# Text or Die vs Reef Run

The clearest difference is rating: Reef Run at 5.0 against Text or Die's 4.5. Text or Die's advantage is ratings volume (212K vs 2) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text or Die sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Reef Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reef Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text or Die has 212K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text or Die ships an update weekly, Reef Run every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text or Die | Reef Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (212K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-or-die/id1562313985/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-run-catch-your-wave/id6815906266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **212K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 280 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Daybreak Energy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808067452) |

## What reviewers say

### Text or Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-or-die/id1562313985)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Trivia, #132 Top Grossing · Trivia, #201 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Answer questions with the longest possible response to build a tower and escape rising waters. Outlast opponents to survive. The player with the longest answer wins and avoids peril.

**Highlights:** Longest answer wins, Build towers, Escape rising waters, Outlast opponents, Survival gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small ruby pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium ruby pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large ruby pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive gems pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge ruby pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging game concept
- 🤔 Teaches trivia and vocabulary
- 🎨 Vintage Atari-like graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Opponents are just bots, not real players
- 🇺🇸 Questions and answers heavily biased towards American culture
- 🙄 Many valid answers not recognized by the game
- 💤 Repetitive questions and gameplay
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect rejection of valid answers
- Inability to change country/region settings
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior with ads and in-game features

**Requested features**

- More diverse and globally-relevant questions
- Option to play against real human opponents
- Ability to customize avatar and game settings
- Improved dictionary and acceptance of valid answers
- Reduced ads or optional ad-free version


### Reef Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-run-catch-your-wave/id6815906266)

Experience a vibrant 3D arcade surfing game with quick ocean escapes. Control your board by holding the screen sides to carve, release to coast, and ride currents. Explore diverse coastal destinations, collect pearls, and customize your surfer with unique gear and characters.

**Highlights:** 3D arcade surfing gameplay, 28 explorable coastal destinations, Collect pearls and power-ups, Customize character and gear, Unlockable boards with unique perks, Permanent 100-level reward track, Offline play supported

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wave Pass Level Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tideglass Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sunbreak Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moonpool Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coral Carnival Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Polar Glow Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text or Die free?

Text or Die is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reef Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text or Die or Reef Run?

Reef Run is rated higher. Text or Die averages 4.5 out of 5 from 212K ratings, while Reef Run averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Text or Die or Reef Run have ads?

Both Text or Die and Reef Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text or Die or Reef Run?

Text or Die ships an update weekly, and Reef Run every 5 days. Most recently, Text or Die was updated on October 27, 2026 and Reef Run on October 24, 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.*