# Hopscotch Run vs Runner Coaster

The clearest difference is rating: Runner Coaster at 4.6 against Hopscotch Run's 3.7. Runner Coaster also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 53%) and ratings volume (17K vs 344). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hopscotch Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Runner Coaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Runner Coaster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runner Coaster has 17K ratings behind it against 344, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Hopscotch Run's written reviews are positive against 78% of Runner Coaster's.

Hopscotch Run ships an update every 2 months, Runner Coaster every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopscotch Run | Runner Coaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-run/id1558478358/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 344 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 280 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## What reviewers say

### Hopscotch Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-run/id1558478358)

Control a character by dragging your finger to spread their legs and navigate a path. Jump across hopscotch platforms to reach the end of the race. Test your skills in this challenging runner game.

**Highlights:** Drag to spread legs, Jump on hopscotch platforms, Race down a path, Skill-based gameplay, Reach the end

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Good game overall
- ✨ High quality graphics
- 🌟 Good skins
- 👍 Fun to play
- 💖 Favorite game for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Annoying and long ads
- 🔞 Inappropriate ads for children
- 🚫 Game not working/playable
- 💎 Treasure chests only give gems

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up during trades
- Game not letting users play
- Treasure chests consistently giving only gems

**Requested features**

- Fix long ads during trades
- Remove inappropriate ads
- Allow customization options
- Add more obbys with different content
- Introduce new characters with customization


### Runner Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527)

Experience the thrill of a roller coaster ride while navigating challenging obstacle courses. Collect passengers and avoid traps to reach the end of each attraction. Unlock new skins and levels by mastering speed and agility.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance, Passenger collection, Speed and agility challenges, Unlockable skins, Multiple levels with unique challenges, Multiplier rewards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Entertaining and engaging
- 🎢 Cute and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent sound issues
- 🔍 Lack of progression options
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Sound randomly turning off
- Difficulty progressing to higher levels

**Requested features**

- More rider options to progress
- Additional levels and content
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopscotch Run free?

Hopscotch Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Runner Coaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hopscotch Run or Runner Coaster?

Runner Coaster is rated higher. Hopscotch Run averages 3.7 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while Runner Coaster averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do Hopscotch Run or Runner Coaster have ads?

Both Hopscotch Run and Runner Coaster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hopscotch Run or Runner Coaster?

Hopscotch Run ships an update every 2 months, and Runner Coaster every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hopscotch Run was updated on November 3, 2026 and Runner Coaster on November 10, 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.*