Count Running vs GossipMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Count Running
Guide a crowd of soldiers through challenging levels, making strategic door choices to increase your numbers. Overcome obstacles and defeat bosses to reach the finish line in this exciting rush.
- Lead and grow a crowd
- Strategic door choices
- Obstacle courses
- Boss battles
- Rush gameplay
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Lead more soldiers till the end!Choose the door which is more helpful, and keep rushing forward until you reach the end and defeat the ultimate bossNot only that, there are many interesting obstacles and rewards waiting for you to experience. Believe me, the exciting process will make you unforgettable.
GossipMaster
Navigate the social dynamics of high school by talking to classmates, forming friendships, and strategically spreading rumors. Immerse yourself in a dramatic narrative where gossip is key to survival and social advancement.
- High school simulation
- Social interaction
- Friendship building
- Gossip spreading
- Drama-filled adventure
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You play as a new girl in high school. Gossip spreads fast here and you must quickly adapt. Talk to people, find new friends and spread some gossip. Ready for a high school adventure full of drama?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Running at none against GossipMaster's 5. Count Running also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). GossipMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (82K vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. GossipMaster sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Count Running asks for nothing beyond the download.
Count Running holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GossipMaster has 82K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Count Running ships an update every 5 months, GossipMaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Count Running | GossipMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.7 (82K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 82K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 338 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Xiamen Shanzheng Ecotechnology Co., Ltd. | SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
Count Running
GossipMaster
Bugs and requests
Count Running
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GossipMaster
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game freezing on loading screens
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Ads covering up dialogue options
- Loss of progress and saved data
Requested features
4 requests- More seasons and chapters to continue the story
- Ability to choose character name and gender
- Deeper relationship development with characters
- Less intrusive ads or paid ad-free option
In-app purchases
Count Running
No in-app purchases
GossipMaster
- Free reward tickets$0.99
- Little companion$0.99
- Elements$2.99
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- No ads$4.99
- Starter pack$7.99
Questions
Is Count Running free?
Is GossipMaster free?
Which has better reviews, Count Running or GossipMaster?
Do Count Running or GossipMaster have ads?
Which is updated more often, Count Running or GossipMaster?
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