Comparison

Mega Run vs Sprinkle Islands

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 treasures, and utilize explosive power-ups. Unlock new characters and challenge yourself with hundreds of stages and secrets.

Highlights
  • Eye-popping cartoon graphics
  • Epic platform action
  • Simple tap controls
  • Hundreds of stages and worlds
  • Collectibles and secrets
  • 28 explosive power-ups
  • 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

Sprinkle Islands

A water-based puzzle game where players control a miniature firetruck to extinguish fires across various islands. Utilize obstacles and limited water to solve challenging levels and save villages from burning trash.

Highlights
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Challenging water physics
  • Obstacle-based puzzle solving
  • Limited water conservation mechanics
  • 60 levels across five islands
Features
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Titan burns again - Award-winning water puzzler Sprinkle is back in a new shape! In a not so distant future, a garbage hauling space ship from Earth gets on the wrong course and burning trash is scattered over the beautiful islands of Titan. Help the Titans as used car tyres and soda cans set their villages on fire! Using intuitive touch controls you control a tiny firetruck, but since the fires are sometimes hard to reach, you need to use obstacles, buttons and elevators to put them out. Your water supply is limited - earn drops by conserving water! * Five distinct islands with a total of 60 levels provide hours of challenging entertainment. * Amazing water physics - The original Sprinkle set a new standard for water in games. Sprinkle Islands improves on that with endless oceans, pools and floating objects. * Easy controls, challenging gameplay! The original Sprinkle game has been enjoyed by more than eight million people. Join the fun in this improved version!

Screenshots

Mega Run4 screens
Sprinkle Islands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mega Run at Free against Sprinkle Islands's $1.99. Mega Run also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 382). Sprinkle Islands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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

Mega Run is free to download; Sprinkle Islands costs $1.99 up front. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Sprinkle Islands asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mega Run holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 382 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sprinkle Islands's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mega Run ships an update monthly, Sprinkle Islands every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Mega Run versus Sprinkle Islands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega RunSprinkle Islands
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.9 (1.2K ratings) — better3.7 (382 ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better77.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better382
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#115 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGet Set GamesMediocre AB

Customer experience

Mega Run

All ratings1,198 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews2,031 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.8%

Sprinkle Islands

All ratings375 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews1,139 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral2.8%
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

Sprinkle Islands

From 382 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and charming graphics
  • 🤔 Challenging puzzles
  • 💡 Ability to skip difficult levels
  • 🎮 Enjoyable for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Screen display issues on newer devices
  • 🔧 Lack of updates and support
  • 💰 Paid app with limited features
  • 🕹️ Frustrating water physics and controls

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

Sprinkle Islands

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game only displays on half the screen
  • Buttons and controls not functioning properly
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Option to reset progress
  • Compatibility improvements for newer devices
  • Bring back older Mediocre AB games

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
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  • 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
None

Sprinkle Islands

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mega Run free?
Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sprinkle Islands free?
Sprinkle Islands costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mega Run or Sprinkle Islands?
Mega Run is rated higher. Mega Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Sprinkle Islands averages 3.7 from 382 ratings.
Do Mega Run or Sprinkle Islands have ads?
Mega Run shows ads; Sprinkle Islands does not.
Which is updated more often, Mega Run or Sprinkle Islands?
Mega Run ships an update monthly, and Sprinkle Islands every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mega Run was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sprinkle Islands on November 6, 2026.

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