# Long Neck Run vs ScaleMan

The clearest difference is rating: Long Neck Run at 4.6 against ScaleMan's 4.1. Long Neck Run also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 45%) and ratings volume (86K vs 2.4K). ScaleMan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Long Neck Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScaleMan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Long Neck Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long Neck Run has 86K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Long Neck Run's written reviews are positive against 45% of ScaleMan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long Neck Run | ScaleMan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleman-large-and-small/id6443717821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 44.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#131** |
| Size | 255 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## 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


### ScaleMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleman-large-and-small/id6443717821)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Control a character's size by sliding to navigate through challenging obstacle courses. Grow or shrink to overcome various barriers and reach the goal. Compete against enemies every five stages in this fun running game.

**Highlights:** Resize character with slider, Navigate obstacle courses, Compete against enemies, One-finger swipe controls, Variety of obstacles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and unique concept
- 🎮 Enjoyable racing/size-changing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads after every level
- 🤖 Repetitive and easy AI opponents
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔒 Forced ads for new skins

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through the floor glitch
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Challenging player-vs-player mode
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Ability to create custom levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Long Neck Run free?

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

### Is ScaleMan free?

ScaleMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Long Neck Run or ScaleMan?

Long Neck Run is rated higher. Long Neck Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while ScaleMan averages 4.1 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Long Neck Run or ScaleMan have ads?

Both Long Neck Run and ScaleMan show ads.

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

Long Neck Run ships an update every 3 months, and ScaleMan every 3 months. Most recently, Long Neck Run was updated on September 28, 2026 and ScaleMan on September 25, 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.*