of the other and try not to fail.
 - Unlock all Classic and Legendary Outfits - Complete as many Levels as you can One small step for man, one big faceplant for mankind!

About

Ragdoll Ninja

Engage in fast-paced ninja combat with ragdoll physics. Control a ragdoll imposter to infiltrate and defeat crowds of stickmen, using unique limb-by-limb control and a variety of weapons. Master the unpredictable physics to overcome challenges and defeat the stickman ragdoll king.

Highlights
  • Ragdoll physics combat
  • Limb-by-limb control
  • Stealthy ninja assassin gameplay
  • Variety of weapons and props
  • Endless levels and challenges
  • Intuitive single-touch controls
Features
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Imagine a ninja game with ragdoll physics and fast-paced action. Well, this ragdoll simulator is just that. It’s everything you love about ninja and ragdoll games combined! Focusing on what makes ragdoll games special, Ragdoll Ninja is here to wow you with funny physics, engaging gameplay, and tons of epic fights and challenges. The story is simple: you are a ragdoll imposter on a mission to infiltrate and kill crowds of evil stickmen. But the challenge is harder than it looks, as you can only control your stickman ragdoll buddy one limb at a time. Being a stealthy ninja assassin and all the while moving like a ragdoll isn't easy, but a skilled ninja hero like you can get the job done. Your opponents are just like you: ragdoll stickmen with limbs flopping in different directions. But your imposter skills and ninja tactics give you an edge. Swing your ninja buddy toward the enemies and let your hero kick butt. The ragdoll stickmen got tangled in their limbs, didn’t they? That's too bad for them! Use the momentum to kill them with one swing of a weapon or your signature kick! But it’s all fun and games until you meet the stickman ragdoll king. Try out an arsenal of tricks to kill the ragdoll stickman boss. So, are you ready to challenge your fighting skills? Jump onto the battle playground and swing your weapon at the stickmen to save the day like a true ninja hero! BEST FEATURES: Never-ending fights on an open playground! Intuitive single-touch controls Endless levels and challenges Gripping ragdoll fighter combined with unpredictable physics Countless weapons and fighting props You'll never get bored in this ragdoll ninja game! This exciting ragdoll simulator will blow you away with all the ninja fighting and ragdoll action. Download Ragdoll Ninja now to become the best ragdoll fighter out there!

Screenshots

Fail Run4 screens
Ragdoll Ninja4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fail Run at 4.7 against Ragdoll Ninja's 4.0. Fail Run also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 1.2K) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Ragdoll Ninja's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 41%). On price, ads, 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. Fail Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ragdoll Ninja sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fail Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fail Run has 34K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Fail Run's written reviews are positive against 52% of Ragdoll Ninja's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fail Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Ragdoll Ninja every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fail Run versus Ragdoll Ninja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFail RunRagdoll Ninja
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better4.0 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews52.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size405 MB224 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperVoodooFreeplay LLC

Customer experience

Fail Run

All ratings34,034 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews657 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral16.6%
Negative42.0%

Ragdoll Ninja

All ratings1,192 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative36.3%

User reviews

Fail Run

From 34K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Ragdoll Ninja

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Fun ragdoll physics
  • 💡 Interesting concept
  • 🎨 Variety of skins and weapons

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repetitive levels
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Difficulty accessing weapons
  • 🐛 Progress reset issues

Bugs and requests

Fail Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and stops loading after reaching certain levels
  • Character movements and physics are inconsistent and glitchy

Requested features

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

Ragdoll Ninja

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels repeating after 40
  • Inability to access weapon inventory
  • Game crashes and progress loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and enemy variety
  • Ability to change weapons
  • Reduced ads or ad-free option
  • Improved character controls
  • Additional game modes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fail Run

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
8 purchases

Ragdoll Ninja

One-time8
  • 3500 coins$1.99
  • No ADS$2.99
  • 60 hammers$3.99
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  • 10500 coins$4.99
  • 150 hammers$4.99
  • Premium Pack$5.99
  • 20 crystals$9.99
  • 50 crystals$19.99

Questions

Is Fail Run free?
Fail Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ragdoll Ninja free?
Ragdoll Ninja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fail Run or Ragdoll Ninja?
Fail Run is rated higher. Fail Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Ragdoll Ninja averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Fail Run or Ragdoll Ninja have ads?
Both Fail Run and Ragdoll Ninja show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fail Run or Ragdoll Ninja?
Fail Run ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ragdoll Ninja every 2 months. Most recently, Fail Run was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ragdoll Ninja on November 3, 2026.

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