# Running Fred vs Action Driver

The clearest difference is price: Running Fred at Free against Action Driver's $0.99. Running Fred also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 29) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Action Driver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Running Fred is free to download; Action Driver costs $0.99 up front. Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Action Driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Running Fred against 4.5 for Action Driver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Fred has 1.8K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Running Fred's written reviews are positive against 84% of Action Driver's.

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, Action Driver every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Fred | Action Driver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-fred/id492146903/reviews) | [4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-driver/id508412570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 233 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dedalord S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378692856) | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) |

## 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


### Action Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-driver/id508412570)

Experience a thrilling driving game with chaotic roads, cash collection, and battles against gangsters. Enjoy high-speed ramp jumping and zig-zagging through busy streets. Unlock achievements and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Cash collection, Gangster battles, Zig-zag driving, Ramp jumping, Unlockable achievements, Randomized streets, Game Center support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive
- 👍 Great value for the price
- 🎮 Thrilling and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Easy to pick up and play
- 🏆 Challenging and rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🌐 Lack of level variety or progression
- 🎨 Limited car/environment customization
- 🛠️ Occasional bugs or crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues on new iPad models
- Graphical glitches in certain scenarios

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to purchase/upgrade cars
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Expanded environment and obstacle variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Fred free?

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

### Is Action Driver free?

Action Driver costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Running Fred or Action Driver?

Running Fred and Action Driver are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 29 ratings respectively.

### Do Running Fred or Action Driver have ads?

Running Fred shows ads; Action Driver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Running Fred or Action Driver?

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, and Action Driver every 9 months. Most recently, Running Fred was updated on October 14, 2026 and Action Driver on October 15, 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.*