# Whale Trail vs Chiki's Chase

The clearest difference is ads: Chiki's Chase at none against Whale Trail's shown. Whale Trail's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 595). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whale Trail sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Chiki's Chase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Whale Trail against 4.8 for Chiki's Chase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale Trail has 4.3K ratings behind it against 595, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 95% and 94% positive.

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, Chiki's Chase monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whale Trail | Chiki's Chase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154/reviews) | **[4.8 (595 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chikis-chase/id1498398104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 595 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 94.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 52 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) | [David Fu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498398103) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Chiki's Chase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chikis-chase/id1498398104)

Embark on a roguelike adventure as Chiki and friends dash back home. Unlock and combine numerous upgrades, each character offering a unique play style. Enjoy charming pixel art and a vibrant soundtrack in this offline, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Roguelike endless runner gameplay, 30 unlockable upgrades, 4 characters with unique play styles, Modern pixel art graphics, Full offline play, No ads

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Earner | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and replayable
- 💎 Cute and charming characters
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited content and variety
- 🕹️ Some controls and mechanics could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing platforms
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- More playable characters
- Additional game modes or challenges
- Expanded customization options
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whale Trail free?

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

### Is Chiki's Chase free?

Chiki's Chase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whale Trail or Chiki's Chase?

Chiki's Chase is rated higher. Whale Trail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Chiki's Chase averages 4.8 from 595 ratings.

### Do Whale Trail or Chiki's Chase have ads?

Whale Trail shows ads; Chiki's Chase does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whale Trail or Chiki's Chase?

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, and Chiki's Chase monthly. Most recently, Whale Trail was updated on October 23, 2026 and Chiki's Chase on October 21, 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.*