Comparison

Rumble Club vs Populus Run

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

Head to head
About

Rumble Club

Engage in chaotic physics-based battles with up to 20 players. Punch, push, and use silly gadgets to outlast opponents in shrinking arenas. Customize your character and master various game modes to become the ultimate champion.

Highlights
  • Physics-based multiplayer battles
  • Use of silly gadgets
  • Character customization with cosmetics
  • Multiple game modes and arenas
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • Quest system for rewards
Features
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First rule of Rumble Club: TELL EVERYONE about Rumble Club. Fall into a physics based massive multiplayer battle! Join up to 20 clumsy players in epic knockout madness and punch, push, throw, and trick everyone else out of the arena! Fly in on Captain Punch’s Sky Yacht, get bopped into the arena, find silly gadgets to battle with, and survive the dropping floor and shrinking battlefield to be the last player standing! Are you ready to punch your way to victory and reach a win as an ultimate champion? MADE TO BE FUN! Tap to jab and throw knocked-out players into the Goop! All physics combat. Send them flying with a well-timed punch and don't stumble over the edge! BE CREATIVE WITH GADGETS Find silly gadgets on the battlefield. Magnets? Punch Tank? A Magic Donut? Sure, why not. Try them all! SHOW YOUR STYLE Collect and choose between tons of cosmetics and skins that fit your characters the best. FIND YOUR FAVORITE GAME MODE Different game modes, levels and arenas to master. Dive into each one, and emerge as the true champion of the arena! CALL YOUR FRIENDS Rumble Club has real online multiplayer! Message your pals and meet them on the battleground. COMPLETE QUESTS Complete fun Quests to earn rewards and unlock exclusive cosmetics!

About

Populus Run

Control a crowd of people in this unique running game. Dodge obstacles, battle quirky bosses, and discover hidden characters. Enjoy the full experience with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Control a crowd of people
  • Dodge giant fast food
  • Slide down pipes
  • Battle rapper bosses
  • Hardcore mode
  • Collect secret characters
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Play the opening levels for free with no ads. Unlock the full game forever with a single in-app purchase. Populus Run is the unconventional running game where you control a crowd of people. • Dodge giant fast food • Slide down pipes like at a waterpark • Battle rapper bosses, including Macaron, Donut, and Burger • Test yourself in Hardcore mode • Collect all the secret characters who are hidden in the levels • Show your respect for the upbeat original soundtrack with its choral singing Populus Run was originally released exclusively on Apple Arcade. Now it's available on the App Store. If you've played the game before, your progress and achievements will be carried over.

Screenshots

Rumble Club4 screens
Populus Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Populus Run at none against Rumble Club's shown. Populus Run also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Rumble Club's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 70%) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Rumble Club sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Populus Run 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rumble Club against 4.7 for Populus Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Rumble Club's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rumble Club ships an update every 3 weeks, Populus Run every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rumble Club versus Populus Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRumble ClubPopulus Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.9K ratings) — better4.7 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5.9K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size447 MB523 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLightfox Games, Inc.FIFTYTWO

Customer experience

Rumble Club

All ratings5,902 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews328 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative10.4%

Populus Run

All ratings1,512 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative21.4%

User reviews

Rumble Club

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique weapons and tools
  • 🎨 Great customization options
  • 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency
  • 🎮 Fun and hilarious experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💰 Intrusive ads
  • 💰 Pay-to-win aspects
  • 🎮 Unbalanced gameplay mechanics

Populus Run

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing game
  • 👍 Great developers
  • 👍 Fantastic music
  • 👍 Relaxing and fun
  • 👍 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall after first few levels
  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices

Bugs and requests

Rumble Club

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Win streak resets unexpectedly
  • Gadget not functioning as intended
  • Laggy performance on some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add friend list and invite feature
  • Implement chat functionality
  • Increase variety of game modes
  • Improve physics and movement controls
  • Reduce frequency of ads

Populus Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Graphical glitches on certain devices
  • Saved data not restoring properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Make the full game free to play
  • Add more levels and worlds
  • Improve level selection UI
  • Allow customization of controls

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Rumble Club

One-time22
  • Cosmetic Offer$0.99
  • Cosmetic Offer$1.99
  • Some Gold$1.99
Show 19 more
  • Cosmetic Offer$2.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Cosmetic Offer$3.99
  • Some More Gold$4.99
  • Special Bundle$4.99
  • Some Gems$4.99
  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • Special Bundle$6.99
  • Some Gems$6.99
  • Creator Bundle$6.99
  • Starter Bundle$9.99
  • Super+ Rumble Pass$9.99
  • Shoebox of Gold$9.99
  • Special Bundle$9.99
  • Some More Gems$9.99
  • Special Bundle$11.99
  • Super+ Rumble Pass$14.99
  • Bucket of Gold$19.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
1 purchases

Populus Run

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is Rumble Club free?
Rumble Club is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Populus Run free?
Populus Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rumble Club or Populus Run?
Rumble Club is rated higher. Rumble Club averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Rumble Club or Populus Run have ads?
Rumble Club shows ads; Populus Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Rumble Club or Populus Run?
Rumble Club ships an update every 3 weeks, and Populus Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Rumble Club was updated on October 30, 2026 and Populus Run on October 30, 2026.

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