# Mega Run vs Sprinkle Islands

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega Run | Sprinkle Islands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541/reviews)** | [3.7 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprinkle-islands/id603529731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 382 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 220 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Get Set Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/335928800) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## 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 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:** 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


### Sprinkle Islands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprinkle-islands/id603529731)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Casual, #144 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*