Comparison

Running Fred vs Hellrider 3

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

Head to head
About

Running Fred

Guide a hapless hero through perilous traps and challenges in this fast-paced third-person platformer. Perform acrobatic maneuvers, utilize special items, and choose from multiple game modes to survive.

Highlights
  • Acrobatic maneuvers
  • Perilous traps
  • Multiple game modes
  • Special skills and perks
  • Unlockable characters and outfits
  • Cross-device progress saving
Features
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"What goes down, usually meets something hard on its way" The anticipated sequel to Falling Fred is here! Fred is back with a new host of painful antics, awesome acrobatic/desperate moves, special items and uber-cool locations. Take control of our hapless hero as he pursues his quest to remain among the living! Running Fred combines ludicrously natural controls and furiously paced action with the shameless buckets of gore praised on its prequel, making up a fantastic third person platformer unparalleled on mobile devices! Main Features: - Lots of acrobatic maneuvers - Dozens of perilous traps - Multiple game modes: Adventure, Challenge and our favourite Endless Survival! - Tons of special skills and perks - Lot of characters to choose from! - Pimp up your character with special outfits - Keep your progress across all your devices - Share your score with your friends via Game Center What reviewers say: "Bloody Brilliant!" - iFanzine "The sheer amount of content, replayability and fun that comes from deftly avoiding trap after trap is phenomenal" - AppSpy "For gamers who like runner-games, this game is easily a 5 out of 5 stars game" - fabela-imag "Those who love Falling Fred, just love the running Fred, the anticipated sequel to Falling Fred." - Best10App Skiing Fred, the new Fred adventure, is available now at App Store. Check it! SuperSonic Jack, a new here, a new adventure available at App Store Now!

About

Hellrider 3

Embark on a new 3D adventure with unique runner game mechanics. Explore a vast world, complete daily challenges, and uncover an amazing story with many characters to save.

Highlights
  • New 3D gameplay
  • Unusual game mechanics
  • Multiple game modes
  • Amazing story
  • Daily challenges
  • Huge picturesque world
Features
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A new part of Hellrider adventure! Become a member of a completely new story, enjoy the new 3D gameplay. A bunch of unusual game mechanics, allowing to look at the runner games from a new side! Game Features: -Multiple game modes with their challenges and goals -Amazing story revealing the world of Hellrider from a new perspective -Many characters who need a real hero! -Daily challenges will not relax! -A huge picturesque world awaits its researchers

Screenshots

Running Fred4 screens
Hellrider 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hellrider 3 at every 9 days against Running Fred's every 3 months. Hellrider 3 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hellrider 3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hellrider 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 6.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Running Fred's written reviews are positive against 88% of Hellrider 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, Hellrider 3 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Running Fred versus Hellrider 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning FredHellrider 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews87.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K6.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB153 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperDedalord S.R.L.Andrey Chernyshov

Customer experience

Running Fred

All ratings1,804 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews500 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.0%

Hellrider 3

All ratings6,862 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews503 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.2%

User reviews

Running Fred

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Customizable character
  • 🎢 Challenging obstacles
  • 🎯 Nostalgic experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🩸 Excessive violence/gore

Hellrider 3

From 6.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
  • 🎨 Appealing graphics and visuals
  • 👍 Fun and addictive experience
  • 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🎮 Great for passing time

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Crashes and progress loss issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 🕹️ Frustrating controls and difficulty spikes

Bugs and requests

Running Fred

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when using Iron Fred character
  • Mystery boxes not working as intended
  • Inverted controls and screen orientation issues
  • Obstacles not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back Falling Fred and Falling Fred Z
  • Add more levels and worlds
  • Improve controls and responsiveness
  • Reduce difficulty of obtaining in-game currency

Hellrider 3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Progress reset bug
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to replay levels
  • More customization options for characters and vehicles
  • Gamepad support
  • Improved progression and reward system
  • Reduced ad frequency

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Running Fred

One-time10
  • 2000 Skullies Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack 1$1.99
  • Value Pack 2$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Value Pack 3$1.99
  • 5000 Skullies Pack$1.99
  • 11000 Skullies Pack$4.99
  • 24000 Skullies Pack$9.99
  • 60000 Skullies Pack$14.99
  • 84000 Skullies Pack$29.99
  • 350000 Skullies$99.99
11 purchases

Hellrider 3

One-time11
  • gold medium pack$0.99
  • gun shotgun twohend$1.99
  • gun pistol stealth$1.99
Show 8 more
  • gun rifle steampunk$1.99
  • hellrider girl$2.99
  • hellrider boy$2.99
  • bike skullbutcher$3.99
  • remove ADS$3.99
  • bike Monster$3.99
  • gold big pack$4.99
  • gold legendary pack$10.99

Questions

Is Running Fred free?
Running Fred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hellrider 3 free?
Hellrider 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Running Fred or Hellrider 3?
Hellrider 3 is rated higher. Running Fred averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Hellrider 3 averages 4.8 from 6.9K ratings.
Do Running Fred or Hellrider 3 have ads?
Both Running Fred and Hellrider 3 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Running Fred or Hellrider 3?
Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, and Hellrider 3 every 9 days. Most recently, Running Fred was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hellrider 3 on October 18, 2026.

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