Fail Run vs Arm Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Learn to walk mechanics
- Stumble and fall physics
- Unlockable outfits
- Multiple levels
- Challenging gameplay
Read full descriptionHide full description
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!
Arm Simulator
Experience a humorous physics-based ragdoll game where you control an arm. Navigate through challenging puzzles by skillfully manipulating your limb to achieve objectives.
- Physics-based ragdoll simulation
- Arm control mechanics
- Puzzle-solving challenges
- Funny and humorous gameplay
Read full descriptionHide full description
A funny physics-based arm simulator game. Can you move hand to solve all the puzzles?
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arm Simulator at fortnightly against Fail Run's every 5 weeks. Fail Run's advantage is chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Fail Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arm Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fail Run against 4.6 for Arm Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 36K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 42% positive.
Fail Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Arm Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fail Run | Arm Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34K ratings) — better | 4.6 (36K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34K | 36K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #210 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 405 MB | 569 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
Fail Run
Arm Simulator
User reviews
Fail Run
From 34K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Arm Simulator
From 36K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 🤖 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 👍 Satisfactory and engaging
Room to improve
- 🔥 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🤔 Repetitive and lacking challenge
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
Arm Simulator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Arm movement not responsive
- Game crashes after completing levels
- Rewards not properly awarded after watching ads
Requested features
3 requests- Offline play mode
- More level variety and difficulty options
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free version
In-app purchases
Fail Run
- No Ads$2.99
Arm Simulator
- No Ads$2.99
- Skin Bundle$3.99
- Story Bundle$3.99
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Skin & Story Bundle$5.99
Questions
Is Fail Run free?
Is Arm Simulator free?
Which has better reviews, Fail Run or Arm Simulator?
Do Fail Run or Arm Simulator have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fail Run or Arm Simulator?
Other comparisons
