Ultimate Sackboy vs Populus Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ultimate Sackboy
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.
- 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
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Let your imagination run wild in Sackboy’s ultimate adventure! PLAY AS ICONIC HERO SACKBOY as he takes on the legendary Ultimate Games, the most prestigious – and craziest – obstacle racing tournament in all of Craftworld! Can you slide, dodge and weave past classic Sackboy enemies, surpass your rivals to win cool prizes - all while lookin' stylish!? SWIPE TO DODGE, SLIDE, JUMP in this super-competitive runner challenge! Use precise timing, fast reactions, and a little smarts to think ahead and beat all challengers! Can you collect the most Bubbles to win? As you progress, you will unlock more Tiers – allowing Sackboy to explore a variety of awesome tracks, from the vibrantly stitched race tracks to the paper-crafted library halls! DUEL IT OUT in the Daily Duel every day for the ultimate rewards! Take on your rivals in head-to-head contests and tournaments. Join in on Marathon events and compete in crazy missions to win Coins, prizes – or even your rivals’ outfits! DRESS TO IMPRESS with hundreds of clothing varieties to collect, unlock, upgrade and check out! The more you upgrade, the higher your score, so if you're taking part, you better look the part! Sprint your way through the Season Pass ranks to collect all the coolest new costumes and shiniest medals so you can win in style! - From the makers of Lemmings - Puzzle Adventure out now on all devices! Downloaded over 8 million times. Start rescuing the little critters now! View our Privacy Policy at: https://exient.com/games-privacy-policy/ ©2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment. “Sackboy” is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Populus Run
Control a crowd of people in this unique running game. Dodge obstacles, battle quirky bosses, and discover hidden characters. Enjoy the full experience with a one-time purchase.
- Control a crowd of people
- Dodge giant fast food
- Slide down pipes
- Battle rapper bosses
- Hardcore mode
- Collect secret characters
- Original soundtrack
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Play the opening levels for free with no ads. Unlock the full game forever with a single in-app purchase. Populus Run is the unconventional running game where you control a crowd of people. • Dodge giant fast food • Slide down pipes like at a waterpark • Battle rapper bosses, including Macaron, Donut, and Burger • Test yourself in Hardcore mode • Collect all the secret characters who are hidden in the levels • Show your respect for the upbeat original soundtrack with its choral singing Populus Run was originally released exclusively on Apple Arcade. Now it's available on the App Store. If you've played the game before, your progress and achievements will be carried over.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Populus Run at 4.7 against Ultimate Sackboy's 3.5. Populus Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 36%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ultimate Sackboy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Populus Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 350 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Ultimate Sackboy's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's.
Ultimate Sackboy ships an update monthly, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ultimate Sackboy | Populus Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (350 ratings) | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 350 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 523 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SAD PUPPY | FIFTYTWO |
Customer experience
Ultimate Sackboy
Populus Run
User reviews
Ultimate Sackboy
From 350 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun mobile game
- 👍 Nostalgic Sackboy experience
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 🎶 Great music and sound design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Short 45-second runs
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🧠 Overly difficult progression
Populus Run
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Great developers
- 👍 Fantastic music
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing
Room to improve
- 💰 Paywall after first few levels
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices
Bugs and requests
Ultimate Sackboy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Stuck on tutorial screens
- Ads not working properly
- Rewards not being granted after watching ads
- Inconsistent scoring and ranking system
Requested features
5 requests- Endless mode option
- More game modes beyond time trials
- Improved rewards and progression system
- Ability to change character name
- Cloud/iCloud save support
Populus Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing on login screen
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Saved data not restoring properly
Requested features
4 requests- Make the full game free to play
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve level selection UI
- Allow customization of controls
In-app purchases
Ultimate Sackboy
- Handful of Gems$0.99
- Bag of Gems$4.99
- Season Pass$4.99
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- Sack of Gems$9.99
Populus Run
- Full Game$3.99
Questions
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