Battle Run vs Falling Fred Redux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Battle Run
Experience an adrenaline-pumping multiplayer racing game where you outrun opponents through treacherous obstacle courses. Collect unique runners with special skills, battle with explosive items, and race to the finish line in vibrant worlds. Compete against friends or players worldwide in fast-paced, real-time action.
- Real-time multiplayer races
- Unique runners with special skills
- Over 500,000 unique stages
- 20+ unique items, weapons, and power-ups
- Collect and upgrade runners
- Progress through a battle track for rewards
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Ready, set, RUN! Welcome to Battle Run! The adrenaline-pumping party racing game loved by millions of fans is back! From the studio behind Tap Titans 2 and the popular Beat The Boss franchise, comes the return of long-awaited and fan-favourite real-time running multiplayer game - Battle Run! Escape wicked rockets, evade spinning axes, and navigate past sneaky hazards - it's the ultimate race to the finish line! Party up and play with your friends in an action packed race and charge into first place! Become a racing legend as you outrun your opponents and compete in real-time multiplayer battles! With runner’s like Ryder and his volcanic rain, Dust’s high-speed skateboard, and Macie’s explosive leap, it’s an attack blitz waiting to happen! Revamped with all-new Runners, explosive items, and racing across vibrant worlds, this is Battle Run like never before. WITH BATTLE RUN YOU CAN: RACE to the finish line in a free to play real-time action packed running multiplayer mobile game. RECRUIT a roster of many powerful and speedy runners, each with an unique skill in their arsenal. PLAY over 500,000 uniquely crafted stages and platform combinations so no race is ever the same! BATTLE it out across different stages with 20+ unique items, weapons, skills , and power-ups. COMPETE in real-time fast paced races against up to four friends or players across the world. COLLECT exclusive diamonds and gold coins in game for the ability to upgrade your runners. EARN seasonal and weekly battle points from competing in quests as you complete the Battle Track. PROGRESS down the battle track to unlock new runners, character skins, and earn more rewards! So put on your sneakers and get ready to run! TALK TO US: Facebook: facebook.com/BattleRunGame Instagram: instagram.com/battlerunofficial/ Tiktok: tiktok.com/@battlerunofficial Reddit: reddit.com/r/BattleRun Discord: discord.gg/GJ9EevYx3P Twitter: twitter.com/gamehive Blog: gamehive.com/blog Youtube: youtube.com/user/GameHiveGames Terms & Privacy gamehive.com/tos gamehive.com/privacy Battle Run was made possible through assistance, and collaboration, with Ontario Creates.
Falling Fred Redux
Experience a retro arcade vertical runner where you guide a character in a chaotic freefall. Dodge deadly traps, upgrade skills, and collect power-ups to survive the descent. Unlock new characters and enjoy physics-based mayhem with improved graphics.
- Endless vertical mayhem with dangerous traps
- Upgradeable skills for enhanced gameplay
- Physics-based chaos for unpredictable falls
- Challenge friends for high scores
- Unlockable character skins
- Retro visual upgrade
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The Master of Concussions is back for more! After more than 15 years of falling, you could consider this a retro arcade “vertical runner” gem. What goes down, usually meets something hard on its way. But Fred keeps surviving in this classic gross-out chaos, plunging from sky-high heights to the fiery depths in a vertical freefall like no other. Upgrade your skills, collect outrageous power-ups, and unlock a hilarious cast of characters. With improved graphics and all the chaotic fun of the original, this is the ultimate retro experience for daredevils and gory fans alike. Game Features: • Endless vertical mayhem — zoom past dozens of ridiculously dangerous traps. • Upgradeable skills to boost Fred’s speed, resilience, and fall-taming prowess. • Physics-based chaos for unpredictable, hilarious tumbles. • Challenge your friends and prove who’s the ultimate high-score master. • Unlock a crazy collection of skins and show off your style while plummeting. • Relive the classic retro fun with a visual upgrade. Download Falling Fred now and dive into the gross-out vertical madness! No parachutes, just pure irreverent fun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Battle Run at 4.3 against Falling Fred Redux's 3.0. Battle Run also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 38%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Battle Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Falling Fred Redux sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Battle Run holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Run has 798 ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Battle Run's written reviews are positive against 38% of Falling Fred Redux's.
Battle Run ships an update monthly, Falling Fred Redux every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Battle Run | Falling Fred Redux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (798 ratings) — better | 3.0 (157 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews — better | 37.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 798 — better | 157 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 465 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Game Hive Corp. | Dedalord S.R.L. |
Customer experience
Battle Run
Falling Fred Redux
User reviews
Battle Run
From 798 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Potential for updates
Room to improve
- 🔍 Lacking features from old version
- 🔍 Unbalanced character abilities
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Monetization concerns
Falling Fred Redux
From 157 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nostalgic gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Potential for character additions
Room to improve
- 🔍 Limited character selection
- 🎨 AI-generated artwork
- 🚫 Lack of original characters
- 🔍 Stripped-down features
Bugs and requests
Battle Run
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes and connection issues
- Continued progress not saved
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back old characters and pets
- More customization options
- Improved matchmaking
- Additional game modes
Falling Fred Redux
Reported bugs
2 issues- Certain characters not appearing
- UI issues and poor design
Requested features
3 requests- Bring back original characters and art style
- Restore gore and violent elements
- Expand character roster
In-app purchases
Battle Run
- Diamond Pack 1$1.99
- Special Bundle$1.99
- Starter Bundle$3.99
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- Diamond Pack 2$4.99
- Diamond Pack 3$9.99
- Special Bundle$19.99
- Diamond Pack 4$24.99
- Diamond Pack 5$49.99
- Special Bundle$49.99
- Diamond Pack 6$99.99
Falling Fred Redux
- 1,000 Skullies$1.99
- 2000 Skullies$1.99
- 3,000 Skullies$4.99
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- 5500 Skullies$4.99
- 10,000 Skullies$9.99
- 11500 Skullies$9.99
- 30,000 Skullies$19.99
- 24000 Skullies$19.99
- 39000 Skullies$29.99
- 75000 Skullies$49.99
Questions
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