Comparison

Pug Run vs Slug Pug

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pug Run

Embark on a magical adventure with a pencil-sketched pug as he runs to come to life. Collect coins and pencils to gain powers and customize your character. Experience a world that transforms from black and white to vibrant color as you progress.

Highlights
  • 2D side-scrolling runner gameplay
  • Collect coins and pencils
  • Draw in special powers
  • Customize character with treats
  • World transforms from B&W to color
  • Intuitive swipe controls
Features
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Bring Bogart to life in the magical adventure PUG RUN! PUG RUN takes you on a magical journey of Bogart, a pencil sketched pug, determined to come to life! After being drawn by a small boy with a larger than life imagination, Bogart awakens and begins to run toward the boy, only to find The Void slowly creeping up behind him to stop him in his tracks. See the world change from black and white to color, the closer Bogart gets to the boy. PUG IT OUT Pencils and coins are scattered throughout the world to help you along in your journey! Collect coins to buy Pug Treats or Pug Bites to further help Bogart on his quest to reach the boy. Pick up pencils to draw in special powers! PUG LIFE Traditionally drawn artwork and animation give Bogart his pugnacious personality. See him come alive with a variety of special moves, unexpected reactions, and visual surprises! Game Features • Arcade-style excitement: 2D side-scrolling runner • Intuitive controls: Swipe to Jump and Slide, or tap for a burst of speed • Customizable play: Items and Collectables help you personalize Bogart • Universal App: Works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch"

About

Slug Pug

Feed a pug treats to make him grow longer, avoiding obstacles and his own waste. Compete with friends and unlock achievements in this simple yet engaging game. A new Time Mode offers fast-paced challenges with bonus time for collecting treats.

Highlights
  • Feed pug treats to grow longer
  • Avoid self-collision and hazards
  • Compete with friends' scores
  • Unlock achievements
  • Time Mode for fast-paced play
  • Collect Cheeseburgers for time bonuses
Features
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An enjoyable game for all ages! The concept is simple - feed Pinky the pug lots of treats and watch him grow longer. Grow as long as you can without bumping into yourself, or stepping in poop. Pee-yew that stinks! Develop a smart strategy and beat your friends scores! Gain achievements! Hurry, Pinky is hungry! A whole new way to play: Time Mode! Race the clock eating as many treats as you can. The more treats you eat, the more time gets added to the clock. Are you ready for some fast paced excitement? Keep an eye out for the ever-elusive Cheesburger for an extra large time bonus.

Screenshots

Pug Run4 screens
Slug Pug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Slug Pug at none against Pug Run's shown. Slug Pug also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Pug Run's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 71 months) and ratings volume (213 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases 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. Pug Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Slug Pug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slug Pug holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pug Run has 213 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Pug Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of Slug Pug's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pug Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Slug Pug every 71 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pug Run versus Slug Pug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPug RunSlug Pug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (213 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings213 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 71 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTic Toc GamesDavid Nelson

Customer experience

Pug Run

All ratings213 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative14.8%

Slug Pug

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pug Run

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Controls become unresponsive
  • Coins/progress not saved properly
  • Graphical glitches and visual issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More pug customization options
  • Ability to skip intro cutscene
  • Additional game modes or levels
  • Improved save/progress system
  • Reduced in-app purchase requirements

Slug Pug

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Pug Run

One-time6
  • Micro Coin Pack$0.99
  • Mega Match$0.99
  • Small Coin Pack$2.99
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  • Medium Coin Pack$4.99
  • Big Coin Pack$9.99
  • Super Coin Pack$19.99
1 purchases

Slug Pug

One-time1
  • Picnic Pug Supporter Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Pug Run free?
Pug Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slug Pug free?
Slug Pug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pug Run or Slug Pug?
Slug Pug is rated higher. Pug Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while Slug Pug averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Pug Run or Slug Pug have ads?
Pug Run shows ads; Slug Pug does not.
Which is updated more often, Pug Run or Slug Pug?
Pug Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Slug Pug every 71 months. Most recently, Pug Run was updated on November 1, 2026 and Slug Pug on November 1, 2026.

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