# Robot Buddy 3D vs Runalong

The clearest difference is rating: Runalong at 5.0 against Robot Buddy 3D's 4.5. Runalong also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Robot Buddy 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runalong sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Robot Buddy 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Runalong holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robot Buddy 3D has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Robot Buddy 3D ships an update every 2 months, Runalong every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Robot Buddy 3D | Runalong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-buddy-3d/id1602528550/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runalong/id1636757952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 426 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [SNOXIUM GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634663805) |

## What reviewers say

### Robot Buddy 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-buddy-3d/id1602528550)

Explore diverse locations to discover and collect all your robot companions. Embark on a global adventure to find every friend.

**Highlights:** Global exploration, Robot collection, 3D graphics, Adventure gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Runalong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runalong/id1636757952)

An endless runner game with voxel graphics where players dodge obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new characters and clubhouse customizations. Earn rewards to upgrade abilities and compete for high scores on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Voxel-style endless running gameplay, Unlockable characters and upgrades, Clubhouse customization with furniture, Daily challenges and rewards, Leaderboard competition, Power-ups and obstacle dodging

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20k Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50k Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Robot Buddy 3D free?

Robot Buddy 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runalong free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Robot Buddy 3D or Runalong?

Runalong is rated higher. Robot Buddy 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Runalong averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Robot Buddy 3D or Runalong have ads?

Robot Buddy 3D shows ads; Runalong does not.

### Which is updated more often, Robot Buddy 3D or Runalong?

Robot Buddy 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Runalong every 9 days. Most recently, Robot Buddy 3D was updated on October 2, 2026 and Runalong on October 24, 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.*