Comparison

ThumbRun vs SwipeTrack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ThumbRun

Compete globally in a unique racing game where you control runners by dragging your thumbs down the screen. Master the 55, 200, and 400-meter dashes to become the fastest ThumbRunner.

Highlights
  • Global player competition
  • Unique thumb-based running mechanic
  • Multiple dash distances (55m, 200m, 400m)
  • Time improvement and mastery
  • iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad support
Features
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Compete against players from all over the World to earn your crown as the fastest ThumbRunner on the planet! The sport that's sweeping the globe has the everyone asking the question: "Who is the fastest ThumbRunner?" Is it you? ThumbRun is a racing game that lets you RUN with your THUMBS. Using your iPhone/iPod Touch or iPad screen as your running track, drag your thumbs downward to simulate a running motion. The faster you drag your thumbs, the faster you run! Compete on the track by running the 55, 200, and 400 meter dashes. Try to improve your time and become a ThumbRun master! TO RUN: Simply touch and drag your thumbs downwards across the screen. This is as if your thumbs are your feet, and you're taking strides down the track. When you reach the end of the race, you will be shown your time. DISCLAIMER: You use this application at your own risk and the application creator assumes no responsibility for dropped or damaged devices and/or personal injury. Any consequences as the result of becoming a ThumbRun master are explicitly your own and totally awesome! Visit www.ThumbRun.com for more information.

About

SwipeTrack

Features
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Alternate left and right swipes to simulate real running cadence, build speed, manage stamina, and compete across sprint and distance events. SwipeTrack transforms running into a physical skill-based challenge where your fingers become your legs. Alternate left and right swipes to build cadence, increase speed, and master your running technique. Start as a casual jogger and improve through training, timing, and consistency. The more you run, the faster your runner becomes. Compete in stadium events, improve your stats, and perfect your stride. Features Unique swiping-based running controls Train your cadence and swipe rhythm Improve your acceleration, top speed, stamina and fatigue resistance Compete in different race disciplines Smooth, satisfying running gameplay Can you keep the perfect rhythm?

Screenshots

ThumbRun4 screens
SwipeTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ThumbRun at 11.0 against SwipeTrack's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThumbRun ships an update every 6 days, SwipeTrack every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ThumbRun versus SwipeTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThumbRunSwipeTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB257 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThree Innovations, LLCMartin Arusalu

In-app purchases

None

ThumbRun

No in-app purchases

None

SwipeTrack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThumbRun free?
ThumbRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwipeTrack free?
SwipeTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThumbRun or SwipeTrack have ads?
Neither ThumbRun nor SwipeTrack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThumbRun or SwipeTrack?
ThumbRun ships an update every 6 days, and SwipeTrack every 3 days. Most recently, ThumbRun was updated on September 14, 2026 and SwipeTrack on September 13, 2026.

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