Fail Run vs Draw Saber
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
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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!
Draw Saber
Unleash your inner warrior by drawing the path of your sword. Engage in rhythmic combat, striking to the beat to survive challenging encounters. This game offers an immersive experience for players aged 13 and up.
- Draw sword trajectories
- Rhythmic combat
- Beat-based survival
- Immersive gameplay
- Rated for ages 13+
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Draw the trajectory of the sword! Beat! Survive! --- Rated for ages 13+ by IGRS (Indonesian Games Rating System).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Draw Saber at none against Fail Run's 1. Draw Saber also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 41%). Fail Run's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Fail Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Draw Saber 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 Draw Saber. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Fail Run's written reviews are positive against 54% of Draw Saber's.
Fail Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Draw Saber every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Fail Run | Draw Saber |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34K ratings) — better | 4.6 (18K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | 54.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34K — better | 18K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 405 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | KAYAC Inc. |
Customer experience
Fail Run
Draw Saber
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
Draw Saber
From 18K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Simple but satisfying mechanics
- 💡 Potential for more content and customization
Room to improve
- 🔥 Excessive advertisements interrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Repetitive level design and enemy patterns
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs
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
Draw Saber
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent collision detection
- Soft-locking issues caused by ads
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- More lightsaber colors and designs
- Character customization options
- Level selection and difficulty settings
- Multiplayer or online functionality
- Ability to disable ads through in-app purchase
In-app purchases
Fail Run
- No Ads$2.99
Draw Saber
No in-app purchases
