# Runner Coaster vs Plug Head Race

Runner Coaster and Plug Head Race both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Runner Coaster's written reviews are positive against 24% of Plug Head Race's. Plug Head Race's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runner Coaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plug Head Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Runner Coaster against 4.5 for Plug Head Race. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Runner Coaster's written reviews are positive against 24% of Plug Head Race's.

Runner Coaster ships an update every 6 weeks, Plug Head Race every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runner Coaster | Plug Head Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527/reviews)** | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-head-race/id6444714370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 224 MB | 420 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Runner Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527)

Experience the thrill of a roller coaster ride while navigating challenging obstacle courses. Collect passengers and avoid traps to reach the end of each attraction. Unlock new skins and levels by mastering speed and agility.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance, Passenger collection, Speed and agility challenges, Unlockable skins, Multiple levels with unique challenges, Multiplier rewards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Entertaining and engaging
- 🎢 Cute and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent sound issues
- 🔍 Lack of progression options
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Sound randomly turning off
- Difficulty progressing to higher levels

**Requested features**

- More rider options to progress
- Additional levels and content
- Improved performance and stability


### Plug Head Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-head-race/id6444714370)

Experience an electrifying 3D racing adventure with over 1000 levels. Strategically use collectible batteries, take shortcuts, and dodge obstacles to outsmart opponents and reach the finish line first.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 thrilling levels, Collectible batteries for strategic advantage, Daring shortcuts, Obstacle dodging (fireballs, looters), Fast-paced 3D action, Competitive racing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Interesting gameplay concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🕰️ Levels take too long to complete

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during ads
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Shorten level lengths


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runner Coaster free?

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

### Is Plug Head Race free?

Plug Head Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Runner Coaster or Plug Head Race?

Runner Coaster is rated higher. Runner Coaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Plug Head Race averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.

### Do Runner Coaster or Plug Head Race have ads?

Both Runner Coaster and Plug Head Race show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runner Coaster or Plug Head Race?

Runner Coaster ships an update every 6 weeks, and Plug Head Race every 3 weeks. Most recently, Runner Coaster was updated on September 24, 2026 and Plug Head Race on September 25, 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.*