Comparison

Mega Run vs Kite Surfer

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

Head to head
About

Mega Run

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
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“This sequel is not to be missed” - IGN App Store Best of 2012! From the creators of the #1 hit Mega Jump! "One of the best games on the platform." - Apple'N'Apps "The most addictive platformer yet... Close to a perfect sequel." – AppAdvice “It’s a joy to play and easy to get wrapped up in, just by virtue of how savagely it slays every point of design possible in a modern runner.” - Touch Arcade "Offers all the thrills and spills a side-scrolling platform game should" - Macworld "This game will keep you happy the entire time you're playing. Not just smiling, but genuinely happy." - Gamezebo “Mobile gaming done right” - Inside Mobile Apps “Mega Run bursts with life and doesn’t pull its punches” - App Spy STORY Redford’s brother and sister have been kidnapped by a mysterious monster and taken far away! Join Redford on an amazing adventure across multiple worlds and dozens of challenging stages. Find Redford’s lost family and discover new worlds to explore by following the trail of stolen coins and Forest Gems! Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure is an epic platform game complete with an incredible cast of characters, fantastical landscapes to explore, and stacks of explosive powerups! FEATURES - Eye-popping cartoon graphics! - Epic platform action! - Simple tap control designed to work perfectly with your touch screen! - Hundreds of stages over multiple worlds! - Hundreds of secrets and collectables! - 28 explosive powerups! - Unlock hilarious new characters! - New limited-time characters added every month! - Game Center achievements & leaderboards - Regular free updates! Over 12 million players! Join us on the Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/megarun Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/megarungame

About

Kite Surfer

Experience a thrilling kite surfing adventure with realistic graphics and sound. Surf as far as possible, avoiding obstacles and collecting coins to upgrade power-ups. Enjoy various missions, camera modes, and social features to compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Realistic graphics and sound
  • Obstacle avoidance gameplay
  • Coin collection and power-up upgrades
  • Multiple camera modes
  • Rewind option for retries
  • In-game missions
  • Social features for friend challenges
Features
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Catch the wind with kite and surf! Kite surfer running game throws you into the sunny, enjoyable and careless world! Super realistic graphic and sound design let you dive in astonishing gameplay! Surf as far as you can by avoiding rocks, boats, pairs and other obstacles. Do everything you want to while surfing to stay on board and to preserve wind! Take control on surfer by swiping on the display and/or tilting device. Collect coins which you can spend in store for upgrading different power ups: • Coin magnet - Bring all coins to you! • Wind power- Lets you fly and collect coins up in the air! • Helmet - Against injuries! • Multiplier -Double your earnings! Main features: • Colorful and vivid HD graphics! • Astonishing visual effects! • Specially composed and mastered music! • 1st and 3rd person camera modes! • Amazing Rewind option – chance to retry! • Different and interesting missions! • Built in Game Center & Facebook to track your friends high scores, challenge and brag them! Download Kite Surfer NOW and experience every aforesaid feature with your own! Don’t forget to rate us if you like this game! Thanks in advance! Like kite surfer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kite-Surfer/492236620837263?ref=hl Watch trailer on YouTube: http://youtu.be/2QxymYpcxx0 Check out Gamezebo preview: http://www.gamezebo.com/games/kitesurfer/preview

Screenshots

Mega Run4 screens
Kite Surfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kite Surfer at none against Mega Run's shown. Kite Surfer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Mega Run's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 65%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Kite Surfer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kite Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 528 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 65% of Kite Surfer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mega Run ships an update monthly, Kite Surfer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mega Run versus Kite Surfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega RunKite Surfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.2K ratings)4.3 (528 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better65.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better528
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGet Set GamesLemondo Games

Customer experience

Mega Run

All ratings1,197 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews2,031 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.8%

Kite Surfer

All ratings529 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews491 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral14.9%
Negative19.8%

User reviews

Mega Run

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Kite Surfer

From 528 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Unique kite surfing theme
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💸 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🔍 Unresponsive controls
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

Bugs and requests

Mega Run

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Kite Surfer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when switching settings
  • Leaderboard connectivity issues
  • Inconsistent jump and duck responsiveness
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More character and board customization options
  • Ability to disable ads or purchase ad-free version
  • Improved leaderboard and social features
  • Additional gameplay modes and challenges

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Mega Run

One-time9
  • Small MP Bundle$1.99
  • Small Bag of Coins$1.99
  • Medium MP Bundle$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Medium Bag of Coins$4.99
  • Buy Everything$6.99
  • Super MP Bundle$19.99
  • Super Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Mega MP Bundle$49.99
  • Mega Bag of Coins$49.99
10 purchases

Kite Surfer

One-time10
  • 3000 Coins$0.99
  • High Board$0.99
  • Full Speed Kite$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Bath Tube Board$0.99
  • 6500 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 11000 Coins$2.99
  • Sunset$2.99
  • 20000 Coins$4.99
  • Ice World$4.99

Questions

Is Mega Run free?
Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kite Surfer free?
Kite Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mega Run or Kite Surfer?
Kite Surfer is rated higher. Mega Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Kite Surfer averages 4.3 from 528 ratings.
Do Mega Run or Kite Surfer have ads?
Mega Run shows ads; Kite Surfer does not.
Which is updated more often, Mega Run or Kite Surfer?
Mega Run ships an update monthly, and Kite Surfer every 2 months. Most recently, Mega Run was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kite Surfer on October 29, 2026.

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