# Running Fred vs Ninja Jump Master

The clearest difference is ads: Ninja Jump Master at none against Running Fred's shown. Ninja Jump Master also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Running Fred's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 44%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ninja Jump Master sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 Ninja Jump Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 652 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Running Fred's written reviews are positive against 44% of Ninja Jump Master's.

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, Ninja Jump Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Fred | Ninja Jump Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-fred/id492146903/reviews) | **[4.6 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-jump-master/id6449925066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 652 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dedalord S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378692856) | [Asodariya Balkrushn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689717536) |

## 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


### Ninja Jump Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-jump-master/id6449925066)

Climb a tower by jumping between walls and collecting power-ups. Master ninja skills to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles in this endless runner. Unleash superhuman abilities to conquer your path to the top.

**Highlights:** Wall jumping mechanics, Collect power-ups, Defeat enemies, Avoid obstacles, Intuitive tap controls, Endless gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads for 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads for 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Interstitial Ad | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner Ad | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Unexpected Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay
- 💕 Childhood memories
- 🎨 Great visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls
- 🐌 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when watching ads
- Tap actions not recognized

**Requested features**

- Bring back old levels and game modes
- Add option to remove ads
- Improve overall responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Fred free?

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

### Is Ninja Jump Master free?

Ninja Jump Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Running Fred or Ninja Jump Master?

Ninja Jump Master is rated higher. Running Fred averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Ninja Jump Master averages 4.6 from 652 ratings.

### Do Running Fred or Ninja Jump Master have ads?

Running Fred shows ads; Ninja Jump Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Running Fred or Ninja Jump Master?

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, and Ninja Jump Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Running Fred was updated on September 27, 2026 and Ninja Jump Master on September 27, 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.*