# Doodle Sprint! vs Mega Run

The clearest difference is ads: Doodle Sprint! at none against Mega Run's shown. Doodle Sprint! also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Mega Run's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 63%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 253). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Sprint! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Doodle Sprint! against 3.9 for Mega Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Doodle Sprint!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Mega Run's.

Doodle Sprint! ships an update every 5 weeks, Mega Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Sprint! | Mega Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-sprint/id463745965/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 253 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stewart Thomson](https://appshunter.io/developer/816337746) | [Get Set Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/335928800) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Sprint!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-sprint/id463745965)

Embark on an endless running adventure, jumping and rolling through vibrant worlds. Compete for the top score on global leaderboards and share your progress with friends. Experience stunning visuals and immersive sound effects in this addictive arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Game Center leaderboards and achievements, Twitter and Facebook integration, High-definition graphics, Multiple detailed themes, Awesome sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ So endLess and sastisfiying
- 🌟 Great for road trips and airplane mode
- 👍🏻 Fun, simple and easy to pick up
- 💖 Childhood memories
- 😊 Chill and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💤 Gets boring after a while
- 🚫 Too many ads that kill the gameplay
- 😒 Repetitive and lacking variety

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more obstacles and challenges
- Implement power-ups and upgrades
- Introduce different themes and backgrounds
- Allow customization of the character


### Mega Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541)

Embark on an epic platforming adventure to rescue kidnapped siblings. Explore vibrant worlds, collect coins and gems, and utilize explosive powerups. Unlock new characters and uncover hundreds of secrets across dozens of challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Eye-popping cartoon graphics, Epic platform action, Simple tap control, Hundreds of stages and worlds, Hundreds of secrets and collectables, 28 explosive powerups, Unlockable characters

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small MP Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium MP Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Everything | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super MP Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega MP Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bag of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and colorful graphics
- 💎 Challenging to collect all gems
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when using certain power-ups
- 🔁 Repetitive level designs
- 💰 In-app purchases can get expensive
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking despite meeting requirements
- Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to control character movement manually
- Achievements and leaderboards integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Sprint! free?

Doodle Sprint! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mega Run free?

Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Sprint! or Mega Run?

Mega Run is rated higher. Doodle Sprint! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Mega Run averages 3.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Doodle Sprint! or Mega Run have ads?

Mega Run shows ads; Doodle Sprint! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Sprint! or Mega Run?

Doodle Sprint! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mega Run monthly. Most recently, Doodle Sprint! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mega Run 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.*