Comparison

Running Fred vs Deci Duel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Running Fred

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
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"What goes down, usually meets something hard on its way" The anticipated sequel to Falling Fred is here! Fred is back with a new host of painful antics, awesome acrobatic/desperate moves, special items and uber-cool locations. Take control of our hapless hero as he pursues his quest to remain among the living! Running Fred combines ludicrously natural controls and furiously paced action with the shameless buckets of gore praised on its prequel, making up a fantastic third person platformer unparalleled on mobile devices! Main Features: - Lots of acrobatic maneuvers - Dozens of perilous traps - Multiple game modes: Adventure, Challenge and our favourite Endless Survival! - Tons of special skills and perks - Lot of characters to choose from! - Pimp up your character with special outfits - Keep your progress across all your devices - Share your score with your friends via Game Center What reviewers say: "Bloody Brilliant!" - iFanzine "The sheer amount of content, replayability and fun that comes from deftly avoiding trap after trap is phenomenal" - AppSpy "For gamers who like runner-games, this game is easily a 5 out of 5 stars game" - fabela-imag "Those who love Falling Fred, just love the running Fred, the anticipated sequel to Falling Fred." - Best10App Skiing Fred, the new Fred adventure, is available now at App Store. Check it! SuperSonic Jack, a new here, a new adventure available at App Store Now!

About

Deci Duel

Features
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The real voice-volume showdown — DeciDuel! Shout, measure, and win! DeciDuel is a voice battle game where you compete head-to-head using your phone's microphone to measure decibels (dB) in real time. ■ Real-Time 1v1 Voice Duels - Challenge friends or get matched with players worldwide - Compete across 3 rounds — loudest voice wins - Live waveform visuals and dB readouts keep every round intense ■ Solo Measure Mode - Shout for 5 seconds to record your personal best dB - Instantly compare your best, latest, and previous scores - Practice daily and push past your own limits ■ Voice Diary - Every measurement is automatically logged to your calendar - Color-coded dB levels show your daily condition at a glance - Monthly stats (days recorded, average/highest dB) track your growth ■ Global Leaderboard - Compete against players around the world - Climb to #1 and show off your record to friends ■ Quick & Easy Sign-In - Sign in instantly with Apple, Google, or Kakao - No complicated setup — start shouting in seconds Whether you're blowing off steam or hosting a fun party game with friends, DeciDuel turns your voice into the ultimate competition. Shout it. Measure it. Win it. — DECIDUEL

Screenshots

Running Fred4 screens
Deci Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deci Duel at none against Running Fred's 10. Deci Duel also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, Deci Duel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Running Fred versus Deci Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning FredDeci Duel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB46 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDedalord S.R.L.MinHyeok Lee

Bugs and requests

Running Fred

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Deci Duel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Running Fred

One-time10
  • 2000 Skullies Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack 1$1.99
  • Value Pack 2$1.99
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  • Value Pack 3$1.99
  • 5000 Skullies Pack$1.99
  • 11000 Skullies Pack$4.99
  • 24000 Skullies Pack$9.99
  • 60000 Skullies Pack$14.99
  • 84000 Skullies Pack$29.99
  • 350000 Skullies$99.99
None

Deci Duel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Running Fred free?
Running Fred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deci Duel free?
Deci Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Running Fred or Deci Duel have ads?
Both Running Fred and Deci Duel show ads.
Which is updated more often, Running Fred or Deci Duel?
Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, and Deci Duel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Running Fred was updated on October 24, 2026 and Deci Duel on October 17, 2026.

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