# DOODLE SQUARES vs DogRun

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DogRun at none against DOODLE SQUARES's 6. DogRun also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). DOODLE SQUARES's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (478 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOODLE SQUARES sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DogRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for DOODLE SQUARES against 4.0 for DogRun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOODLE SQUARES has 478 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of DOODLE SQUARES's written reviews are positive against 100% of DogRun's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOODLE SQUARES | DogRun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogrun-avoid-bones/id908597369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **478** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464663882) | [JUN KANAYAMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/605648452) |

## What reviewers say

### DOODLE SQUARES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186)

Navigate a world of hazards, collecting green squares and fruits for score boosts and power-ups. Unlock new themes as you play and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Score collection, Hazard avoidance, Fruit power-ups, Theme unlocking, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boogers Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all themes! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jewels Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aqua Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging and rewarding
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔊 Repetitive or annoying music
- 📱 Difficulty seeing the game due to finger placement
- 💰 Paid themes/content seen as unnecessary
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 5
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- New game modes or themes
- Achievements or leaderboards
- Option to disable music while keeping sound effects
- Improved performance on older devices


### DogRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogrun-avoid-bones/id908597369)

A simple, one-finger control game where players guide a character to run and avoid obstacles. The objective is to navigate through the game by holding to walk and releasing to run, all while dodging bones.

**Highlights:** Simple one-finger controls, Hold to walk, Release to run, Avoid bones obstacle, Endless gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOODLE SQUARES free?

DOODLE SQUARES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DogRun free?

DogRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DOODLE SQUARES or DogRun?

DogRun is rated higher. DOODLE SQUARES averages 3.9 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while DogRun averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DOODLE SQUARES or DogRun have ads?

DogRun shows ads; DOODLE SQUARES does not.

### Which is updated more often, DOODLE SQUARES or DogRun?

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, and DogRun every 2 months. Most recently, DOODLE SQUARES was updated on September 29, 2026 and DogRun on September 27, 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.*