# Running Fred vs Rail Rush

Running Fred and Rail Rush both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Rail Rush's written reviews are positive against 79% of Running Fred's. Rail Rush also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rail Rush sells 10 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 — 4.5 for Running Fred against 4.6 for Rail Rush. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Running Fred's written reviews are positive against 88% of Rail Rush's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Fred | Rail Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-fred/id492146903/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-rush/id501947104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dedalord S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378692856) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## 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


### Rail Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-rush/id501947104)

Embark on an epic adventure in a mine cart, accelerating through treacherous rails. Tilt and swipe to dodge obstacles, collect precious gems, and discover new paths across diverse and exciting environments. Equip power-ups and complete missions to become the ultimate explorer.

**Highlights:** Epic adventure gameplay, Gem and gold collection, Obstacle avoidance, 10 diverse worlds, Power-ups and upgrades, Multiple characters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hat Full of Nuggets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Second Chances | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic Jungle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pharaoh's Tomb | $1.99 | one-time |
| Undersea World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazonia World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Caves | $1.99 | one-time |
| BEST DEAL! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch Full of Nuggets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Magnet | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Diverse and creative environments
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and sound effects
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchase options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💸 Some content locked behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔍 Lack of new content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases not restoring across devices
- Saved progress not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- More free content and levels
- Expanded character and cart customization
- Leaderboards and social features
- Difficulty progression and new challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Fred free?

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

### Is Rail Rush free?

Rail Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Running Fred or Rail Rush?

Rail Rush is rated higher. Running Fred averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Rail Rush averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Running Fred or Rail Rush have ads?

Both Running Fred and Rail Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Running Fred or Rail Rush?

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, and Rail Rush every 3 months. Most recently, Running Fred was updated on November 4, 2026 and Rail Rush on November 1, 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.*