Comparison

Herded Along vs Runimals

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Herded Along

Guide your flock to safety in this casual game. Control your dog to protect sheep from invading wolves and navigate the farm. Features hand-drawn art and unlockable dog cosmetics.

Highlights
  • Control a dog to protect sheep
  • Hand-drawn art and animations
  • Unlockable dog cosmetics
  • Protect herd from wolves
  • Race around the farm
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Steer your sheep to safety in Herded Along! Race around the farm and protect your herd in this casual but challenging game that pits you against the wild in a bid for survival. - Control your dog in their effort to protect the herd - Beautifully hand drawn art and animations of the countryside - Exciting new dog cosmetics to purchase and unlock - Keep your sheep on the move and safe from wolves as they invade the farm Download Herded Along today and get your bark on!

About

Runimals

Features
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Runimals is a fast-paced top-down runner & shooter that blends action and strategy. Build your squad of cute but fierce animal heroes, fight through endless waves of enemies, and discover the best tactics to survive! Easy Controls Swipe left or right with just one finger. Your squad automatically fires while you dodge obstacles, traps, and enemies rushing toward you. Build Your Squad Unlock new heroes, each with unique strengths. Form your team, discover synergies, and create powerful formations to overcome challenges. Guns & Upgrades Choose random upgrades during each run—boost health, damage, attack speed, or critical chance. Every game offers a new build and fresh strategy. Waves & Bosses Face relentless waves of enemies and prepare for challenging mini-bosses with unique attack patterns. The deeper you go, the harder the fight gets. Stylized 3D Graphics Enjoy vibrant colors, smooth animations, and a playful world that makes every run feel fun and rewarding. Progress & Rewards Collect gold and gems, upgrade your heroes and weapons, and unlock new levels. The further you progress, the greater the rewards! Key Features One-finger swipe controls Squad-based progression Randomized upgrades for replay value Challenging waves and bosses Colorful stylized 3D visuals Optional ads & in-app purchases Runimals delivers quick, exciting sessions while offering deep replayability through endless upgrade combinations. Perfect for both casual fun and strategic players who love survival challenges. Note: Runimals includes optional ads and in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Herded Along4 screens
Runimals3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Herded Along at 11.0 against Runimals's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Herded Along ships an update every 3 months, Runimals every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Herded Along versus Runimals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHerded AlongRunimals
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB207 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAdknownZiylan Medya A.Ş

In-app purchases

None

Herded Along

No in-app purchases

None

Runimals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Herded Along free?
Herded Along is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runimals free?
Runimals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Herded Along or Runimals have ads?
Both Herded Along and Runimals show ads.
Which is updated more often, Herded Along or Runimals?
Herded Along ships an update every 3 months, and Runimals every 2 months. Most recently, Herded Along was updated on October 22, 2026 and Runimals on October 6, 2026.

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