# Mega Run vs Flappy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flappy at none against Mega Run's 9. Flappy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). Mega Run's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 46) and review sentiment (79% vs 71%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Flappy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flappy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 71% of Flappy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mega Run ships an update monthly, Flappy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega Run | Flappy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541/reviews) | **[4.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-copter/id1070437559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 70.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Get Set Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/335928800) | [KILLERBIT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043995091) |

## What reviewers say

### Mega Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541)

Embark on an epic platforming adventure to rescue kidnapped siblings. Explore vibrant worlds, collect coins and gems, and utilize explosive powerups. Unlock new characters and uncover hundreds of secrets across dozens of challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Eye-popping cartoon graphics, Epic platform action, Simple tap control, Hundreds of stages and worlds, Hundreds of secrets and collectables, 28 explosive powerups, Unlockable characters

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small MP Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium MP Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Everything | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super MP Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega MP Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bag of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and colorful graphics
- 💎 Challenging to collect all gems
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when using certain power-ups
- 🔁 Repetitive level designs
- 💰 In-app purchases can get expensive
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking despite meeting requirements
- Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to control character movement manually
- Achievements and leaderboards integration


### Flappy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-copter/id1070437559)

Experience classic arcade-style helicopter gameplay with new challenges. Navigate through obstacles in two distinct modes: a more difficult normal mode and a cave mode with added hazards. Relive the nostalgia of the original game with enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to ascend, Release to descend, Normal mode with increased difficulty, Cave mode with obstacles, Classic game mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mega Run free?

Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flappy free?

Flappy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mega Run or Flappy?

Flappy is rated higher. Mega Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Flappy averages 4.3 from 46 ratings.

### Do Mega Run or Flappy have ads?

Mega Run shows ads; Flappy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mega Run or Flappy?

Mega Run ships an update monthly, and Flappy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mega Run was updated on October 21, 2026 and Flappy on October 24, 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.*