# Rat On The Run vs Whale Trail

The clearest difference is price: Whale Trail at Free against Rat On The Run's $1.99. Whale Trail also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 167). Rat On The Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Whale Trail is free to download; Rat On The Run costs $1.99 up front. Whale Trail sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Rat On The Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rat On The Run against 4.8 for Whale Trail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale Trail has 4.3K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Rat On The Run's written reviews are positive against 94% of Whale Trail's.

Rat On The Run ships an update every 7 months, Whale Trail every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rat On The Run | Whale Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-the-run/id321366355/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **94.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) |

## What reviewers say

### Rat On The Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-the-run/id321366355)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Guide a hungry rodent through a house filled with obstacles and enemies to collect snacks and prepare for winter. This classic platformer offers multiple game modes, including challenges, arcade levels, and a bonus scooter game.

**Highlights:** Three game modes: Challenges, Arcade, Rat on a Scooter, 60 challenge levels, 8 arcade floors, Classic platform gameplay, Simple, responsive controls, Unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Great value for money
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Cute and charming graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🐛 Inability to skip or replay levels

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent jump mechanics
- Scooter mode glitches at high speeds
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to customize the character
- Online leaderboards and multiplayer
- Additional game modes


### Whale Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154)

Embark on a vibrant journey as a whale, collecting items, performing aerial maneuvers, and battling enemies. Unlock new characters, enhance abilities, and explore numerous challenge levels. Enjoy a visually stunning and engaging arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Fly as Willow the Whale, Collect Blubbles and earn Krill, Unlock playable friends, Upgrade Willow's skills, Smash enemies, 96 Challenge levels, Classic and Challenge game modes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket Full | $2.99 | one-time |
| Serious Clams | $6.99 | one-time |
| Swimming In It | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐳 Cute and fun game
- 🎶 Wonderful soundtrack
- 👍 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful visuals
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Outdated for newer devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Challenging and frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Krill not properly credited after completing levels
- Game freezing on certain device models
- Whale controls not responsive on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options for whales
- Wider screen support for newer devices
- Additional levels and worlds to explore


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rat On The Run free?

Rat On The Run costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Whale Trail free?

Whale Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rat On The Run or Whale Trail?

Whale Trail is rated higher. Rat On The Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Whale Trail averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Rat On The Run or Whale Trail have ads?

Whale Trail shows ads; Rat On The Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rat On The Run or Whale Trail?

Rat On The Run ships an update every 7 months, and Whale Trail every 2 months. Most recently, Rat On The Run was updated on November 7, 2026 and Whale Trail on November 8, 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.*