# Teeth Runner! vs Teeth Shield

The clearest difference is rating: Teeth Runner! at 4.5 against Teeth Shield's 1.8. Teeth Runner! also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 14%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 286). Teeth Shield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Teeth Runner! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Teeth Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Teeth Runner! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teeth Runner! has 2.8K ratings behind it against 286, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Teeth Runner!'s written reviews are positive against 14% of Teeth Shield's.

Teeth Runner! ships an update every 2 weeks, Teeth Shield fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teeth Runner! | Teeth Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeth-runner/id1572789958/reviews)** | [1.8 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeth-shield/id1601158977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 286 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 306 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) | [Ahmet Ikbal Adlig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589838934) |

## What reviewers say

### Teeth Runner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeth-runner/id1572789958)

Embark on a thrilling adventure across multiple levels in this engaging pastime game. Navigate through challenges and enjoy a fun gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple levels, Pastime game, Toothbrushes, Zombies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Awesome game with great skins
- ⏱️ Can pass a lot of time
- 👍 Fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Racist stereotyping

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when getting a rainbow item
- Glitch where user has 18.4Qi gems but can't buy anything

**Requested features**

- Remove ads or provide ad-free option
- Fix glitches and crashes
- Remove racist stereotypes


### Teeth Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeth-shield/id1601158977)

Collect and protect teeth from harmful treats like candy and soda. Navigate obstacles, use dental tools to enhance your teeth's shine, and enjoy a fun, challenging experience. Perfect for those who enjoy dental-themed games.

**Highlights:** Collect teeth, Protect teeth from decay, Avoid monsters, candy, and soda, Use toothbrush and mouthwash, Smash unhealthy foods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Entertaining game
- 🤔 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible to beat the game
- 🤔 Unclear purpose/ending
- 🤔 Misleading advertising
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Teeth cleaning mechanics not working as expected
- Inconsistent game behavior across levels

**Requested features**

- Add a way to actually complete the game
- Provide rewards/incentives for playing
- Improve level design and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teeth Runner! free?

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

### Is Teeth Shield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Teeth Runner! or Teeth Shield?

Teeth Runner! is rated higher. Teeth Runner! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Teeth Shield averages 1.8 from 286 ratings.

### Do Teeth Runner! or Teeth Shield have ads?

Both Teeth Runner! and Teeth Shield show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Teeth Runner! or Teeth Shield?

Teeth Runner! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Teeth Shield fortnightly. Most recently, Teeth Runner! was updated on September 21, 2026 and Teeth Shield on August 30, 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.*