# Long Neck Run vs Join Numbers

Long Neck Run and Join Numbers both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Long Neck Run's written reviews are positive against 41% of Join Numbers's. Long Neck Run also leads on ratings volume (86K vs 19K). Join Numbers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Long Neck Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Join Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Long Neck Run against 4.6 for Join Numbers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Long Neck Run's written reviews are positive against 41% of Join Numbers's.

Long Neck Run ships an update every 3 months, Join Numbers every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long Neck Run | Join Numbers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385/reviews)** | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## 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


### Join Numbers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366)

Collect digits to form the largest number and earn virtual currency. Use your earnings to construct new barracks and train soldiers for a strategic card battle game. Enjoy a unique blend of number collection and combat gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collect digits, Form the largest number, Earn virtual currency, Build tower barracks, Fight in card battles, Use soldiers in combat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Educational and fun
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Gameplay issues (e.g. numbers changing unexpectedly)
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve gameplay balance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Long Neck Run free?

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

### Is Join Numbers free?

Join Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Long Neck Run or Join Numbers?

Long Neck Run is rated higher. Long Neck Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while Join Numbers averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do Long Neck Run or Join Numbers have ads?

Both Long Neck Run and Join Numbers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Long Neck Run or Join Numbers?

Long Neck Run ships an update every 3 months, and Join Numbers every 4 weeks. Most recently, Long Neck Run was updated on October 15, 2026 and Join Numbers on October 14, 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.*