# Level Up Runner vs Wavy Grow

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Level Up Runner at 33K against Wavy Grow's 22. Wavy Grow's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and 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 Wavy Grow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wavy Grow holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Level Up Runner has 33K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Level Up Runner | Wavy Grow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavy-grow/id6451112737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% 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 | 333 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


### Wavy Grow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavy-grow/id6451112737)

Guide adorable mobs through a fast-paced 3D running adventure. Dodge obstacles, gather rewards, and make split-second decisions to grow stronger and reach the finish line. Experience an addictive blend of speed, strategy, and cuteness.

**Highlights:** 3D running gameplay, Adorable mob characters, Obstacle navigation, Reward collection, Split-second decision making, Fast-paced adventure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Level Up Runner free?

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

### Is Wavy Grow free?

Wavy Grow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Level Up Runner or Wavy Grow?

Wavy Grow is rated higher. Level Up Runner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Wavy Grow averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Level Up Runner or Wavy Grow have ads?

Both Level Up Runner and Wavy Grow show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Level Up Runner or Wavy Grow?

Level Up Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wavy Grow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Level Up Runner was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wavy Grow on October 6, 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.*