# Run Cow Run vs Cow Evolution

The clearest difference is ads: Run Cow Run at none against Cow Evolution's shown. Run Cow Run also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Cow Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 70) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Cow Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Cow Evolution sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cow Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cow Evolution has 24K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Run Cow Run's written reviews are positive against 79% of Cow Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Run Cow Run ships an update every 2 months, Cow Evolution every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Cow Run | Cow Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-cow-run/id590455866/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cow-evolution-merge-to-evolve/id901864337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 79.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Oren Bengigi](https://appshunter.io/developer/501357675) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Cow Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-cow-run/id590455866)

Help a cow escape a slaughterhouse by jumping and sliding over obstacles. Rescue other farm animals and collect coins to buy power-ups. Dodge the farmer and aim for freedom in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Jump over obstacles, Slide under windmills, Rescue farm animals, Collect coins, Purchase unique power-ups, Dodge the farmer, Game Center Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Cow Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Cow Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Cow Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Cow Coins Special Offer | $13.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Cow Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Cow Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to learn
- 🐮 Cute and charming graphics
- 💚 Supports vegan message and animal awareness
- 🆓 Free-to-play with optional purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🎮 Difficult difficulty curve without purchases
- 🐛 Auto-switching power-ups frustrating
- ⚙️ Unresponsive controls and button glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and upgrades reset unexpectedly
- Jump button unresponsive or glitchy
- Duck/crouch function not working properly
- Auto power-up switching causes unwanted deaths
- Game freezes on startup screen

**Requested features**

- Disable auto-switching power-ups feature
- Relocate jump button to avoid accidental weapon activation
- Add more levels and varied scenarios
- Implement new animals and characters
- Paid ad-free version option


### Cow Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cow-evolution-merge-to-evolve/id901864337)

Merge cows to discover new mutant creatures and build a unique farm. Collect resources, upgrade equipment, and customize your animals with various accessories. Explore different worlds and unlock mysterious species in this idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Merge cows to discover mutant creatures, Collect coins and crystals, Upgrade farm equipment, Customize animals with accessories, Discover new worlds and species, Idle clicker gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack with 60 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| small frost gem pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack with 200 diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack with 500 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Cute and creative cow designs
- 💰 Rewarding progression system
- 🎨 Enjoyable art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- ⏱️ Lengthy wait times for crates
- 🐛 Occasional game freezes and crashes
- 🔍 Accessibility issues on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not tracking correctly
- Upgrade buttons disappearing or becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom cows
- More diverse cow evolution paths
- Improved ad monetization model
- Faster crate opening times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Cow Run free?

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

### Is Cow Evolution free?

Cow Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Run Cow Run or Cow Evolution?

Cow Evolution is rated higher. Run Cow Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Cow Evolution averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Run Cow Run or Cow Evolution have ads?

Cow Evolution shows ads; Run Cow Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Run Cow Run or Cow Evolution?

Run Cow Run ships an update every 2 months, and Cow Evolution every 2 weeks. Most recently, Run Cow Run was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cow Evolution on November 3, 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.*