# Run Cartoon vs Starquake Remake

The clearest difference is price: Run Cartoon at Free against Starquake Remake's $1.99. Run Cartoon also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). Starquake Remake's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 24 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Run Cartoon is free to download; Starquake Remake costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Run Cartoon against 5.0 for Starquake Remake. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Run Cartoon ships an update every 24 months, Starquake Remake every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Cartoon | Starquake Remake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-cartoon/id562807421/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starquake-remake/id1102569058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 114 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓刚 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/544544246) | [Richard Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/320954795) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Cartoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-cartoon/id562807421)

Guide a squirrel through a magical forest, collecting stars and avoiding monsters. This simple mobile game offers an exciting adventure with smooth controls.

**Highlights:** Collect stars, Avoid monsters, Jump and run mechanics, Magical forest environment, Simple mobile controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Starquake Remake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starquake-remake/id1102569058)

Embark on a mission to repair a rogue planet's unstable core before it implodes. Navigate diverse environments, collect essential items, and utilize various transportation methods to save the universe. This retro-style adventure offers randomized challenges and strategic inventory management.

**Highlights:** Retro 8/16-bit graphics, Universe-saving mission gameplay, Multiple transportation methods (running, hover platforms, building platforms, teleporters), Inventory management system, Randomized object placement and core repair items, 512-screen varied play area

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Cartoon free?

Run Cartoon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Starquake Remake free?

Starquake Remake costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Run Cartoon or Starquake Remake?

Run Cartoon and Starquake Remake are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Run Cartoon or Starquake Remake have ads?

Run Cartoon shows ads; Starquake Remake does not.

### Which is updated more often, Run Cartoon or Starquake Remake?

Run Cartoon ships an update every 24 months, and Starquake Remake every 6 weeks. Most recently, Run Cartoon was updated on October 19, 2026 and Starquake Remake on October 24, 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.*