# Level Up Runner vs Ice Cream Roll!

The clearest difference is rating: Level Up Runner at 4.6 against Ice Cream Roll!'s 3.6. Level Up Runner also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 13%) and ratings volume (33K vs 1.1K). Ice Cream Roll!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 Ice Cream Roll! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Level Up Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Level Up Runner has 33K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 13% of Ice Cream Roll!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Level Up Runner | Ice Cream Roll! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332/reviews)** | [3.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-cream-roll/id1659269562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **42.2% of reviews** | 12.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 458 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## 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


### Ice Cream Roll!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-cream-roll/id1659269562)

Roll your ice cream scoop through a creamy arena, growing it larger with each pass. Use your growing scoop to build bridges to new levels and race to the finish line. Strategically time your rolls and bump opponents to win.

**Highlights:** Roll and grow an ice cream scoop, Build bridges to new arenas, Race against opponents, Strategize scoop size and timing, Bump opponents to hinder them, Unlock achievements and upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Smooth animations
- 🎨 Colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Bundles multiple unwanted apps
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with older devices
- Unexpected in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More level variety
- Option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Level Up Runner free?

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

### Is Ice Cream Roll! free?

Ice Cream Roll! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Level Up Runner or Ice Cream Roll!?

Level Up Runner is rated higher. Level Up Runner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Ice Cream Roll! averages 3.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Level Up Runner or Ice Cream Roll! have ads?

Both Level Up Runner and Ice Cream Roll! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Level Up Runner or Ice Cream Roll!?

Level Up Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ice Cream Roll! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Level Up Runner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ice Cream Roll! on October 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.*