Comparison

Running Fred vs Battle Run

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

Battle Run

Experience an adrenaline-pumping multiplayer racing game where you outrun opponents through treacherous obstacle courses. Collect unique runners with special skills, battle with explosive items, and race to the finish line in vibrant worlds. Compete against friends or players worldwide in fast-paced, real-time action.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer races
  • Unique runners with special skills
  • Over 500,000 unique stages
  • 20+ unique items, weapons, and power-ups
  • Collect and upgrade runners
  • Progress through a battle track for rewards
Features
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Ready, set, RUN! Welcome to Battle Run! The adrenaline-pumping party racing game loved by millions of fans is back! From the studio behind Tap Titans 2 and the popular Beat The Boss franchise, comes the return of long-awaited and fan-favourite real-time running multiplayer game - Battle Run! Escape wicked rockets, evade spinning axes, and navigate past sneaky hazards - it's the ultimate race to the finish line! Party up and play with your friends in an action packed race and charge into first place! Become a racing legend as you outrun your opponents and compete in real-time multiplayer battles! With runner’s like Ryder and his volcanic rain, Dust’s high-speed skateboard, and Macie’s explosive leap, it’s an attack blitz waiting to happen! Revamped with all-new Runners, explosive items, and racing across vibrant worlds, this is Battle Run like never before. WITH BATTLE RUN YOU CAN: RACE to the finish line in a free to play real-time action packed running multiplayer mobile game. RECRUIT a roster of many powerful and speedy runners, each with an unique skill in their arsenal. PLAY over 500,000 uniquely crafted stages and platform combinations so no race is ever the same! BATTLE it out across different stages with 20+ unique items, weapons, skills , and power-ups. COMPETE in real-time fast paced races against up to four friends or players across the world. COLLECT exclusive diamonds and gold coins in game for the ability to upgrade your runners. EARN seasonal and weekly battle points from competing in quests as you complete the Battle Track. PROGRESS down the battle track to unlock new runners, character skins, and earn more rewards! So put on your sneakers and get ready to run! TALK TO US: Facebook: facebook.com/BattleRunGame Instagram: instagram.com/battlerunofficial/ Tiktok: tiktok.com/@battlerunofficial Reddit: reddit.com/r/BattleRun Discord: discord.gg/GJ9EevYx3P Twitter: twitter.com/gamehive Blog: gamehive.com/blog Youtube: youtube.com/user/GameHiveGames Terms & Privacy gamehive.com/tos gamehive.com/privacy Battle Run was made possible through assistance, and collaboration, with Ontario Creates.

Screenshots

Running Fred4 screens
Battle Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Running Fred at 79% against Battle Run's 54%. Running Fred also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Battle Run's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, 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. Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Battle Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Running Fred holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 796 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Running Fred's written reviews are positive against 54% of Battle Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, Battle Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Running Fred versus Battle Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning FredBattle Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better4.3 (796 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better54.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better796
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#162 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB465 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDedalord S.R.L.Game Hive Corp.

Customer experience

Running Fred

All ratings1,804 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews495 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative14.9%

Battle Run

All ratings796 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative26.9%

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

Battle Run

From 796 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic experience
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Potential for updates

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lacking features from old version
  • 🔍 Unbalanced character abilities
  • 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Monetization concerns

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

Battle Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and connection issues
  • Continued progress not saved

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back old characters and pets
  • More customization options
  • Improved matchmaking
  • Additional game modes

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Running Fred

One-time10
  • 2000 Skullies Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack 1$1.99
  • Value Pack 2$1.99
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  • 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
10 purchases

Battle Run

One-time10
  • Diamond Pack 1$1.99
  • Special Bundle$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$3.99
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  • Diamond Pack 2$4.99
  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
  • Diamond Pack 4$24.99
  • Diamond Pack 5$49.99
  • Special Bundle$49.99
  • Diamond Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Running Fred free?
Running Fred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Battle Run free?
Battle Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Running Fred or Battle Run?
Running Fred is rated higher. Running Fred averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Battle Run averages 4.3 from 796 ratings.
Do Running Fred or Battle Run have ads?
Both Running Fred and Battle Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Running Fred or Battle Run?
Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, and Battle Run monthly. Most recently, Running Fred was updated on September 25, 2026 and Battle Run on September 26, 2026.

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