Comparison

Mega Run vs Happy Pudding Jump

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

Happy Pudding Jump

Guide a bouncing pudding to new heights in an action-packed adventure. Leap between platforms, avoid obstacles, and collect items to achieve the highest score. Compete with friends to see who can jump the furthest.

Highlights
  • Bounce between platforms
  • Dodge obstacles
  • Collect items
  • Achieve highest score
  • Compete with friends
Features
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Happy Pudding is on the move! Help our friendly pudding reach new heights in a cheerful bouncing adventure. Bounce from platform to platform, dodge the mean flies, and collect gold as you climb toward your best score. How high can you go? Challenge your friends to beat your record in Happy Pudding Jump!

Screenshots

Mega Run4 screens
Happy Pudding Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Happy Pudding Jump at none against Mega Run's shown. Happy Pudding Jump also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Mega Run's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 97). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Happy Pudding Jump sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Happy Pudding Jump holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 86% of Happy Pudding Jump's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mega Run versus Happy Pudding Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega RunHappy Pudding Jump
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.2K ratings)4.2 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better97
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 iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGet Set GamesRetro Dreamer

Customer experience

Mega Run

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

Happy Pudding Jump

All ratings97 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative8.3%

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

Happy Pudding Jump

From 97 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Customization options
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute characters and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🤔 Name change from 'Happy Poo' to 'Pudding' confuses some users
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for accessories

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

Happy Pudding Jump

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Character gets stuck in circles on the screen
  • Inconsistency between App Store name and in-game name

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add power-ups and new gameplay modes
  • Introduce more pudding flavors and customization options
  • Allow changing the color of the rainbow trail

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
6 purchases

Happy Pudding Jump

One-time6
  • Remove Ads!$0.99
  • A Cup of Gold$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 3 more
  • A Bowl of Gold$4.99
  • Premium Pack$4.99
  • A Pint of Gold$9.99

Questions

Is Mega Run free?
Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Happy Pudding Jump free?
Happy Pudding Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mega Run or Happy Pudding Jump?
Happy Pudding Jump is rated higher. Mega Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Happy Pudding Jump averages 4.2 from 97 ratings.
Do Mega Run or Happy Pudding Jump have ads?
Mega Run shows ads; Happy Pudding Jump does not.
Which is updated more often, Mega Run or Happy Pudding Jump?
Mega Run ships an update monthly, and Happy Pudding Jump every 2 months. Most recently, Mega Run was updated on October 31, 2026 and Happy Pudding Jump on October 29, 2026.

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