Comparison

Mega Run vs Fireman !

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

Fireman !

Embark on a heroic mission as a brave firefighter, rescuing animals from raging fires and discovering hidden treasures. Utilize a water hose and jetpack to overcome challenges, manage resources, and battle enemies across numerous levels.

Highlights
  • Rescue animals from fires
  • Discover hidden treasures
  • Control water hose and jetpack
  • Battle enemies
  • Over 50 levels
  • Upgrade equipment
Features
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Fire Alert ! In this new game, become a brave fireman whose role is to save the animals from the flames. While doing so, you may also be able to find some treasures..... You will be supplied with a water hose and a super jetpack. But be careful, you will need to keep an eye on your water supply, all the while putting out fires and battling different enemies. It’s a lot of pressure but with some unexpected allies coming to help, we know you will succeed ! - Guide the fearless fireman through numerous challenges - Fight fires in more than 50 different levels - Better your equipment with our online boutique - Find hidden objects - Have fun controlling the water hose and your super jetpack Download this free game now !

Screenshots

Mega Run4 screens
Fireman !3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fireman ! at 4.5 against Mega Run's 3.9. Fireman ! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 79%). Mega Run's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 244). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Fireman ! 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

Fireman ! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 244 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 94% of Fireman !'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mega Run ships an update monthly, Fireman ! every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mega Run versus Fireman !: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega RunFireman !
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.2K ratings)4.5 (244 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better244
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGet Set GamesMagma Mobile

Customer experience

Mega Run

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

Fireman !

All ratings244 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%

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

Fireman !

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
10 purchases

Fireman !

One-time10
  • Double XP$0.99
  • Extra levels Jungle$0.99
  • Extra levels Desert$0.99
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  • Doc Skin$0.99
  • Fire Girl Skin$0.99
  • Extra levels Mountain$0.99
  • Skin ~ Santa$0.99
  • Double Money$1.99
  • Double XP and Money$2.99
  • Bonus ~ Unlock All$9.99

Questions

Is Mega Run free?
Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fireman ! free?
Fireman ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mega Run or Fireman !?
Fireman ! is rated higher. Mega Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Fireman ! averages 4.5 from 244 ratings.
Do Mega Run or Fireman ! have ads?
Mega Run shows ads; Fireman ! does not.
Which is updated more often, Mega Run or Fireman !?
Mega Run ships an update monthly, and Fireman ! every 10 months. Most recently, Mega Run was updated on October 14, 2026 and Fireman ! on October 4, 2026.

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