# Level Up Runner vs Ninja Escape!!

The clearest difference is rating: Level Up Runner at 4.6 against Ninja Escape!!'s 4.0. Level Up Runner also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 140) and review sentiment (42% vs 32%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Level Up Runner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Ninja Escape!! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Level Up Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Level Up Runner has 33K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Level Up Runner's written reviews are positive against 32% of Ninja Escape!!'s.

Level Up Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, Ninja Escape!! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Level Up Runner | Ninja Escape!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332/reviews)** | [4.0 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-escape/id1622961029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 140 |
| Positive reviews | **42.2% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 458 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Level Up Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332)

Charge through enemies, grow stronger with each punch, and overcome obstacles. Customize your fighter with unique gear and strike fear into your opponents. Reach the final boss and claim victory.

**Highlights:** Action-packed running and punching gameplay, Variety of enemies and traps, Hundreds of customization options, Collect power-ups, Defeat the final boss

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pound for Pound Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $4.99 | one-time |
| Powerful Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bunlde | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 💪 Satisfying combat mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 💰 Paywalls for upgrades
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Levels freeze and become unplayable
- Purchased no-ads feature doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add special abilities and effects
- Improve level progression and unlocks
- Reduce reliance on ads for progression


### Ninja Escape!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-escape/id1622961029)

Embark on an exhilarating escape as you outrun relentless samurais. Utilize a variety of acrobatic moves like running, jumping, sliding, and flying to evade your pursuers. Test your reflexes and agility in this fast-paced action game.

**Highlights:** Run from samurais, Jump over obstacles, Slide under barriers, Fly to evade enemies, Fast-paced gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rainbow Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Panda | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oni | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ghost | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oni God | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Level Up Runner free?

Level Up Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ninja Escape!! free?

Ninja Escape!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Level Up Runner or Ninja Escape!!?

Level Up Runner is rated higher. Level Up Runner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Ninja Escape!! averages 4.0 from 140 ratings.

### Do Level Up Runner or Ninja Escape!! have ads?

Both Level Up Runner and Ninja Escape!! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Level Up Runner or Ninja Escape!!?

Level Up Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ninja Escape!! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Level Up Runner was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ninja Escape!! 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.*