# Level Up Runner vs Gun n' Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Level Up Runner at 42% against Gun n' Run's 0%. Level Up Runner also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 15). Gun n' Run's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 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 Gun n' Run sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gun n' Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Level Up Runner has 33K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Level Up Runner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gun n' Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Level Up Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, Gun n' Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Level Up Runner | Gun n' Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-n-run/id6452397440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **42.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 458 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| 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


### Gun n' Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-n-run/id6452397440)

Command a dynamic arsenal of diverse weapons, guiding them through obstacles and expanding your collection. Master intuitive controls, unlock special abilities, and explore vibrant settings to conquer challenges and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Command dynamic weapon arsenal, Guide weapons through obstacles, Expand weapon collection, Master intuitive controls, Unlock special weapon abilities, Compete on leaderboards

**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 Gun n' Run free?

Gun n' Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Level Up Runner or Gun n' Run?

Gun n' Run is rated higher. Level Up Runner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Gun n' Run averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Level Up Runner or Gun n' Run have ads?

Both Level Up Runner and Gun n' Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Level Up Runner or Gun n' Run?

Level Up Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gun n' Run monthly. Most recently, Level Up Runner was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gun n' Run 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.*