# Mega Run vs Cooped Up

The clearest difference is rating: Cooped Up at 4.5 against Mega Run's 3.9. Cooped Up also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Mega Run's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 84). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Cooped Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cooped Up holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 71% of Cooped Up's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mega Run ships an update monthly, Cooped Up every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega Run | Cooped Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541/reviews) | **[4.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 70.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Get Set Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/335928800) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## 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 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:** 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


### Cooped Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545)

Navigate a vibrant sanctuary as a new exotic bird, flinging yourself upwards while avoiding obstacles and other quirky birds. Snack on tasty insects along the way and use boosts to ascend further. Compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Intuitive twanging fling gameplay, Simple pick up and play, Game Centre support, Collect and eat insects, In-game boosts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming and unique pixel art style
- 😄 Quirky humor and entertaining animations
- 🎵 Catchy banjo music and sound design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Screen flickering after watching ads
- 🐛 Game incompatibility with iPad
- 🐛 Upside-down screen glitches
- 📺 Excessive and repetitive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Screen flickering and glitching after ads
- Upside-down screen display
- Phone freezing or requiring restart
- Jump mechanics not responding

**Requested features**

- Unlockable characters and skins
- New maps and backgrounds
- Additional enemy types and difficulty levels
- In-game currency and upgrade system
- Customizable bird options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mega Run free?

Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cooped Up free?

Cooped Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mega Run or Cooped Up?

Cooped Up is rated higher. Mega Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Cooped Up averages 4.5 from 84 ratings.

### Do Mega Run or Cooped Up have ads?

Both Mega Run and Cooped Up show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mega Run or Cooped Up?

Mega Run ships an update monthly, and Cooped Up every 17 months. Most recently, Mega Run was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cooped Up on October 21, 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.*