# Ultimate Sackboy vs Chicken Runner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chicken Runner at 100% against Ultimate Sackboy's 36%. Chicken Runner also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Ultimate Sackboy's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (350 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Sackboy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Chicken Runner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ultimate Sackboy holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Sackboy has 350 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Ultimate Sackboy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chicken Runner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ultimate Sackboy ships an update monthly, Chicken Runner daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Sackboy | Chicken Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (350 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-sackboy/id1555728544/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-runner-platformer/id1621287676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **350** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SAD PUPPY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209020632) | [Jon Cebula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570963908) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Sackboy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-sackboy/id1555728544)

Embark on an ultimate obstacle racing adventure as an iconic hero. Swipe, dodge, and jump through vibrant tracks, collecting prizes and outsmarting rivals. Customize your character with hundreds of clothing options to win in style.

**Highlights:** Obstacle course racing, Swipe to dodge and jump, Collect prizes and Bubbles, Unlock new tracks and Tiers, Daily Duels and tournaments, Hundreds of clothing items, Season Pass rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun mobile game
- 👍 Nostalgic Sackboy experience
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 🎶 Great music and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Short 45-second runs
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🧠 Overly difficult progression

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on tutorial screens
- Ads not working properly
- Rewards not being granted after watching ads
- Inconsistent scoring and ranking system

**Requested features**

- Endless mode option
- More game modes beyond time trials
- Improved rewards and progression system
- Ability to change character name
- Cloud/iCloud save support


### Chicken Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-runner-platformer/id1621287676)

Compete in fast-paced platform races against friends locally or online. Navigate diverse environments, avoid obstacles, and collect coins to boost your speed. Each race is a quick, exciting challenge lasting up to 60 seconds.

**Highlights:** Local Wifi races (coming soon), Online multiplayer races, Multiple diverse stages, Unlockable outfits, Obstacle avoidance, Coin collection for speed boosts, Offline play supported

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Sackboy free?

Ultimate Sackboy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chicken Runner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Sackboy or Chicken Runner?

Ultimate Sackboy is rated higher. Ultimate Sackboy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 350 ratings, while Chicken Runner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Sackboy or Chicken Runner have ads?

Both Ultimate Sackboy and Chicken Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Sackboy or Chicken Runner?

Ultimate Sackboy ships an update monthly, and Chicken Runner daily. Most recently, Ultimate Sackboy was updated on October 13, 2026 and Chicken Runner on October 5, 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.*