# Spider King vs Mecha Run!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mecha Run! at 88% against Spider King's 51%. Mecha Run! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Spider King's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (29K vs 130). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider King sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mecha Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spider King holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider King has 29K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Spider King's written reviews are positive against 88% of Mecha Run!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spider King ships an update every 3 weeks, Mecha Run! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider King | Mecha Run! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-king/id1550024443/reviews)** | [4.2 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecha-run/id1606704751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 299 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-king/id1550024443)

Tap to shoot webs and trap enemies. Hold and swipe to launch them away. Eliminate all foes to rescue your friend.

**Highlights:** Tap to shoot web, Hold and swipe to throw, Kill all enemies, Rescue your friend

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds And Cash Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds And Cash And Skin Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🕷️ Cute spider characters
- 🕸️ Cool web animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🚧 Frequent freezing/crashing
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔓 Difficulty unlocking skins/items

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issue preventing gameplay
- Inability to watch ads for rewards
- Levels not progressing properly

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to customize spider characters
- Reduced ad frequency
- Improved reward system for completing levels


### Mecha Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecha-run/id1606704751)

Pilot a mecha through challenging courses to reach the finish line. Navigate obstacles and ensure your mecha arrives safely to complete each level.

**Highlights:** Pilot mecha, Reach finish line, Navigate obstacles, Safe arrival

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider King free?

Spider King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mecha Run! free?

Mecha Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spider King or Mecha Run!?

Spider King is rated higher. Spider King averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Mecha Run! averages 4.2 from 130 ratings.

### Do Spider King or Mecha Run! have ads?

Both Spider King and Mecha Run! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spider King or Mecha Run!?

Spider King ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mecha Run! every 2 months. Most recently, Spider King was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mecha Run! 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.*