# Running Fred vs Moon Child

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moon Child at none against Running Fred's 10. Moon Child also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Running Fred's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 13) and review sentiment (79% vs 57%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Moon Child asks for nothing beyond the download.

Moon Child holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Fred has 1.8K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Running Fred's written reviews are positive against 57% of Moon Child's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, Moon Child every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Fred | Moon Child |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-fred/id492146903/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-child/id501943416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 233 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dedalord S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378692856) | [Proof of Concept](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293750743) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Fred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-fred/id492146903)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2000 Skullies Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Skullies Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11000 Skullies Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 24000 Skullies Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Skullies Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 84000 Skullies Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 350000 Skullies | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Moon Child

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-child/id501943416)

Embark on a retro-inspired platforming adventure as a magical elf. Utilize a unique touch control system to navigate vibrant pixel art levels, collect scattered gems, and defeat a techno-virus threatening the planet. Experience smooth scrolling and a captivating soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Pixel art graphics, Elastimotion touch controls, Collect Dark Diamonds, Save planet Utopia, Retro-techno soundtrack, Hand-crafted levels

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Fred free?

Running Fred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moon Child free?

Moon Child is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Running Fred or Moon Child?

Moon Child is rated higher. Running Fred averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Moon Child averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Running Fred or Moon Child have ads?

Running Fred shows ads; Moon Child does not.

### Which is updated more often, Running Fred or Moon Child?

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, and Moon Child every 15 months. Most recently, Running Fred was updated on October 24, 2026 and Moon Child on October 23, 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.*