# Rat On The Run vs Backflip Madness

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Backflip Madness at 13K against Rat On The Run's 167. Backflip Madness also leads on chart position (#39 vs #149) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Rat On The Run's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (91% vs 82%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Rat On The Run costs $1.99 and Backflip Madness $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rat On The Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backflip Madness has 13K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Rat On The Run's written reviews are positive against 82% of Backflip Madness's.

Rat On The Run ships an update every 7 months, Backflip Madness every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rat On The Run | Backflip Madness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-the-run/id321366355/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 82.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #149 | **#39** |
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Hubert Sliwka](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) |

## What reviewers say

### Rat On The Run

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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


### Backflip Madness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Casual, #76 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Perform spectacular tricks and stunts in this fast-paced extreme sports game. Master parkour acrobatics, execute multiple backflips, and compete for high scores. Enjoy realistic physics and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Multiple backflips and locations, Parkour/Free running acrobatics, Realistic ragdoll physics, Achievements and leaderboards, Action replay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎨 Unique control scheme
- 🤸‍♂️ Realistic backflipping physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Limited number of levels
- 🔁 Repetitive after completing levels
- 🎨 Basic graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Replay feature not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent landing detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and obstacles
- Ability to save and share replays
- More character customization options
- Additional backflip types and moves
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rat On The Run free?

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

### Is Backflip Madness free?

Backflip Madness costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rat On The Run or Backflip Madness?

Rat On The Run is rated higher. Rat On The Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Backflip Madness averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Rat On The Run or Backflip Madness have ads?

Neither Rat On The Run nor Backflip Madness shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rat On The Run or Backflip Madness?

Rat On The Run ships an update every 7 months, and Backflip Madness every 5 months. Most recently, Rat On The Run was updated on October 29, 2026 and Backflip Madness on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rat On The Run or Backflip Madness?

Rat On The Run currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and Backflip Madness at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*