# Mech Boa vs Level Up Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Level Up Runner at 4.6 against Mech Boa's 3.7. Level Up Runner also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 142) and review sentiment (42% vs 26%). Mech Boa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Level Up Runner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Mech Boa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Level Up Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Level Up Runner has 33K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Mech Boa's written reviews are positive against 42% of Level Up Runner's.

Mech Boa ships an update every 5 days, Level Up Runner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mech Boa | Level Up Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-boa/id1545138884/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **42.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 458 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Mech Boa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-boa/id1545138884)

Control a giant mechanical snake monster and unleash destruction on towns. Experience hyper-casual gameplay as you rampage through cities, demolishing everything in your path.

**Highlights:** Control a giant mechanical snake, Destroy towns, Hyper-casual gameplay, Rampage through cities

**In-app purchases:** none


### Level Up Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332)

Charge through enemies, grow stronger with each punch, and overcome obstacles. Customize your fighter with unique gear and strike fear into your opponents. Reach the final boss and claim victory.

**Highlights:** Action-packed running and punching gameplay, Variety of enemies and traps, Hundreds of customization options, Collect power-ups, Defeat the final boss

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pound for Pound Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $4.99 | one-time |
| Powerful Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bunlde | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 💪 Satisfying combat mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 💰 Paywalls for upgrades
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Levels freeze and become unplayable
- Purchased no-ads feature doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add special abilities and effects
- Improve level progression and unlocks
- Reduce reliance on ads for progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mech Boa free?

Mech Boa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Level Up Runner free?

Level Up Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mech Boa or Level Up Runner?

Level Up Runner is rated higher. Mech Boa averages 3.7 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Level Up Runner averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do Mech Boa or Level Up Runner have ads?

Both Mech Boa and Level Up Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mech Boa or Level Up Runner?

Mech Boa ships an update every 5 days, and Level Up Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mech Boa was updated on September 21, 2026 and Level Up Runner on September 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.*