# Level Up Runner vs Stretchy Stickup

The clearest difference is rating: Stretchy Stickup at 5.0 against Level Up Runner's 4.6. Stretchy Stickup also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Level Up Runner's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 1). 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 Stretchy Stickup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stretchy Stickup 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 1, 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 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Level Up Runner | Stretchy Stickup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretchy-stickup/id6468470693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| 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 | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| 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


### Stretchy Stickup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretchy-stickup/id6468470693)

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you control characters with incredible stretching abilities to overcome diverse challenges. Utilize their extended limbs to solve puzzles and achieve victory in this entertaining adventure.

**Highlights:** Unique stretching mechanics, Creative puzzle challenges, Hero limb extension, Entertaining gameplay, Diverse tasks

**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 Stretchy Stickup free?

Stretchy Stickup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Level Up Runner or Stretchy Stickup?

Stretchy Stickup is rated higher. Level Up Runner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Stretchy Stickup averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Level Up Runner or Stretchy Stickup have ads?

Both Level Up Runner and Stretchy Stickup show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Level Up Runner or Stretchy Stickup?

Level Up Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stretchy Stickup every 3 weeks. Most recently, Level Up Runner was updated on October 19, 2026 and Stretchy Stickup on October 15, 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.*