# Running Fred vs Grumpy Bears

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grumpy Bears at weekly against Running Fred's every 3 months. Running Fred's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 348). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Grumpy Bears sells 11 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 4.5 for Grumpy Bears. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Fred has 1.8K ratings behind it against 348, 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 83% of Grumpy Bears's.

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, Grumpy Bears weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Fred | Grumpy Bears |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-fred/id492146903/reviews) | [4.5 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-bears/id602301807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 348 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **83.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 601 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dedalord S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378692856) | [Fluik](https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018) |

## 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


### Grumpy Bears

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-bears/id602301807)

Defend your honey truck from an onslaught of hungry, grumpy teddy bears. Utilize a variety of explosive weapons and defensive tools to keep the bears at bay in this action-packed, family-friendly game.

**Highlights:** Variety of weapons and defense systems, Unlockable teddy bear characters, Explosive combat, Family-friendly fun, Humorous taunts from bears

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Ruby Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blueprint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Earn 2x Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Ruby Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honey Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Ruby Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant Ruby Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐻 Nostalgic childhood game
- 🤣 Funny and entertaining gameplay
- 💥 Satisfying bear explosion effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Poorly optimized for newer devices
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔄 Frustrating updates that ruin the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Weapons not functioning properly
- Progression resets or gets stuck
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- New bear types and environments
- Ability to pause and check weapon status
- More varied and powerful weapons
- Cloud save/sync support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Fred free?

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

### Is Grumpy Bears free?

Grumpy Bears is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Running Fred or Grumpy Bears?

Running Fred and Grumpy Bears are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 348 ratings respectively.

### Do Running Fred or Grumpy Bears have ads?

Both Running Fred and Grumpy Bears show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Running Fred or Grumpy Bears?

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, and Grumpy Bears weekly. Most recently, Running Fred was updated on September 30, 2026 and Grumpy Bears on September 28, 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.*