# Long Neck Run vs Balloon Race 3D!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balloon Race 3D! at none against Long Neck Run's 1. Long Neck Run's advantage is ratings volume (87K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Long Neck Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Balloon Race 3D! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Long Neck Run against 4.8 for Balloon Race 3D!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long Neck Run has 87K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Long Neck Run ships an update every 3 months, Balloon Race 3D! every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long Neck Run | Balloon Race 3D! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-race-3d/id1574500944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 255 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## What reviewers say

### Long Neck Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385)

An engaging obstacle racing game where players control a character to grow their neck by collecting rings. Navigate challenging levels, avoid traps, and collect rewards to unlock new skins and bonuses. The game offers quick play sessions and a shop for cosmetic upgrades.

**Highlights:** Collect rings to grow your neck, Avoid traps and pitfalls, Unlockable skins and cosmetic items, Finger-swipe controls, Increasing difficulty levels, Collect keys and gemstones

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Works offline
- 💎 Easy to get gems
- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Ads after every level
- 🤯 Ads even after paying for ad-free
- 😤 Ads ruin the gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game glitches and lags
- Incorrect math calculations for multipliers
- Inconsistent scoring and progression

**Requested features**

- More levels and obstacles to reach
- Ability to choose level or character
- Less ads or option to permanently remove ads
- More skins and customization options


### Balloon Race 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-race-3d/id1574500944)

Compete in a skydiving race, using balloons to gain altitude and reach the finish line. Strategically use shortcuts and interact with opponents to secure victory. Experience the thrill of balloon-powered flight.

**Highlights:** Race against opponents, Use balloons for altitude, Take shortcuts, Interact with opponents, Collect balloons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Long Neck Run free?

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

### Is Balloon Race 3D! free?

Balloon Race 3D! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Long Neck Run or Balloon Race 3D!?

Balloon Race 3D! is rated higher. Long Neck Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Balloon Race 3D! averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Long Neck Run or Balloon Race 3D! have ads?

Both Long Neck Run and Balloon Race 3D! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Long Neck Run or Balloon Race 3D!?

Long Neck Run ships an update every 3 months, and Balloon Race 3D! every 14 months. Most recently, Long Neck Run was updated on November 5, 2026 and Balloon Race 3D! on November 3, 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.*