# Puff Up vs Mobile Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Run at 75% against Puff Up's 37%. Puff Up's advantage is ratings volume (286K vs 835) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puff Up sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Mobile Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puff Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puff Up has 286K ratings behind it against 835, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Puff Up's written reviews are positive against 75% of Mobile Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Puff Up ships an update fortnightly, Mobile Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puff Up | Mobile Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (286K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-up/id1615768339/reviews)** | [4.5 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **286K** | 835 |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 289 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Puff Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-up/id1615768339)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you inflate balloons, strategically release them to avoid obstacles, and solve brain-teasing levels. Unlock unique skins and compete with friends on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Inflate and release balloons, Avoid spikes and obstacles, Solve brain-teasing puzzles, Unlock unique balloon skins, Compete on leaderboards, Play bonus mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Status 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year VIP Status | $99.99 | per year |
| Coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads + skin + 2k coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Small Bag of Skip It's | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Bag of Skip It's | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy Small chest of Skip It's | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Legendary pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying balloon popping mechanics
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to play
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Misleading advertising about no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent performance and lag

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Reduced ad frequency
- Fair pricing for ad removal


### Mobile Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899)

Collect virtual apps and harness their unique powers to overcome challenges. Strategize your app collection to unlock new abilities and progress through the game.

**Highlights:** Collect virtual apps, Utilize app powers, Strategic gameplay, Unlock new abilities, Progress through challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 💎 Variety of apps/abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost feature staying active
- Ability to bypass levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve app selection and balancing
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puff Up free?

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

### Is Mobile Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puff Up or Mobile Run?

Puff Up is rated higher. Puff Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 286K ratings, while Mobile Run averages 4.5 from 835 ratings.

### Do Puff Up or Mobile Run have ads?

Both Puff Up and Mobile Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puff Up or Mobile Run?

Puff Up ships an update fortnightly, and Mobile Run every 2 months. Most recently, Puff Up was updated on October 17, 2026 and Mobile Run on October 14, 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.*